Hungary's gambling industry generates a predictable flow of fiscal revenues through taxation of gross gaming income (GGR) and concession payments.
Revenue is distributed between Budapest land casinos/regions and the growing online segment (betting and casino products), with the share of the mobile channel increasing annually.
The sector creates jobs in operating rooms, IT/risk management and payment/support outsourcing, and Budapest tourism supports check and hall loading.
Seasonality (football, hockey, tennis) is noticeable in the betting structure, online revenues are supported by live markets and micro-rates.
On the cost side - compliance (KYC/AML), responsible play and data monitoring of sports integrity; operators have a growing share of non-cash HUF payments and open-banking transfers, which speeds up turnover and payments.
The result is moderate but steady growth with strict supervision and a shift in focus to service quality and player protection.
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