Economics and statistics

Before the wave of tightening, the key "engine" was the VLT network of the state-owned National Video Lottery (together with Casinos Austria): ≈4 500 terminals in 800 + locations, which ensured massive retail turnover and sustainable tax revenues. In 2018, according to the industry association (ASOM), the total deductions of the gambling sector to state and local budgets reached ≈€253 million (direct and indirect), with a wage fund of €32 million.

These benchmarks show the macroeconomic "weight" of the industry before the latest reforms.

In the fall of 2024, the government revoked online permits: the 2win platform. mk stopped taking 01 bets. 10. 2024, which lowered online revenue and shifted focus to offline.

In parallel, in 2024-2025. amendments were adopted: at least 500 m from schools, an increase in fees and restriction of advertising - measures that can reduce the density of points and raise the tax burden per unit of infrastructure.

Structurally, the market remains focused on border casinos (Gevgelia/Mother of God, as well as facilities in Skopje and Bitola; only about 5-6 casinos), while the regulator is the Ministry of Finance (department for games for happiness).

This sets the revenue profile: fixed and interest fees on offline plus VAT/local payments, with a reduced role for online in 2025.