The North Macedonian Parliament approved a comprehensive overhaul of the national gambling legislation in July 2026. The new framework replaces the previously proposed market liberalization approach with a state-controlled regulatory model.
Legislative Process and Regulatory Shift
The Assembly of North Macedonia conducted a three-year legislative review to update the sector rules. Successive governments drafted, revised, and withdrew multiple proposals before the final text reached Parliament.Lawmakers ultimately rejected the market liberalization plan during the final proceedings. The adopted legislation establishes direct state oversight for gambling operations instead of opening the market to private competition.