Important Changes Proposed To The Polish Gambling Act

At its last session, i.e. on 26.02.2021, the Sejm - lower house of Polish parliament passed an amendment to the Customs Law, which includes amendments to the Gambling Act (hereinafter: the "Act"). Work on the Act has not yet been completed. On the same day the act was passed to the President and the Speaker of the Senate. The Senate will consider the Act at its next session.   

Below is an overview of the most important changes that may be made to the Gambling Act.

Amendment of Article 6a (6) of the Act.

Pursuant to the amended provision, an entity organising a poker tournament on the basis of a concession granted for the operation of a gaming casino shall be obliged to submit to the competent authority, in paper form or electronically  by means of electronic communication, detailed information on the persons who have won in the tournament, including their names, surnames, the amount of the entry fee for participation in the tournament and  information on the