As the prime minister stated, one of the priorities will be to crack down more aggressively on illegal platforms operating in Moldova, while at the same time, certain restrictions on advertising legal gambling may be reviewed. "We must impose taxes, but we must not do so in a way that drives players into the black market," said Vasile Tofan. In this context, the prime minister noted that the state should focus its efforts on platforms that illegally provide gambling services within Moldova. According to the head of the Cabinet, websites that are not authorized to operate in Moldova must be shut down. At the same time, the government may review the current restrictions on advertising legal gambling. Vasile Tofan specifically highlighted the situation with the National Lottery, which is at a disadvantage compared to foreign platforms that continue to invest in promotion and attract players from Moldova. ""We have currently imposed very strict advertising restrictions on the National Lottery, and while the intention was good, we have put it in a situation where it cannot compete on equal footing with operators from other countries who are investing in advertising and doing as they please," explained Vasile Tofan. The prime minister believes that the solution should be a compromise between higher taxation of the sector and creating conditions in which legal operators can compete with the "gray" market. It was previously reported that the draft tax and customs policy for 2027, which has been released for public consultation, calls for the introduction of a 6% tax on gambling starting in 2027. // 21.08.2026 — InfoMarket