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Slovenian Gambling Industry: From Land Based to a Need of Stronger Internationalization
Slovenian Gambling Industry: From Land Based to a Need of Stronger Internationalization

Author(s): Aljoša Komljenović
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Substance abuse and addiction, Tourism
Published by: Mednarodni inštitut za bližnjevzhodne in balkanske študije IFIMES
Keywords: games of chance; gambling; casino; gaming salon; international economic relations; diplomacy;

Summary/Abstract: Gambling as a part of tourism, which is considered to be a globally important economic sector, is facing a new reality and is practically in shock. Changed circumstances under normal conditions, and all the more so in emergencies, require rapid and effective adaptation. In this context, we want to raise the issue of the readiness of the Slovenian gambling sector to operate under the changed circumstances of international proportions. Also the land-based gambling on the Slovenian territory has a relatively diverse history. Online gambling began to develop in the middle of the 1990s when it experienced a strong development boom. The article deals with the study of the strategic documents related to gambling in Slovenia, the implementation of guidelines in the normative regulation as well as the adequacy of strategic thinking regarding the international interaction of social activities. Slovenia’s strategic attitude towards the development of gambling is mainly focused on land-based gambling in a relatively narrow international space, with relatively conservative and cautious treating of online and classic gambling activities.

  • Issue Year: 11/2020
  • Issue No: 1 (19)
  • Page Range: 91-116
  • Page Count: 26
  • Language: English
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