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Romania gambling regulation: analysis and updates — page 4

ONJN licensing, fees, taxes, enforcement and compliance in Romania, written by a team that works before ONJN every week.

Romania & ONJN Why are online slots so popular in Romania? Online slots grew in Romania on slot-hall habits, game variety and bonuses. In 2026 only ONJN Class 1 sites may offer them, using Class 2-licensed games. 9 May 2022 · updated 9 Oct 2026 Romania & ONJN Raffle gambling - licensing and licensing requirements Raffle gambling is a category of gambling expressly provided in GEO No. 77/2009 & the Methodological Norms of the ordinance. 8 May 2022 Romania & ONJN 7 advantages of a Romanian online gaming license, rechecked for 2026 Of the seven 2021 reasons to license in Romania, three still hold. Class 1 costs at least €1.28m a year; Class 2 is €45,500 in year one, then €35,000 a year. 14 Dec 2021 · updated 9 Oct 2026 Romania & ONJN Which games of chance require a gaming license in Romania? Any game with a stake, a random outcome and a money prize needs an ONJN license under OUG 77/2009: betting, casino, slots, bingo, poker, online. What is exempt. 14 Apr 2021 · updated 29 Oct 2026 Romania & ONJN Romania's AML obligations for crypto service providers: GEO 111/2020 to MiCA GEO 111/2020 made Romanian crypto exchanges and wallet providers AML reporting entities. Since 1 July 2026 they need a MiCA license, mostly from ASF. 18 Sept 2020 · updated 9 Oct 2026 Romania & ONJN Romanian lottery games online and on self-service terminals In September 2020 Romania allowed lottery play online and on self-service terminals. Loteria Română sold online from July 2023; it remains a Class 3 monopoly. 2 Sept 2020 · updated 9 Oct 2026 Romania & ONJN How Romania enforces the ban on minors in gambling Art. 7(3) OUG 77/2009 bars under-18s from gambling in Romania. What operators must check, what happens to a minor's funds, and the age-21 bill. 30 Aug 2020 · updated 9 Oct 2026 Romania & ONJN Gambling joint ventures in Romania: who can still use them A Romanian gambling joint venture is a Civil Code association without legal personality. Since Law 107/2024 only Class 1 or Class 2 ONJN licensees may join. 12 Jun 2020 · updated 9 Oct 2026 Romania & ONJN Taxation of sports betting organizers in Romania: 2020 and 2026 Romanian betting operators paid a €25,000 license fee and 16% (min €90,000) in 2020. In 2026 land-based fixed-odds pays €200,000 and 25% with a €240,000 floor. 13 Mar 2020 · updated 9 Oct 2026 Romania & ONJN Romania crypto law in 2026: MiCA licensing with ASF, AML and tax Crypto firms serving Romanians need a MiCA CASP authorization since 1 July 2026: ASF under OUG 10/2025, capital €50,000–150,000, passporting, AML and 16% tax. 22 Oct 2019 · updated 29 Oct 2026 Romania & ONJN Romania AML Rules for Gambling Companies (Law 129/2019): ONJN Instructions, KYC and the 2027 EU Rules Romania AML rules for gambling companies: Law 129/2019, ONJN Order 370/2021 risks by vertical, KYC at €2,000, ONPCSB reporting, audits and the 2027 EU AMLR. 16 Sept 2019 · updated 29 Oct 2026 Romania & ONJN Romania's Gambling Market in 2026: Industry Growth, Taxation and Forecasts for 2027 Explore Romania's gambling market in 2026, industry turnover, ONJN taxes, new regulations and economic forecasts for 2027. 12 Sept 2019 · updated 12 Oct 2026

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