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Romania turns the screw on gambling: 21+ access and an online ad blackout

Romania turns the screw on gambling

Romania just signaled a tougher line on youth gambling exposure.Two Senate-approved bills target the two biggest levers: access age and advertising reach.If you operate, affiliate, or supply in Romania, clarity now reduces enforcement risk later.Audit your funnels, creatives, and onboarding today, not “after it becomes law.” Key points We can help you obtain your Gambling License +447747224390 +17788192518 +447747224390 My take: Romania is finally attacking … Continue

Romania Gambling Compliance: The Deadlines (and Taxes) That Keep Your License Alive

Romania Gambling Compliance

In Romania, one missed deadline can hurt more than a bad betting weekend—because compliance failures don’t just trigger penalties, they can also put your authorization at risk. The tricky part is that you don’t report to one institution. Instead, you manage a multi-agency workflow: ONJN (regulator), ANAF (tax), plus specific destination funds (like sports and culture) with their own logic and timing. When you structure … Continue

Romania Resets the Rules: ONJN’s 2026 Compliance Agenda Signals a New Era

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Romania’s gambling sector is approaching a critical turning point. After years of regulatory inconsistency and public criticism, the country’s gambling authority is moving decisively to regain control. The ONJN’s 2026 agenda is not cosmetic reform. Instead, it signals a structural reset of enforcement, compliance, and financial oversight. For operators, 2026 will reward preparedness and punish complacency. Key Points We can help you obtain your Gambling … Continue

Polymarket blacklisted in Romania: Unlicensed crypto-betting platform flagged

Polymarket blacklisted in Romania

Romania’s regulator has taken decisive action against a major crypto-betting platform. The Polymarket platform has been added to the blacklist of the Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN) amid concerns over unlicensed operations and high volumes of political event trading.As a gambling-industry expert, I view this as a turning point: prediction markets crossing into regulated gambling terrain. Operators and investors must take notice. Read … Continue

2025 Self-Exclusion Breaches in Romania: Legal Risks and ONJN Enforcement

2025 Self-Exclusion Breaches in Romania

Operators in Romania are facing a sharp rise in regulatory enforcement. ONJN has begun issuing maximum fines—up to 100,000 RON—for allowing self-excluded individuals access to gambling. This isn’t just a local compliance issue. It’s about reputation, licensing integrity, and operational risk across all verticals. Operators must align internal procedures, staff training, and database checks with ONJN’s exclusion protocols—immediately. Key Takeaways for Operators: We can help … Continue

Romania Proposes Limiting Gambling to National Tourist Resorts Only

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Romania is about to change the rules of the game—literally. A bold new legislative proposal aims to radically reshape the country’s gambling landscape by concentrating all casino-style activities exclusively within national tourist resorts. This strategic shift promises to protect vulnerable communities while unlocking massive potential for tourism, infrastructure, and foreign investment. Learn how this reform could impact operators, citizens, and the entire industry—and what it … Continue

How Norwegian Players Access Legal Offshore Casinos

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Norway’s strict gambling laws may surprise many. Yet savvy players find legal ways to enjoy offshore online casinos. Curious how Norwegians bypass restrictions and stay within legal bounds? We’ll explore payment workarounds, tax implications, and what the future might hold for online casino access. Understand the rules and protect your play. Informed players stay safe, avoid penalties, and enjoy better gaming experiences. Read on to … Continue

ONJN Forces Google & Meta to Remove Illegal Ads

ONJN Forces Google & Meta to Remove Illegal Ads

Romania Targets Meta and Google Over Illegal Gambling Ads – A Wake-Up Call for the Digital Gambling Ecosystem Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has issued formal demands to Meta and Google, ordering the removal of sponsored advertisements that promote blacklisted gambling operators. The move marks a significant escalation in the country’s effort to combat unlicensed online gambling—and sends a strong message to global tech … Continue

Romania Overhauls Gambling Regulation

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Romania’s beleaguered gambling regulator ONJN is undergoing radical reform under new leadership. After losing nearly €1 billion in tax revenue, ONJN chief Vlad‑Cristian Soare launched immediate measures. Operators will now face tougher checks, mandatory digital self‑exclusion, funded addiction centers, and smarter controls. Read on to learn how ONJN is rebuilding trust and restoring fiscal and consumer safeguards. Romania’s ONJN Reforms: Black Market Crackdown, Digital Self‑Exclusion & … Continue

New Ban for Class II Suppliers Serving Unlicensed Gaming Sites

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Romania just rewrote its gambling rulebook. Law 107/2024 forbids Class II suppliers from helping any operator without a Romanian Class I licence. Compliant firms keep market access worth €800 million in annual GGR. Audit your client list and activate geoblocking today. Class II Licence Holders on Alert: Romania Outlaws Support for Unlicensed Operators Key points We can help you obtain your Gambling License +447747224390 +17788192518 … Continue

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