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Gambling License Costs 2026: The Complete iGaming Licensing Guide

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 by Szilaghi Consulting

TL;DR: The cheapest gambling license is rarely the cheapest jurisdiction to operate from. In 2026, operators need to compare total Year 1 cost, GGR tax, capital requirements, banking access, compliance obligations and time-to-market — not simply the application fee. For most operators, the decisive question is not “Which gambling license is cheapest?” but “Which license gives this business the market access, banking and regulatory credibility … Continue

ONJN’s TotoGaming Ruling Raises the Bar for Gambling Ads

August 20, 2026 by Szilaghi Consulting

TL;DR: ONJN’s TotoGaming ruling marks a significant change in Romanian gambling advertising enforcement. The regulator fined TG Malta Limited RON 20,000 after assessing the overall consumer impact of a doctor-themed campaign, rather than relying solely on formal compliance elements such as 18+ warnings and licence information. ONJN considered the medical setting, trusted professional persona, routine-gambling message and direct call to action collectively problematic. The case … Continue

Romania Closes the “Debtor SRL Sale” Loophole: Every Share Transfer Now Faces ANAF

July 26, 2026March 11, 2026 by Szilaghi Consulting

If you buy Romanian companies—especially “operating SRLs” used in iGaming—the biggest trap isn’t only hidden liabilities. It’s the fast share transfer that historically let debt-loaded entities change hands while the state played catch-up. Romania tried to stop that in late 2025 with a new “opposability” mechanism in Law 239/2025. However, the market immediately found ways to route around the trigger. So, on 9 March 2026, … Continue

Romania’s Class II Affiliate License: The €35,000/Year “Serious Operator” Filter

February 26, 2026 by Szilaghi Consulting

Romania doesn’t treat affiliates like “just marketing.” It treats them like a regulated link in the gambling supply chain. ONJN’s Class II licence for affiliates comes with a hard reality: €20,000/year licence tax plus €15,000/year responsible gambling contribution—and the clock starts ticking fast after approval. If you prepare the dossier correctly and pre-plan the payments, you can lock in 10 years of licence validity and … Continue

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

October 9, 2025 by Szilaghi Consulting

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

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