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

Romania Class II Affiliate License

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

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

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

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

Szilaghi Consulting Assists Spinocchio in Securing Romanian Class II License for Gambling Software Production

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Bucharest, Romania – [May 27, 2025] – Szilaghi Consulting, a leading iGaming legal and corporate advisory firm, is proud to announce the successful incorporation of Spinocchio, a software development company specializing in slot game innovation, and the acquisition of its Class II Romanian gambling license for production and distribution of specialized gambling software. Issued by Romania’s National Gambling Office (ONJN), the Class II license enables … Continue

Navigating Romania’s Class 2 Gambling License: A Guide for Resident and Non-Resident Companies

Unlock the Romanian Gambling Market with a Class 2 License Are you looking to expand your gambling business into Romania? With the country’s rapidly growing iGaming market, obtaining a Class 2 gambling license in Romania is an essential step for software providers, affiliates, and B2B service companies. However, the licensing process differs depending on whether your company is Romanian-registered (resident) or foreign-registered (non-resident). In this … Continue

How To Obtain A Gambling B2B License In Romania?

Romania has emerged as a vibrant hub for iGaming operators, witnessing robust growth fueled by various factors such as its sizable population of nearly 20 million, an impressive internet penetration rate of 88%, and a deep-rooted cultural acceptance of gambling. With an estimated annual Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of €900 million, the Romanian market presents lucrative opportunities for operators seeking to expand their foothold in … Continue

Navigating the Gambling Landscape: Licenses and Laws in Romania

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Romania, a member of the European Union, has evolved into a regulated and attractive market for gambling operators. The country’s gambling sector underwent significant reform in the last decade, with the aim of creating a transparent, competitive, and safe environment for both operators and players. Before 2015, the Romanian gambling landscape was seen as fragmented and non-compliant with European standards. The need for a robust … Continue

Szilaghi Consulting Acquires Gambling Consulting Experts, Ensuring Continuity of High-Quality Services

Cluj Napoca, 15 June 2023 – Szilaghi Consulting, a leading provider of consulting services in the legal and technology sector, is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of Gambling Consulting Experts (GCE). This strategic move strengthens Szilaghi Consulting’s position in the market and reinforces its commitment to delivering exceptional services to clients in the gambling industry. We can help you obtain your Gambling License +40773939033 … Continue

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