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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

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

Tax benefits for establishing a holding company in Romania.

In practice, there are groups of companies established by entrepreneurs, which were created ad hoc, exploring and exploiting business opportunities. Thus, inevitably, any entrepreneur who owns several entities, ends up wondering and analyzing the benefits of establishing a holding. The main question is, especially, where to establish such a company. Is Romania a favorable jurisdiction in this sense? The end of 2022 represents a good … Continue

How do sites get blacklisted and what are the steps to follow to get legal

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Opened in July 2015, the Romanian gambling blacklist includes today more than 1,383 domains that are, or were at one time, used to provide unlicensed betting. Although some sites still slip through the ONJN net, the list is quite complete to help users avoid fines of up to 10,000 RON and the complications of a tax investigation, associated with placing bets on unlicensed platforms. The … Continue

GO no. 15/2022: modification of the licensing and authorization fees for gambling organizers

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Government Ordinance no. 15/2022 amends and completes the Government Emergency Ordinance no. 77/2009 regarding the organization and operation of gambling and was published in the Official Gazette no. 716 of July 15, 2022 introducing the following changes: Contact Us to Start Your Gaming Company Today Szilaghi Consulting has worked in the gaming business for over 18 years. Contact us today to find out how we can assist you … Continue

Gambling companies have to pay the new culture tax.

Gambling companies will be obliged to pay a new tax for culture, according to Law 286/2022, which is in force from November 3, 2022. But gambling consultants draw our attention to the fact that in the absence of procedural rules, the application of this regulation vague will be difficult to apply. Thus, the new law establishes that all gambling companies must pay a contribution of … Continue

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