Romanian gambling law

Romania Has Lost 70% of Its Slot Machines Without Banning Them

Romania Has Lost 70% of Its Slot Machines Without Banning Them

How Emergency Ordinance 7/2026 emptied Romania’s land-based gambling market, why local budgets still have nothing to show for it, and what the turmoil at ONJN means for operators and suppliers. In brief No national law has banned slot machines in Romania. Yet on 1 September 2026, the public register of the National Gambling Office (ONJN) listed just 19,723 machines with a valid operating authorization. In … Continue

ONJN’s TotoGaming Ruling Raises the Bar for Gambling Ads

ONJN's TotoGaming Ruling Raises the Bar for Gambling Ads

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

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