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Gambling licensing in Romania
Online gambling in Romania is regulated by the ONJN under Government Emergency Ordinance 77/2009. Operators need a Class I licence to offer remote gambling to players in Romania, and the ONJN publishes the official list of Class I licensed operators with their websites, game types and licence validity.
Information reviewed: 25 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Primary framework
- OUG nr. 77/2009 privind organizarea și exploatarea jocurilor de noroc
- Minimum age
- 18
Licence categories
- Pariuri în cotă fixă (fixed-odds betting)
- Pariuri în contrapartidă (betting exchange)
- Cazinou (online casino)
- Bingo
Key licensee requirements
- Hold an ONJN Class I licence before offering any online gambling in Romania
- Operate only the game types named on the licence
- Maintain a permanent office on Romanian territory
- Offer gambling only through the websites named in the licence
- Pay the annual licence fee and gambling taxes due to the Romanian state
Legislation and standards
OUG nr. 77/2009
The emergency ordinance that regulates the organisation and operation of gambling in Romania, including remote gambling.
OG nr. 20/2013
Sets the organisational structure and powers of the ONJN.
HG nr. 111/2016
Methodological norms covering the licensing and supervision of remote gambling.