Romanian Gambling Law 2025: Higher Fees and New Advertising Restrictions

Romanian Gambling Law 2025: Higher Fees and New Advertising Restrictions

Romania has taken an important step to strengthen the supervision of the gambling sector. The Parliament approved the Ministry of Finance’s proposal, which introduces higher license fees and stricter advertising restrictions. This means major changes for both local and international operators.

New License Fees in 2025

According to the new rules, operators must pay significantly higher fees:

Online casino: €500,000

Lottery: €200,000

Fixed-odds betting: €200,000

Pari-mutuel betting: €65,000

Counter-betting: €150,000

Casinos: €4,000 per table

Poker clubs: €25,000

Slot games: €150,000

Bingo halls: €5,000

TV bingo: €500,000

Slot machine annual fees will also increase gradually: €100 (2023), €300 (2024), €500 (2025).

From 2025, all license holders must establish a minimum guarantee fund of €1 million.

Tax Allocation

70% goes to the state budget

30% to problem gambling prevention and responsible gaming programs

Advertising Restrictions

• Unsolicited ads banned in online channels
• Public bonus and promotion advertising prohibited
• Alcohol sales restricted, except in licensed casinos

What Does This Mean for Players and Operators?

The new rules may make market entry more expensive and complicated but increase transparency and reduce gambling-related risks. Operators face higher costs, and players will see fewer ads and bonus offers.