Regulations gambling Romania , through National Gambling is among the European countries with the best laws in the field of gambling online: Taxing several categories of gambling; Introduction of new categories of gaming (bets online counterpart , poker festivals, temporary gambling); Rearranging tax rates .

Licensed operators   Legislative changes in the field of online gambling in 2015-2016 made ​​the Romanian market a market of great interest to operators in the country and abroad , one of the best regulated markets in the region : 463 operators, of which 311 organizers of gambling (Class I) and 152 service providers involved in gambling (Class II ) ; 11 licensed online operators definitively , for 10 years - a class rank; 176 operators licensed Class II .

The objectives of the National Office for Gaming in gambling market Protection of minors and prevent their access to all types of gambling; Ensuring the integrity and transparency of its operations by and through the organizers of gambling, as well as a fair game system , permanently supervised and verified in terms of security and fairness activities; Preventing and combating criminal activities that may be carried through gambling; Ensuring a fair and balanced development of different types of gambling, in order to avoid destabilization of the economic sectors concerned.

Implementing a continuous process of updating the regulations, to reduce and limit the possible vulnerabilities and to minimize exposure to the risk of money laundering and financing of terrorism, tax fraud, computer crime and crime prevention on public order, national security and public health; Develop and implement a program to protect players against gambling addiction .

The license for the organization and authorization to operate gambling The license for organizing gambling : Validity 10 years; Permit fee (lump sum ) - anticipated for the first year; The operating gambling; Life 1 year; Prepayment;

Betting games Include totalizator betting fixed odds betting in return; Specialized locations (eg . Betting agencies ) - wagering terminal dependent transmission system 3 monitors the printer.

Slot machine games   There are three types of gambling slot machine, namely : Gambling slot machine stakes and unlimited gains; Gambling slot machine electronics through the assigning gains with limited risk; Gambling slot machine or VLT VLT; 75 Minimum number of electronic devices with unlimited stakes and winnings and / or electronic devices the assigning gains with limited risk;

Online gaming market in Romania Online gaming market in Romania is an attractive business environment through : Very good internet connection; Qualified workforce - IT specialists highly trained , English –speaking; Development and technology advantages in online gaming helps to an: Easier identification of problems in the field; Easier identification of vulnerable / pathological habits .

Mandatory measures to prevent operators Risk awareness and information; Protection of minors; Protection of vulnerable people / players for gambling addiction prevention; To prevent fraud / evasion / money laundering / Identity Theft; Gambling responsibly and legally.

Anti-smoking law Smoke-free law (Law 349/2002 , as amended tighter than in 2016 ) has big repercussions on operators-revenue down 30-50%, as reported by operators; The law is again changing in draft in Parliament, by redefining enclosed spaces, but the decision was taken only in the first chamber of the legislature; Similar legislation in other countries (Italy, Austria, Belgium, Sweden) states that gambling halls can be designed so as to be able to smoke in spaces clearly delineated or cabins equipped with special ventilation systems.

Entering AWP   AWP (amusement with prize), new concept on the Romanian market gambling; They are the only devices permitted in places of " bar" - appliances with gains limited; As clear to prevent problem gambling .  

Measures taken by the National Gambling Gambling only specialized rooms for this activity; Temporary games , mainly tourist areas; Enhanced surveillance activities on game means to prevent circumvention of duties ( connecting to servers) ; Establish precise rules on the protection of minors, young people and gamblers, gambling addiction prevention and the establishment of private bodies and a special fund that will be used to prevent problem gambling problem; New categories of connected gaming activities for which a license is required, ie affiliates, suppliers of software, certifiers, auditors, payment processors.

Income from state budget State budget revenues in the amount of 2,000,000,000 lei (about 450 million euros) of gambling related charges . 5% of the fees are allocated to cultural, educational and sports .

Income from state budget 286 million lei (about 64 million Euro) in taxes for the salaries of 40,000 employees in the field.

Income from state budget Approximate 2,300,000,000 lei (about 510 million Euro) related to gambling in 2015;

Income from state budget State budget revenues in the amount of Euro (approximate 450,000,000) - Financial data from the Ministry of Finance; 1.7 billion lei (approximate 380 million euros ) in taxes gambling traditional and distance learning; 286 million lei (approximate 63 million euros ) in taxes the salaries of (approximate 40,000) employees in the field; 5% licensing fee plus fees for access and authorization - allocated from the state budget to finance cultural, educational, sports.