Entering the Romanian Gambling Market
By Szilaghi Law · Updated 28 October 2026 · General information, not legal advice
To offer gambling in Romania you need an ONJN Class 1 license and an operating authorization; to supply licensed operators you need a Class 2 license. Choose the license model first, then build the applicant structure, prepare the dossier and set up compliance before launch.
Define the model
Decide whether you will organize gambling (B2C), supply operators (B2B) or both, and which games and channels you will use.
Pick the license
Map the model to Class 1 or Class 2 under GEO 77/2009 and GD 111/2016.
Structure the applicant
Choose the entity, shareholders, directors and Romanian representative, keeping fit-and-proper checks in mind.
Prepare the dossier
Corporate, financial, technical and compliance documents; certified systems for remote gambling.
Set up compliance
Responsible gambling, AML under Law 129/2019, advertising and reporting.
Contract the supply chain
Platform, content, payment and affiliate agreements with licensed counterparties.
- Business model description
- License class analysis
- Corporate documents and UBO information
- Fit-and-proper documents for managers
- Financial guarantees
- Technical certifications
- AML and responsible gambling policies
- Supplier contracts
- Launching before the license. Offering gambling to Romanian players without a license is a serious offense and leads to blacklisting.
- Unlicensed suppliers. Using unlicensed B2B suppliers creates risk for the operator.
- Advertising. Marketing rules are strict and enforced.
Can an EU-licensed operator serve Romanian players?
Only with a Romanian license. Romania requires a national license for remote gambling offered to Romanian players.
Is Romania a good market for B2B suppliers?
Romania has a large licensed online market, and suppliers serving it need a Class 2 license.
Tell us the decision you need to make
Describe the transaction or regulatory issue, the Romanian assets involved and your timetable.
Consultation