Gambling, Gaming & Betting
We advise gambling operators, B2B suppliers and investors on Romanian gambling law under GEO 77/2009 and its implementing rules, GD 111/2016. We combine ONJN licensing with the corporate, finance and contract work around it, so transactions and commercial deals do not put the license at risk.
Updated 28 October 2026 · General information, not legal advice
What we advise on
Licensing
Class 1 licenses and operating authorizations for organizers, and Class 2 licenses for suppliers, from model selection to the ONJN dossier.
Online compliance
Responsible gambling, player protection, KYC, AML, advertising and technical requirements for remote gambling.
Change of control
Notifications and approvals to ONJN when shareholders, beneficial owners or directors change.
Gaming M&A
Due diligence on licensed targets and transaction documents that protect the license through closing.
Supplier and B2B contracts
Platform, content, payment, affiliate and white-label agreements for licensed operators.
Inspections and sanctions
Responses to ONJN inspections, contested sanctions and license litigation.
- Model first. The license needed depends on the exact activity: organizing gambling, supplying software or services, or both. Getting the model wrong costs months.
- Corporate changes. Shareholder, beneficial owner and director changes in a licensed company must be reported to ONJN, and some need prior approval.
- AML duties. Gambling operators are reporting entities under Law 129/2019 and must run a documented AML program.
What is the difference between a Class 1 and a Class 2 license in Romania?
A Class 1 license is for organizers of gambling, online or land-based, who also need an operating authorization. A Class 2 license is for suppliers to licensed operators, such as game developers, platform and payment providers and affiliates.
Does selling shares in a Romanian gambling company require ONJN involvement?
Yes. Changes in the shareholding, beneficial ownership or management of a licensed company must be reported to ONJN, and the regulator assesses the new persons. The process should be built into the deal timetable.
Tell us the decision you need to make
Describe the transaction or regulatory issue, the Romanian assets involved and your timetable.
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