⚖ EU Gambling Regulations

EU Member States: Gambling Regulations by Country

Explore detailed regulatory frameworks, licensing requirements, and legal status for online and land-based gambling across all 27 European Union member states.

How to Use This Index

Each country profile in this index provides comprehensive information following a standardized template for easy comparison. You'll find details on legal status, regulatory authorities, permitted gambling products, advertising rules, payment restrictions, enforcement approaches, and responsible gambling requirements.

Countries are organized alphabetically and tagged with their regulatory model to help you quickly identify similar jurisdictions. Whether you're researching compliance requirements, planning travel, or conducting academic research, this index serves as your starting point for understanding Europe's diverse gambling regulatory landscape.

Understanding Regulatory Tags

  • Fully Regulated – Multiple licensed operators allowed; open competitive market
  • Partially Restricted – Some products licensed, others prohibited or monopolized
  • State Monopoly – State-controlled exclusive provider(s); private operators prohibited
  • High Barriers – Licensed market with significant entry barriers (fees, restrictions)

All 27 EU Member States

🇦🇹 Austria

Partially Restricted

State monopoly for land-based casinos; limited online licenses with strict restrictions on gaming types.

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🇧🇪 Belgium

Fully Regulated

Licensed market with strict advertising ban since 2023. Gaming Commission oversees compliance and responsible gambling measures.

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🇧🇬 Bulgaria

Fully Regulated

Open licensing regime with State Commission on Gambling regulation. Both online and land-based gambling permitted.

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🇭🇷 Croatia

Fully Regulated

Licensed online and land-based market supervised by Tax Administration. Standard EU compliance requirements apply.

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🇨🇾 Cyprus

Partially Restricted

Online casino games prohibited; sports betting and lotteries licensed. National Self-Exclusion Platform launched 2025.

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🇨🇿 Czechia

Fully Regulated

Liberalized market since 2017 with Ministry of Finance oversight. Online and land-based gambling fully licensed.

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🇩🇰 Denmark

Fully Regulated

Mature regulated market with Spillemyndigheden (Danish Gambling Authority). ROFUS self-exclusion system; 59.4% online penetration.

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🇪🇪 Estonia

Fully Regulated

Licensed market with Estonian Tax and Customs Board supervision. Minimum gambling age: 21 years (higher than most EU).

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🇫🇮 Finland

State Monopoly

Veikkaus state monopoly currently controls all gambling. March 2025 government proposal to transition to licensing regime (pending).

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🇫🇷 France

Partially Restricted View detailed France regulations →

Sports betting, horse racing, and poker licensed by ANJ. Online casino games prohibited (liberalization bill pending 2025).

🇩🇪 Germany

Fully Regulated View detailed Germany regulations →

Interstate Treaty framework with GGL (Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde) oversight. OASIS self-exclusion system; strict deposit limits.

🇬🇷 Greece

High Barriers

Licensed market with high fees and 35% GGR tax. HGCC (Hellenic Gaming Commission) regulates. Minimum gambling age: 23 years.

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🇭🇺 Hungary

Partially Restricted

Complex regime with state involvement in land-based casinos. Online sports betting permitted with restrictive licensing.

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🇮🇪 Ireland

Fully Regulated

Gambling Regulation Bill passed 2023; implementation ongoing. New regulatory authority being established for comprehensive oversight.

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🇮🇹 Italy

High Barriers View detailed Italy regulations →

€21 billion market with ADM (Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli) regulation. New 2025 licenses: €7 million each, highest in EU.

🇱🇻 Latvia

Fully Regulated

Licensed market with IAUI (Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection) oversight. Minimum gambling age: 21 years.

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🇱🇹 Lithuania

Partially Restricted

Licensed market with comprehensive advertising ban effective July 2025. Payment blocking for unlicensed operators enforced.

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🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Partially Restricted

Limited licensing with Commission des Jeux oversight. Sports betting permitted; online casino development ongoing.

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🇲🇹 Malta

Fully Regulated

Major European iGaming hub with Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). Comprehensive licensing for all gambling types; industry center.

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🇳🇱 Netherlands

Fully Regulated View detailed Netherlands regulations →

KSA (Kansspelautoriteit) regulates licensed market since 2021. Cruks self-exclusion; strict advertising rules; 95% age-targeting requirement.

🇵🇱 Poland

State Monopoly

State-run Totalizator Sportowy exclusive for online casino. Private operators restricted to betting; high taxes and strict oversight.

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🇵🇹 Portugal

Fully Regulated

SRIJ (Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos) regulates licensed online and land-based gambling. Standard EU compliance.

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🇷🇴 Romania

Fully Regulated

ONJN (Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc) oversees licensed market. Online and land-based gambling permitted.

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🇸🇰 Slovakia

Fully Regulated

Licensed market with Ministry of Finance regulation. RVO self-exclusion register surpassed 20,000 registrations in 2025.

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🇸🇮 Slovenia

Partially Restricted

State influence in land-based casinos; online gambling licenses limited. Gaming Office of Slovenia provides oversight.

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🇪🇸 Spain

Fully Regulated View detailed Spain regulations →

DGOJ (Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego) regulates thriving market. 85% adult participation rate; comprehensive licensing.

🇸🇪 Sweden

Fully Regulated

Spelinspektionen regulates re-regulated market since 2019. Spelpaus self-exclusion system. Highest online penetration: 66.2%.

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Comparing Regulatory Approaches

The index above demonstrates the diversity of regulatory approaches across the EU. While some countries like Sweden, Denmark, and Malta have embraced comprehensive licensing frameworks with high online penetration, others like Poland and Finland maintain state monopolies that restrict private operators.

Countries can be broadly categorized into regulatory models:

Self-Exclusion Systems Across Europe

Many EU countries have implemented national self-exclusion registers that block problem gamblers from all licensed operators:

Country System Name Coverage
Germany OASIS Nearly 350,000 registrations (July 2025)
Netherlands Cruks All licensed operators, online and land-based
Sweden Spelpaus Comprehensive coverage, regulator-operated
Denmark ROFUS Active since 2012, continuous improvements
Slovakia RVO Over 20,000 registrations (2025)
Belgium EPIS National exclusion register
Cyprus NSEP National Self-Exclusion Platform (launched 2025)

Related Resources

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⚠ Important Reminder

This index provides general information for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Gambling laws change frequently and vary significantly by jurisdiction. Always consult with qualified legal counsel and verify current information with official regulatory authorities before making decisions.

Last Updated: January 2025