Akos June 27, 2016 10:43:01
Play’n GO was licensed to provide its vast online game portfolio on the Romanian gambling market. Online table game and slots specialist, Play’n GO, announced that it acquired a Romanian gambling license from the Romanian National Gambling Office. With the license, the Swedish game developer will be able to provide its content to online casinos […]
david March 3, 2016 12:25:06
The Romanian National Lottery has temporarily suspended pools betting Pools betting will be temporarily unavailable in Romania, according to Romanian gambling news . The Romanian National Lottery released a statement disclosing that Pronosport and prono_S pools betting services will be suspended, as of March 1st. Romanian National Lottery’s decision due to new legislation This measure […]
Daniel January 19, 2016 10:06:38
The decision that made Bet365 Unlicensed in Romania stays in place according to the Bucharest Court of Appeal. The operator was blacklisted by Romanian gambling laws in October 2015. This left Bet365 unlicensed in Romania at once. The reason behind this ruling wasn’t revealed. The operator disputed the verdict and asked for a suspension of […]
Akos October 22, 2015 09:05:41
Bet365 is disappointed with Romania’s actions and the company is considering to challenge the authorities’ recent decision to Blacklist them in the country. As previously reported, Romania blacklisted Bet365 and revoked their temporary online gambling license in the country. Following their competitors bwin.party, Bet365 was the second big brand added to the list. After the […]
Akos October 16, 2015 16:49:17
Bet365 joins BetVictor, William Hill, bwin party, BetSafe and other famous online gambling providers on the Romanian Casino Blacklist. Bet365 is the newest addition to the Romanian casino blacklist. As we previously reported, Romania is collecting all the operators that cross the current gambling laws in Romania. The list features prominent brands like BetVictor, William […]
Akos October 12, 2015 16:32:25
Despite paying the back taxes, bwin party, BetSafe, BetVictor Betsson and many other well-known brands were included in the of blacklist of sportsbooks in Romania. bwin party was blacklisted by the National Office for Gambling of Romania. Even though bwin party has already paid GBP 10 million in back taxes, they still made the list […]
Akos August 14, 2015 10:27:18
Unibet is constantly working in order to resolve their situation in Romania and to acquire a license in the country Despite the country’s new regulations, Unibet is not planning to leave the country. The renowned betting company released a statement in which they ensured their audience that Unibet will apply for a Romanian license. However, […]
Akos August 13, 2015 12:48:48
PokerStars withdraws from Romania to apply for a license that meets all the requirements of the new Romanian gambling law. PokerStars left the Romanian gambling market in order to comply with the newly introduced Romanian gambling laws. From August 10th the renowned online poker operator’s affiliate program does no longer accept players from Romania. However, […]
Toni April 13, 2015 11:35:38
Following reports of registration issues within the Romanian National Lottery, the authorities decided to launch an investigation. Loteria Romana has reportedly been operating a total of 6,264 slot machines during a period of 8 years without possessing the necessary documentation for such gaming activities, according to gambling news. It is believed that between 2006 and […]
Parliament finally looks ready to do its job and legalize online casinos in Romania later this year. Here’s why that’s a good thing. The arrival of the internet in Romania during the 1990s was quickly followed by a boom in internet gambling. Romanians love to gamble, and soon a large portion of the country’s population […]
Monica E. October 16, 2014 08:31:13
The Guardian said online bookmakers use tricks to elude Chinese gambling laws, but betting operators claim they’re not doing anything illegal. An article published in the Guardian has caused quite a stir, after the newspaper described how online and mobile betting giant Bet365 finds ways to get around Chinese laws, which prohibit locals from gambling. […]
Monica E. June 5, 2014 11:44:22
Betting experts in Romania are stepping up their game, to convince authorities to adopt better gambling regulations. The gambling industry in Romania has a new ally. Rombet is a newly-formed betting organization that has one purpose: to represent the interests of local gambling businesses. Launched only a few weeks ago, the company has already drawn […]
Monica E. May 6, 2014 18:11:14
Just like Romania’s terrible roads cause tourists to avoid the country, the state’s gambling laws cause potential investors to flee. Romania is not one of the world’s top tourist attractions, and this is not because there’s not much to see there. The country has some beautiful historic places and breathtaking scenery, and with everything being […]
Monica E. April 24, 2014 16:23:24
Romanian newspapers claim the company organizing the country’s most popular bingo show is trying to avoid paying taxes by filing for insolvency. With the recent scandals surrounding the National Lottery and online casinos, Romania seems to have one of the most controversial and unstable gambling markets in Europe. Now it looks like the country might […]
Monica E. April 22, 2014 18:14:02
Players are slowly coming out of the shadows, as classy poker clubs in Romania are starting to replace the old and dirty underground joints. Poker has a controversial past in Romania. Due to the unclear Romanian gambling laws and society’s misconceptions, poker players stayed in the shadows for a long time. But the rise of […]
Alex Nevsky April 18, 2014 13:46:58
Steaua Bucharest is going after their 25th league title, but has failed to remain undefeated this season. FC Steaua Bucuresti is looking to grab the Romanian Liga 1 title this season, which will be a historic 25th for the country’s most renowned football squad. According to online sportsbooks in Romania Steaua are by far the […]
Monica E. February 27, 2014 18:15:58
Europe is finally getting rid of José Barroso, but who is going to take his place as head of the EU executive body? Europe’s biggest elections are less than three months away and the union’s most powerful political organizations are putting their teams together for the battle. The stakes are high, but players are determined […]
Monica E. February 19, 2014 13:24:12
Romania is wasting the opportunity to help the gambling industry grow and bring in some extra profits to the state’s budget. With the European Union promoting a uniform legislation, as well as a fair and liberal market for all businesses – including gambling – across member states, the online and mobile casino market has slowly […]
Monica E. February 18, 2014 14:53:29
Despite the hazy gambling regulations and society’s misconceptions, Romanian poker players have proved their talent to the world. Poker is popular in Romania and has seen significant growth during the past few years. Local players started accessing poker sites even before they became technically legal under Romanian gambling laws and many of them qualified in […]
Monica E. February 10, 2014 16:26:41
The dispute over Romania’s suspicious lottery contracts is far from being over, as the latest agreement is even more scandalous. The percentage paid to the three lottery service providers was: • 80% between 2003 and 2006 • 75% between 2006 and 2009 • 70% between 2009 and 2013 A huge scandal broke out recently in […]
Monica E. February 10, 2014 16:01:37
Politicians believe that the addictive machines should only be allowed in casinos. Romanian lawmakers are considering banning gambling machines from bars, restaurants, cinemas and lottery retailers. Politicians have forwarded a draft bill to the Parliament, asking the state legislator to change current Romanian gambling laws in order to reduce the negative impact of betting terminals. […]
Monica E. February 7, 2014 17:51:44
Romanian lawmakers are debating a new gambling taxation system, which includes higher fees for operators and players. New information about changes to current Romanian gambling laws surfaced back in December, but lawmakers were still debating the issue back then. One thing was certain though: that something had to be done, as the current system wasn’t […]
Monica E. February 6, 2014 17:06:16
Romania might have to change its gambling laws to guarantee easier access for online operators. The European Commission (EC) has decided to send official letters to authorities from Romania and five other states, inquiring on national laws restricting online gambling operators. Under Article 56 of the Treaty on the functioning of the EU, all members […]
Monica E. February 4, 2014 19:05:20
Less than a year since it has been approved by lawmakers, Romania’s online gambling legislation needs rethinking. After the European Commission has urged members of the Union to clarify their policies on online gambling, the betting industry has gone through a serious reform. Most European states have either passed new laws or are in the […]
Monica E. January 30, 2014 17:33:09
Three gambling companies were awarded exclusive deals with the Romanian lottery. After signing an agreement which would have given them monopoly on video lottery operations, three gambling operators, as well as the Romanian National Lottery were sanctioned by the state’s Competition Council. According to local gambling news, the four companies signed a contract which included […]
Alex Nevsky September 23, 2011 16:50:07
Romanian Ministry of Finance created new anti-online gambling regulation, raising fears over internet censorship
Nick M. March 4, 2011 10:53:26
The European Commission rejected for the second time the newest proposed Romanian gambling laws along with the regulatory framework.
Michael F. December 28, 2010 11:47:31
Romania has been working towards the regulation of online gambling and sports betting for several months. Initial drafts of the new Romanian gambling laws
Michael F. November 13, 2010 11:14:50
A conflict between Romania and the European Commission surrounding the current state of Romanian gambling laws does not appear to be getting anywhere.
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