Regulator
Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN), the National Office for Gambling.
Licence fees
Romania operates a two-part system: a class licence for the activity and an annual authorisation fee, with gaming tax charged on revenue and additional contributions to responsible-gambling funds. Player-level taxes also apply. We set out the full cost stack before you apply.
Our recommendation
Worth pursuing when Romanian players are a genuine part of your plan rather than a side market, as the compliance and tax load only makes sense at volume. Pair it with an EU base licence such as Malta.
Important to know
- A local representative and Romanian-facing arrangements are required.
- Games and platforms must be certified by an approved testing house.
- Payment methods, advertising and bonus rules are regulated in detail.
- Operators appear on a public list of authorised sites; unlicensed sites are blocked.
Benefits
- Large and mature EU market.
- Clear licensing pathway with an established regulator.
- Local payment methods and mainstream advertising access.
- Strong affiliate and media ecosystem.
Requirements, fees and timescales change. Contact us to confirm the current position before making any decisions.
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