The update directly addresses enforcement of unlicensed remote gambling platforms through blacklisting and DNS blocking mechanisms, which is core online gambling regulation.
Low confidence — requires human review. While the enforcement framework could apply to any remote gambling product type, the update does not specify which gambling verticals (sports betting, casinos, poker, etc.) are being targeted.
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The update describes a formal regulatory decision by ONJN adding unlicensed gambling websites to a blacklist and enforcing access restrictions through DNS blocking mechanisms, which constitutes Website Blocking enforcement action.
Website Blocking is a child of Enforcement; the blacklist decision and DNS blocking represent formal regulatory action against unlicensed operators, requiring the mandatory Enforcement parent tag.
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TITLE: Romania's National Office for Games of Chance Issues Decision on Unlicensed Gambling Website Blacklist
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On May 18, 2026, Romania's National Office for Games of Chance (Oficiul National pentru Jocuri de Noroc, ONJN) issued Decision No. 267, which adds unlicensed gambling websites to the country's blacklist of prohibited online gaming platforms.
The decision forms part of ONJN's ongoing enforcement framework to prevent unauthorised remote gambling operations within Romania. Under Romanian gambling legislation, specifically Article 22(6) of Emergency Ordinance No. 77/2009 on the organisation and exploitation of games of chance, individuals physically located in Romania are prohibited from participating in remote gambling activities that lack ONJN authorisation. Violations of this provision constitute an administrative offence subject to fines ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 Romanian lei.
Decision No. 267 includes two annexes detailing the specific websites being blacklisted. ONJN maintains a comprehensive blacklist of unlicensed gambling sites, updated regularly through formal decisions. The blacklist is enforced through DNS server blocking mechanisms, preventing Romanian users from accessing these platforms. Licensed operators offering remote gambling services are required to deny access to players using Romanian internet protocol addresses and to remit any existing player account balances in accordance with applicable regulations.
The decision reflects ONJN's commitment to protecting consumers and maintaining market integrity by restricting access to unlicensed gambling operators. Only operators holding valid ONJN licences—classified as Class I or Class II licensed operators—are authorised to provide remote gambling services to Romanian players. ONJN continues to issue regular blacklist decisions to address emerging unlicensed platforms and maintain enforcement of remote gambling restrictions.