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1821 charsRomania's National Office for Games of Chance Issues Decision on Unlicensed Gambling Website Blacklist
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.
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1983 charsRomanian gambling regulator orders blacklisting of unlicensed gambling websites
On May 26, 2026, Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) Supervisory Committee adopted Decision No. 267 approving the inclusion of additional unlicensed gambling websites on the national blacklist. The decision targets remote gambling platforms that were found to be operating in Romania without the required organisation licence and operating authorisation issued by Romanian authorities.
The action followed findings by the General Directorate for Gambling Informatization and Monitoring, which identified operators offering remote gambling services in Romania without complying with licensing requirements or declaring and paying applicable licence and authorisation fees under Government Emergency Ordinance No. 77/2009. According to the decision, the identified websites were conducting activities that fall within the scope of regulated remote gambling without obtaining approval from Romanian authorities.
The decision requires authorised electronic communications providers to restrict access to the blacklisted gambling websites and redirect traffic to a designated IP address. Telecommunications and electronic communications providers listed by the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) are required to implement these measures within 15 days of notification.
The ONJN further specified that the decision would take effect immediately upon communication and outlined procedures allowing affected parties to submit a preliminary complaint within 30 days or challenge the decision before the Bucharest Court of Appeal. The General Directorate for Gambling Informatization and Monitoring must notify communications providers within 48 hours either by direct communication or publication on the ONJN website.
The decision forms part of Romania’s ongoing enforcement efforts against unlicensed gambling operators and reinforces the regulator’s use of website blocking measures to restrict access to unauthorised gambling services.