🇷🇴 Romania gambling license check

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Romania licenses online gambling through Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc, and every real ONJN licence can be confirmed in the authority's public register. If a casino claims a Romania permit, the register linked below settles it in under two minutes.

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Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc · ONJN
Official register
Public licensee register
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Yes, bulk data is published
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Search the official ONJN register

How to verify a Romania license

  1. Open the ONJN Class I licensed operators list on onjn.gov.ro
  2. Search the page for the casino's domain or the operating company's name
  3. Confirm the exact domain appears in that operator's Domeniu field
  4. Check the licence validity dates and decision number in the same entry
  5. For B2B suppliers, check the separate Class II list on the same site

License types in Romania

A Class 1 licence covers business-to-consumer remote gambling, fixed-odds betting, casino, poker and bingo, on the specific domains listed in the ONJN register, with annual authorizations per activity.

  • Class 1 licence for B2C online gambling operators
  • Class 2 licence for B2B suppliers, meaning platforms, software, payment and marketing service providers

Key facts about the ONJN regime

  • Class 1 and Class 2 licences are valid for 10 years, renewable for identical periods
  • Online B2C operators pay an annual licence fee of EUR 300,000
  • The annual authorization tax is 30% of GGR since 1 August 2025, with a minimum of EUR 480,000 per year
  • Since OUG 82/2023, licensed operators must maintain a permanent establishment in Romania, shown per operator in the register
  • Each licensee's permitted domains, typically .ro, are enumerated in the ONJN list

What the license means for players

A Class 1 licence means the operator is supervised by ONJN, has a Romanian permanent establishment and must check the national self-excluded persons database before every gaming session under the unified self-exclusion procedure introduced by ONJN Order 79/2025. Player complaints can be filed with the operator and escalated to ONJN, which also orders ISP blocking of unlicensed sites.

Red flags and fake ONJN claims

  • Domain is not listed in any operator's Domeniu field on the ONJN Class I list
  • Site claims a Romanian licence but shows no ONJN decision number or validity dates
  • Licence validity dates in the register have expired
  • Domain appears on ONJN's blacklist of blocked websites

Legal status and tax

Gambling is regulated by Government Emergency Ordinance 77/2009, with online gambling fully licensed since 2015. Only Class I licensees may serve Romanian players. GEO 82/2023 tightened the regime with a Romanian permanent-establishment requirement and higher fees, and a 2025 fiscal package raised the online authorization tax to 30% of GGR. ONJN remains a standalone authority subordinated to the Ministry of Finance following its 2025 to 2026 reorganization.

Online operators pay the EUR 300,000 annual licence fee plus the annual authorization tax of 30% of GGR with a EUR 480,000 minimum. Separate withholding taxes apply to player winnings.

Frequently asked questions

Who regulates online gambling in Romania?

Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc, usually shortened to ONJN, oversees gambling in Romania. A Class 1 licence covers business-to-consumer remote gambling, fixed-odds betting, casino, poker and bingo, on the specific domains listed in the ONJN register, with annual authorizations per activity.

How do I check if a casino holds a Romania license?

Open the official register on onjn.gov.ro and search for the operator. Web page listing every Class I online B2C licensee with company details, Romanian fiscal ID, all licensed domains, permitted game types, licence decision number and validity dates. The page is behind an automated browser check and offers no export file, but the full list is public and readable in one page. A real licensee appears there with a license number and status.

What does a ONJN license mean for players?

A Class 1 licence means the operator is supervised by ONJN, has a Romanian permanent establishment and must check the national self-excluded persons database before every gaming session under the unified self-exclusion procedure introduced by ONJN Order 79/2025. Player complaints can be filed with the operator and escalated to ONJN, which also orders ISP blocking of unlicensed sites.

How do I spot a fake Romania license claim?

Domain is not listed in any operator's Domeniu field on the ONJN Class I list Site claims a Romanian licence but shows no ONJN decision number or validity dates Licence validity dates in the register have expired Domain appears on ONJN's blacklist of blocked websites

Sources

Not sure how registers work in general? Read the guide on how to check a casino license or browse every jurisdiction we cover.