Lottery tickets operate under a state monopoly in Romania, with the Romanian National Lottery holding exclusive rights granted by law. Class 3 licence is granted by benefit of law to the Romanian National Lottery, which is prohibited from granting this right to any other operator (1). The organisation and operating of gambling in Romania are administered by the ONJN, which is the National Gambling Office, a specialised body of the central public administration subordinated to the Romanian Ministry of Finance that has enforcement prerogatives.
Online lottery games are restricted since this category falls under the monopoly of the Romanian National Lottery, while land-based lottery games are also restricted under this same exclusive arrangement (1). The Romanian State, through the ONJN, may grant the right to organise and operate gambling on the basis of a licence and an authorisation to operate gambling except monopolies such as lottery games (2). Romanian legislation regulates three types of licences: Class 1 for B2C operators, Class 2 for B2B providers, and Class 3 granted exclusively to the Romanian National Lottery.
"Class 3 licence – this licence is granted by benefit of law to the Romanian National Lottery, which is prohibited from granting this right to any other operator."
The regulatory framework for gaming was reformed in 2015–16, creating a gambling market characterized as robust in both land-based and online sectors (1). The requirements and procedure for granting licences and authorisations are precisely regulated, with their granting depending strictly and exclusively on the fulfilment of legal conditions, and the timeframe for solving applications set at 30 days from the date of submission of complete documentation (2). The current legislation in the field of gambling remains stable and consolidated over time, with no fundamental changes expected regarding licensing or authorisation procedures.
Source:
https://practiceguides.chambers.com/practice-guides/gaming-law-2024/romania/trends-and-developments
https://www.advennt.com/jurisdictions/online-gaming/romania/
Last updated: 16-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
