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EU country directory
Find sourced local guides and check their scope before drawing conclusions.
The 27 EU country guides retain separate national rules and sources. This directory is a navigation aid, not a determination of your eligibility or legal permission. A listing, website availability or overseas licence does not establish local authorization. Follow the dated guide and official sources for current details.
27 entries
Austria: the monopoly framework and foreign offers
Understand Austria's national gambling framework and concession checks. An overseas operator's European branding does not establish Austrian permission.
Sources: Austrian Finance Ministry — official guidance
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Austria’s Finance Ministry describes a gambling monopoly implemented through limited concessions. International internet gambling is also subject to the national framework. An overseas casino saying it is European does not answer the Austrian permission question. · Source |
| Regulator | Austrian Finance Ministry · Source |
| Licence lookup | Check the Ministry of Finance's list of concession holders for lotteries, online gambling, casinos and state-authorised machines. · Source |
| Complaints | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Exclusion | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
The local distinction that matters
Separate casino-style gambling from traditional sports betting, which the ministry identifies as a matter for regional governments. A betting authorisation should not be extrapolated to online slots or table games. Product classification comes before evaluating the size or wagering conditions of a promotional reward.
Sources: Austrian Finance Ministry — official guidance
Protection and practical limits
Cross-border disputes can involve complex national and EU-law issues. Preserve original contracts and payment evidence and seek qualified advice when necessary. Avoid services promising guaranteed repayment merely because an operator was foreign; a promotional article cannot decide an individual legal claim.
Sources: Austrian Finance Ministry — official guidance
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Belgium: local recognition before promotional claims
Check Belgian Gaming Commission recognition before considering casino promotions. Language options and familiar payment methods do not prove authorisation.
Sources: Belgian ConsumerConnect — official guidance · ConsumerConnect: blocked gambling accounts · Belgian Chamber: questions and answers, bonus prohibition
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | 21+ for the gambling websites covered by the federal consumer guidance; do not transfer lottery rules to online casino play. · Source |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Belgian federal consumer guidance says only operators recognised by the Gaming Commission are permitted, whether based domestically or abroad. A list of international casino promotions cannot replace that local authorisation check. · Source |
| Regulator | Belgian Gaming Commission (Commission des jeux de hasard / Kansspelcommissie). · Source |
| Licence lookup | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Complaints | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Exclusion | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
The local distinction that matters
Compare the exact website and legal company with Commission information. An absent blacklist entry does not establish approval. If payment is disputed, preserve the offer and game record as well as the balance: the federal guidance explains that conditions and technical errors can be relevant to the disagreement.
Sources: Belgian ConsumerConnect — official guidance · ConsumerConnect: blocked gambling accounts · Belgian Chamber: questions and answers, bonus prohibition
Protection and practical limits
Belgian gambling advertising and incentive rules are restrictive. This guide does not infer that a visible promotion is lawful or provide a catalogue of offers. Consult current Commission guidance before relying on an international publisher’s description of bonuses supposedly available locally.
Sources: Belgian ConsumerConnect — official guidance · ConsumerConnect: blocked gambling accounts · Belgian Chamber: questions and answers, bonus prohibition
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Bulgaria: a licence for the specified game
Use Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency guidance to check the exact licensed game or activity. A general company licence claim needs a product-level check.
Sources: National Revenue Agency — official information
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency explains that gambling requires a licence under the Gambling Act and that a licence authorises only the game or activity expressly named. Online operation is addressed within that framework. · Source |
| Regulator | National Revenue Agency · Source |
| Licence lookup | Official licensing information and records · Source |
| Complaints | Report an unlicensed gambling organiser to NRA using a qualified electronic signature or your full name and contact address. This reporting route is not a promise of individual compensation. · Source |
| Exclusion | NRA maintains a vulnerable-person register to prevent listed individuals from participating in gambling. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
What the official information establishes
Match the organiser and online activity rather than treating a betting licence as permission for every casino product. The agency’s explanation makes the separate-game principle explicit. Record the official licence information and the website actually used. A Bulgarian translation or a payment method familiar locally does not identify the scope of permission.
Sources: National Revenue Agency — official information
The distinction a bonus page can miss
Do not rely on an old regulator name or an archived certificate without checking current NRA information. Ownership, licence status and approved activity can change. For an existing bonus disagreement, preserve the original operator details as well as the current record so the complaint identifies who accepted the account and when.
Sources: National Revenue Agency — official information
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Croatia: the authorised operator list and exclusion register
Check Croatia's authorised online-operator table for company, game type and website. A locally accessible casino page does not establish operating rights.
Sources: Croatian Tax Administration — official information · Croatian Public Health Institute — exclusion register · Official Gazette — 2025 gambling amendments
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Croatia’s Tax Administration publishes an authorised online-operator table identifying company, game type and website. It also explains enforcement against unauthorised foreign online gambling. · Source |
| Regulator | Croatian Tax Administration · Source |
| Licence lookup | Official licensing information and records · Source |
| Complaints | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Exclusion | The Croatian Institute of Public Health provides the excluded-player register and instructions. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
What the official information establishes
Use the positive authorisation table, not just the blocked-address list. The table distinguishes casino games from betting and lottery activities. Match the destination domain after any redirect and confirm the relevant game category. A brand’s recognition elsewhere does not replace the Croatian decision and Ministry of Finance approval described by the authority.
Sources: Croatian Tax Administration — official information · Croatian Public Health Institute — exclusion register · Official Gazette — 2025 gambling amendments
The distinction a bonus page can miss
The official English page describes age verification and prohibits receiving online gambling payments from people under eighteen. Croatia also amended its gambling law in 2025, so older summaries of advertising and player protection need a freshness check. This guide does not assume every historic promotion remains permissible after those changes.
Sources: Croatian Tax Administration — official information · Croatian Public Health Institute — exclusion register · Official Gazette — 2025 gambling amendments
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Cyprus: online casino bonuses are not authorised betting
Understand the Republic of Cyprus's prohibition on online casinos and keep online betting licences separate from permission to offer casino games.
Sources: National Betting Authority — official information · National Betting Authority — FAQ and support route
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | The Republic of Cyprus’s National Betting Authority explicitly warns that online casinos are prohibited. Its online betting licence category must not be presented as online casino permission. This is a legal distinction between products, not a difference in how attractive their promotions appear. · Source |
| Regulator | National Betting Authority · Source |
| Licence lookup | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Complaints | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Exclusion | Licensed online bookmakers must offer self-exclusion and money and time limits. These protections concern licensed betting, not online casinos. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
What the official information establishes
The NBA’s official warning addresses misleading online advertisements, including unauthorised use of familiar people’s images. A celebrity image, social-media video or polished application does not supply regulatory approval. Verify claims through the authority itself. A bonus cannot make a prohibited online casino product lawful.
Sources: National Betting Authority — official information · National Betting Authority — FAQ and support route
The distinction a bonus page can miss
Separate the Republic of Cyprus’s rules from vague claims about Cyprus in an international operator’s company address. Incorporation, server location, a land-based casino and permission for online betting are different facts. None should be combined into a claim that online casino spins are authorised by the NBA.
Sources: National Betting Authority — official information · National Betting Authority — FAQ and support route
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Czechia: use the current legal-operator record
Use Czech Finance Ministry legal-gambling records and check their dates. A copied operator table may be less current than the official licensing source.
Sources: Czech Finance Ministry — official guidance
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | 18+; people under 18 cannot open a gambling account or enter casinos and gaming halls, even when accompanied. · Source |
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| Product scope / conditions | The Czech Finance Ministry publishes legal and illegal gambling information, permitted activities and excluded-person resources. Lists may be dated spreadsheets. A table copied into a bonus article can be less current than the official source and should not be treated as permanent evidence. · Source |
| Regulator | Czech Finance Ministry · Source |
| Licence lookup | Official licensing information and records · Source |
| Complaints | The Finance Ministry gambling hub provides a dedicated route for unpaid-winnings information. Preserve operator and payment records. · Source |
| Exclusion | The Finance Ministry gambling hub provides information about the register of excluded persons. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
The local distinction that matters
Open the newest applicable information and identify the account company and game category. Keep the Czech category alongside the English explanation so translation does not broaden the permission. If a company or domain changes, save the earlier contract and current record to establish which entity accepted funds.
Sources: Czech Finance Ministry — official guidance
Protection and practical limits
The ministry also provides information on unpaid winnings and exclusion. Those address different problems: a financial dispute needs records and a complaint route; gambling harm calls for protective tools and support. Neither requires continued play to make an account look active.
Sources: Czech Finance Ministry — official guidance
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Denmark: the current 10× wagering ceiling
Review Denmark's wagering cap and full game-contribution rule, and understand why generic international bonus calculations may not fit Danish conditions.
Sources: Spillemyndigheden — official guidance · Spillemyndigheden: licensed operators · Spillemyndigheden: complaining about a game · Spillemyndigheden: ROFUS
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | 18+ for online gambling. · Source |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Licensed online casino is a distinct permission; the authority requires operator access to ROFUS and technical controls. · Source |
| Regulator | Spillemyndigheden · Source |
| Licence lookup | Danish Gambling Authority online-casino licensing information. · Source |
| Complaints | Complain to the operator first. The Gambling Authority supervises conduct but does not decide individual payment disputes. · Source |
| Exclusion | ROFUS offers a 24-hour pause, 1, 3 or 6 months, or permanent exclusion from online gambling, casinos and shop betting. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
The local distinction that matters
The multiplier still needs a base. A hypothetical 100-kroner deposit and 100-kroner bonus require 1,000 kroner of stakes at ten times bonus only, or 2,000 kroner at ten times deposit plus bonus. The regulator also says winnings obtained in connection with a bonus must not receive their own wagering requirement.
Sources: Spillemyndigheden — official guidance · Spillemyndigheden: licensed operators · Spillemyndigheden: complaining about a game · Spillemyndigheden: ROFUS
Protection and practical limits
Check the live authority page instead of relying on historical publisher guidance. StopSpillet provides confidential guidance and information about treatment options; ROFUS is the exclusion register. These resources matter more than finishing a promotion when it encourages unwanted play.
Sources: Spillemyndigheden — official guidance · Spillemyndigheden: licensed operators · Spillemyndigheden: complaining about a game · Spillemyndigheden: ROFUS
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Estonia: match the operator, brand and website
Check Estonia's official operator list by company, brand, website and licensed activity, connecting the advertised casino to the entity holding permission.
Sources: Estonian Tax and Customs Board — official guidance
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | 21+ for online games of chance, under section 34(2) of the Gambling Act effective from 1 January 2026. · Source |
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| Product scope / conditions | Estonia’s Tax and Customs Board publishes a legal-operator list identifying company, brand, website and licence information. Consumers usually remember brands, while permission concerns entities and activities. A bonus review needs to connect those fields rather than treating a logo as the licence. · Source |
| Regulator | Estonian Tax and Customs Board · Source |
| Licence lookup | Official licensing information and records · Source |
| Complaints | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Exclusion | Use e-MTA to restrict casino games, betting or classical lotteries. Choose a 6–36 month minimum before removal can be requested. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
The local distinction that matters
Compare the account domain with the list, especially when a page claims to be a new mirror of a known service. A similar name or email address is insufficient. The authority also maintains gambling restrictions and explains that authorised operators must not permit play when a valid prohibition applies.
Sources: Estonian Tax and Customs Board — official guidance
Protection and practical limits
Age requirements differ by product. An adults-only label elsewhere is not a complete eligibility check for Estonia. Use current rules for the actual activity and never borrow another person’s account or identification. Promotional availability cannot remove age or exclusion requirements.
Sources: Estonian Tax and Customs Board — official guidance
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Finland: distinguish current rules from the 2027 transition
Understand Finland's mainland licensing transition and planned July 2027 market start. An early application does not establish current operating permission.
Sources: Finnish Police: gambling reform and dates · Finnish Police: information for players · Western Uusimaa: help for gambling problems
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | 18+ for gambling in the mainland framework described by Finnish Police. · Source |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Finland’s Police describe a mainland transition: the monopoly continues through June 2027, while the new licensed market starts on 1 July 2027. Applications may be made earlier, but an application or advance announcement is not permission to begin operations immediately. · Source |
| Regulator | Finnish Police · Source |
| Licence lookup | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Complaints | For the existing mainland monopoly before July 2027, Police guidance describes a recommended-decision dispute route. Future arrangements differ. · Source |
| Exclusion | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
The local distinction that matters
Read the effective date rather than only the announcement date. The Police say new licences cannot enter into force before 1 July 2027. An October 2026 article calling Finland an already open casino market would conflate two periods. Check the official source again when reading this guide after transition.
Sources: Finnish Police: gambling reform and dates · Finnish Police: information for players · Western Uusimaa: help for gambling problems
Protection and practical limits
Player information also distinguishes dispute arrangements before and after reform. Do not assume an old complaint route remains correct forever. This summary concerns mainland Finland and should not be silently extended to every Åland-specific legal question.
Sources: Finnish Police: gambling reform and dates · Finnish Police: information for players · Western Uusimaa: help for gambling problems
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
France: why online casino bonuses are not a legal offer
Understand France's distinction between prohibited online casino games and authorised betting or poker, using ANJ guidance rather than foreign licence claims.
Sources: ANJ — official guidance · ANJ: authorised operators · ANJ: resolving a dispute · French public service: gambling exclusion
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | 18+ for authorised online gambling. This age threshold does not make online casino games lawful. · Source |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Online roulette, blackjack and slot websites are prohibited in France. ANJ distinguishes these games from authorised online betting and poker. · Source |
| Regulator | ANJ · Source |
| Licence lookup | Check ANJ's list of authorised sports-betting, horse-betting and poker sites; it is not a list of licensed online casinos. · Source |
| Complaints | For authorised operators, complain to the operator first, then approach the games mediator after an unsatisfactory response or 20 days without one. Report suspected illegality to ANJ; ANJ does not award compensation. · Source |
| Exclusion | ANJ voluntary exclusion has a three-year minimum and covers physical casinos, authorised online betting/poker and FDJ/PMU account-based games. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
The local distinction that matters
A company may have permission for poker without permission for online casino games. Check the product as well as the domain. If a promotion promises French players casino spins, stop at the legality question: no wagering calculation repairs the lack of authorisation. Do not send identity documents merely because support says an international licence is sufficient.
Sources: ANJ — official guidance · ANJ: authorised operators · ANJ: resolving a dispute · French public service: gambling exclusion
Protection and practical limits
ANJ provides information on reporting illegal gambling. Joueurs Info Service supports players and people close to them. Reporting an unlawful site and seeking help with gambling harm have different purposes; neither guarantees recovery of money.
Sources: ANJ — official guidance · ANJ: authorised operators · ANJ: resolving a dispute · French public service: gambling exclusion
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Germany: check the product and territorial permission
Use Germany's official whitelist to distinguish slots, poker and online casino permissions, including the territorial scope relevant to a promotional offer.
Sources: GGL — official guidance · GGL: product-specific player protections · GGL: reporting violations and complaint scope · GGL: current stake-limit FAQ (updated 25 August 2026)
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | People under 18 may not participate in licensed online gambling. · Source |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Germany requires more than a generic casino licence check. The official whitelist distinguishes virtual slots, online poker and online casino games. Some entries have nationwide scope; online casino permissions can specify a particular state. Bonus comparisons frequently conceal these differences. · Source |
| Regulator | GGL · Source |
| Licence lookup | Official licensing information and records · Source |
| Complaints | Report illegal online gambling, advertising breaches or irregularities through the GGL portal. GGL does not handle complaints about transactions with an operator. · Source |
| Exclusion | OASIS provides a player-exclusion application. The regulator FAQ also explains the separate 24-hour online panic-button exclusion. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
The local distinction that matters
Read the row for the actual game and record the operator, domain, category and territory. A virtual-slot permission is not evidence that every live table game may be offered throughout Germany. If a promotion combines slots and roulette, each activity needs its own applicable permission. The geographical scope must match the player.
Sources: GGL — official guidance · GGL: product-specific player protections · GGL: reporting violations and complaint scope · GGL: current stake-limit FAQ (updated 25 August 2026)
Protection and practical limits
Publishers sometimes call virtual-slot websites online casinos in everyday language. The official register uses narrower categories. Preserve the original German product label alongside an English explanation so translation does not silently expand what is permitted.
Sources: GGL — official guidance · GGL: product-specific player protections · GGL: reporting violations and complaint scope · GGL: current stake-limit FAQ (updated 25 August 2026)
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Greece: identify the B2C online permission
Check Greek online gambling permissions for the account operator, distinguishing consumer-facing licences from game suppliers' technical credentials.
Sources: Hellenic Gaming Commission — official information
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | HGC Type 1 covers online betting. Type 2 covers other online games, including casino, live casino and poker. · Source |
| Regulator | Hellenic Gaming Commission · Source |
| Licence lookup | Official licensing information and records · Source |
| Complaints | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Exclusion | Online options include a 24-hour time-out, temporary exclusion of at least one month, and indefinite exclusion with a one-year minimum. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
What the official information establishes
Identify the legal account company and match its online permission with the service advertised. Do not assume a betting permission resolves a casino question. A Greek-language page or a familiar international brand is only a starting clue. Keep the exact domain and licence details with the conditions you accepted.
Sources: Hellenic Gaming Commission — official information
The distinction a bonus page can miss
The Commission’s B2C guidance refers to player protection, responsible gambling and anti-money-laundering obligations. Those do not disappear when promotional credit is used. Verification and withdrawal questions should therefore be asked separately from how much wagering a counter shows. A completed bonus is not proof that every account process has finished.
Sources: Hellenic Gaming Commission — official information
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Hungary: online casino permission is concession-linked
Check Hungary's online casino concession and authorisation framework separately from remote betting rules or claims based on foreign gambling licences.
Sources: SZTFH — official information · SZTFH: player protection resources
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | 18+ for online casino games. · Source |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Hungary’s SZTFH explains that online casino operation is reserved to the relevant casino concession companies and requires authorisation. The online casino framework should not be confused with a general description of remote betting or with foreign gambling licences. · Source |
| Regulator | SZTFH · Source |
| Licence lookup | SZTFH official register lists authorised online casino domains, operators, validity and suspension status. · Source |
| Complaints | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Exclusion | SZTFH guidance describes exclusion and separate deposit, stake, loss and time controls for online casino accounts. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
What the official information establishes
Check the authorised company, website, permission period and any suspension. SZTFH describes publishing these details for online casino operators. The authority also states that access is limited to players connecting from a Hungarian IP address. That is a restriction to respect, not a reason to seek methods for preserving a promotion while abroad.
Sources: SZTFH — official information · SZTFH: player protection resources
The distinction a bonus page can miss
The authority’s guidance describes protective tools including exclusion, limits on deposits, stakes and losses, and time-related information. These tools answer different questions: a stake limit is not a deposit limit, and a reminder does not itself prevent further play. Understand their scope and do not increase them to complete a reward.
Sources: SZTFH — official information · SZTFH: player protection resources
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Ireland: betting reform is not automatically casino licensing
Understand Ireland's staged regulatory transition, distinguishing 2026 betting licence applications from gaming licensing that remains with Revenue.
Sources: GRAI and Revenue — official information · GRAI — February 2026 betting licensing announcement
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Ireland is implementing a staged gambling regulatory transition. GRAI’s February 2026 announcements opened applications for specified betting licences. · Source |
| Regulator | GRAI and Revenue · Source |
| Licence lookup | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Complaints | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Exclusion | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
What the official information establishes
An announcement about a remote betting licence does not establish that a website’s online casino has received a new remote gaming licence. Read the product category, issuing body, commencement and effective date. The word licensed without those details is insufficient for evaluating an Irish casino promotion.
Sources: GRAI and Revenue — official information · GRAI — February 2026 betting licensing announcement
The distinction a bonus page can miss
Revenue’s statement about continuing gaming licensing should not itself be interpreted as proof that a particular overseas online casino has Irish authorisation. This guide does not certify that point or infer legality from a foreign licence. Consult current GRAI and Revenue guidance for the actual activity and avoid publisher claims that collapse application, licensing and operation into one event.
Sources: GRAI and Revenue — official information · GRAI — February 2026 betting licensing announcement
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Italy: remote gambling concessions and account terms
Use Italy's ADM remote-gambling resources to check authorised concessionaires and account permissions before relying on a generic European licence claim.
Sources: ADM — official guidance · ADM: Portale Segnalazioni · ADM: gambling FAQ · ADM: blocked gambling websites, September 2026 update · ADM: current remote-gambling exclusion options · Normattiva: Decree-law 98/2011, Article 24
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | 18+ for participation in public games with cash prizes, under Article 24 of Decree-law 98/2011. · Source |
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| Product scope / conditions | Italy’s ADM maintains remote-gambling information with authorised concessionaires, rules and player resources. This is the appropriate starting point for checking an Italian online account. A generic European licence claim is not an adequate replacement. · Source |
| Regulator | ADM · Source |
| Licence lookup | Official licensing information and records · Source |
| Complaints | ADM Portale Segnalazioni lets account holders submit formal reports to remote-gambling concessionaires and follow their replies. Access uses SPID or CIE; a report does not guarantee compensation. · Source |
| Exclusion | ADM describes transversal, single-concessionaire and game-category exclusions. Check the selected scope in the current official interface; narrower restrictions do not cover every account. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
The local distinction that matters
Identify the concessionaire in the contract and compare it with ADM information. A multinational brand can operate separate services under different permissions. Distinguish deposited money, promotional credit and amounts released after conditions are met. If a package needs several deposits, identify every dependency instead of treating its advertised maximum as one payment.
Italy prohibits participation in public games with cash prizes by people under 18 under Article 24 of Decree-law 98/2011. A payment method, a foreign account or an adult’s permission does not replace that eligibility requirement. Keep account credentials private and do not allow another person to play through your identity.
Sources: ADM — official guidance · ADM: Portale Segnalazioni · ADM: gambling FAQ · ADM: blocked gambling websites, September 2026 update · ADM: current remote-gambling exclusion options · Normattiva: Decree-law 98/2011, Article 24
Protection and practical limits
ADM links to remote-gambling self-exclusion. Its official interface describes different exclusion scopes, so read current options carefully rather than assuming each selection covers identical activities and concessionaires. Do not delay protective action to preserve promotional credit.
Sources: ADM — official guidance · ADM: Portale Segnalazioni · ADM: gambling FAQ · ADM: blocked gambling websites, September 2026 update · ADM: current remote-gambling exclusion options · Normattiva: Decree-law 98/2011, Article 24
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Latvia: use the organiser register, not the supplier list
Check Latvia's licensed gambling organisers by company, activity and website, keeping their permissions separate from licences held by service providers.
Sources: State Revenue Service — official information
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Latvia’s State Revenue Service publishes a licensed gambling organiser list with company details, permitted activities and websites. It separately lists gambling service providers. · Source |
| Regulator | State Revenue Service · Source |
| Licence lookup | Official licensing information and records · Source |
| Complaints | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Exclusion | Register for self-exclusion from Latvian gambling, including interactive gambling and interactive lotteries. The minimum exclusion period is 12 months. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
What the official information establishes
Look for the interactive-gambling activity associated with the actual organiser and domain. A brand can operate different country websites under different entities or permissions. A Latvian account should not be checked against another country’s version merely because the logo is identical. Save the exact official entry and check date.
Sources: State Revenue Service — official information
The distinction a bonus page can miss
Older articles may point to earlier institutional pages or use an outdated register copy. The current VID page provides a practical starting point, but its presence does not eliminate the need to check status and product. Avoid reproducing a fixed operator count as if it were permanent; a dated entry is more useful than a headline about how many casinos exist.
Sources: State Revenue Service — official information
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Lithuania: licensed gambling does not imply lawful bonuses
Review Lithuania's restrictions on gambling inducements alongside licensing. An authorised service does not automatically permit conventional casino bonuses.
Sources: Lithuanian Gaming Control Authority — official information · Gaming Control Authority — inducement consultation · LPT: responsible gambling requirements effective November 2025 · LPT: authorised remote entities · LPT: exclusion register information
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | 21+ for remote gambling under the requirements effective from 1 November 2025. · Source |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Lithuania’s Gaming Control Authority explains both gambling licensing and restrictions on encouraging participation. Its published consultation describes a broad prohibition on promotional inducement, including rewards and similar measures. · Source |
| Regulator | Lithuanian Gaming Control Authority · Source |
| Licence lookup | Check the LPT register of remote-gambling permits and licensed websites. · Source |
| Complaints | Submit a signed report of suspected gambling-law breaches through LPT's complaint form. Reports may be in Lithuanian or English; emailed reports require an electronic signature. · Source |
| Exclusion | The authority FAQ distinguishes gambling exclusion from restrictions on internet lotteries; check the scope of the chosen tool. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
What the official information establishes
The authority’s FAQ distinguishes having a gambling licence from holding the relevant activity permit. Both matter when checking remote gambling. A foreign licence, working website or Lithuanian translation does not replace the domestic requirements. Read the actual permission rather than treating technical access as approval.
Sources: Lithuanian Gaming Control Authority — official information · Gaming Control Authority — inducement consultation · LPT: responsible gambling requirements effective November 2025 · LPT: authorised remote entities · LPT: exclusion register information
The distinction a bonus page can miss
Promotional restrictions concern substance, not merely labels. Calling an incentive a gift, trial or loyalty benefit does not automatically place it outside the rules. This guide explains concepts without presenting claim links or lists of supposedly available local bonuses. Current legal text and authority guidance should control any assessment of a specific communication.
Sources: Lithuanian Gaming Control Authority — official information · Gaming Control Authority — inducement consultation · LPT: responsible gambling requirements effective November 2025 · LPT: authorised remote entities · LPT: exclusion register information
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Luxembourg: do not invent a domestic online casino licence
Understand Luxembourg's restrictive authorisation framework and the limits of historical assessments when checking present-day online gambling claims.
Sources: Luxembourg Ministry of Justice — official information · Ministry of Justice — dated national risk assessment
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Luxembourg’s Ministry of Justice describes a restrictive authorisation framework for gambling. Its published national risk assessment states that no domestic online gambling companies were authorised at the time of that assessment. · Source |
| Regulator | Luxembourg Ministry of Justice · Source |
| Licence lookup | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Complaints | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Exclusion | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
What the official information establishes
The ministry’s current service page identifies the authority responsible for games of chance and related authorisations. This research did not establish a current domestic competitive online casino licensing register. Accordingly, this guide does not describe foreign casino promotions as Luxembourg-licensed or treat silence in an older source as permission.
Sources: Luxembourg Ministry of Justice — official information · Ministry of Justice — dated national risk assessment
The distinction a bonus page can miss
Do not confuse a land-based casino authorisation, a lottery service, corporate incorporation or an overseas gambling licence. Each concerns a different activity or legal relationship. If an online page claims a Luxembourg licence, request the issuing authority, legal basis, entity, product and official verification route before supplying personal data.
Sources: Luxembourg Ministry of Justice — official information · Ministry of Justice — dated national risk assessment
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Malta: what an MGA licence establishes
Distinguish an MGA gambling licence from permission to serve another EU country. Local market rules remain relevant when assessing a casino promotion.
Sources: Malta Gaming Authority — official guidance
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | MGA player-protection guidance prohibits gambling under age 18. · Source |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | MGA-licensed websites must identify the licensee and provide player-protection information and tools. Check each destination country separately before assuming permission. · Source |
| Regulator | Malta Gaming Authority · Source |
| Licence lookup | MGA provides a licensee register searchable by name, authorisation status, URL and gaming service. · Source |
| Complaints | MGA directs online casino complaints to its dedicated online complaint form, rather than the general enquiries email. · Source |
| Exclusion | MGA licensees must offer definite and indefinite self-exclusion. Check the brands covered; exclusion must not prevent withdrawing funds. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
The local distinction that matters
Use the official register to match company, URL, status and service. A copied seal does not provide the same evidence. Also distinguish software-supplier authorisation from permission to operate a consumer account. The MGA’s player guidance requires documented complaints procedures and referral opportunities to registered alternative dispute resolution after internal procedures are exhausted.
Sources: Malta Gaming Authority — official guidance
Protection and practical limits
For a payment disagreement, keep the contract, promotional conditions and account record. Ask for the operator’s final position and ADR information. Reporting a suspected regulatory breach and seeking a determination of a personal financial dispute are different processes.
Sources: Malta Gaming Authority — official guidance
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Netherlands: bonus consent and protected groups
Understand Dutch treatment of bonuses as advertising, including restrictions on targeting vulnerable people and young adults under twenty-four.
Sources: Kansspelautoriteit — official guidance · Ksa: register of licensees · Ksa: questions and reports · Ksa: Cruks coverage
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | 18+; the operator must verify age and identity and check the player against Cruks before access. · Source |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Online gambling requires Dutch permission. Check the exact company, website, app and licence number in Ksa records. · Source |
| Regulator | Kansspelautoriteit · Source |
| Licence lookup | Ksa guidance links the official register of licensed companies, websites and apps. · Source |
| Complaints | Raise the issue with the operator and report suspected misconduct to Ksa. Ksa does not mediate an individual payment dispute. · Source |
| Exclusion | Cruks exclusion covers Dutch-licensed gambling sites, gaming halls and casinos for at least six months. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
The local distinction that matters
Players must expressly accept bonus conditions and be able to decline further bonuses. Guidance also prohibits offering a bonus during play and describes restrictions following safer-gambling intervention. A message in an account is not proof that targeting was lawful. Loss-linked cashback is specifically identified as impermissible.
Sources: Kansspelautoriteit — official guidance · Ksa: register of licensees · Ksa: questions and reports · Ksa: Cruks coverage
Protection and practical limits
Keep the acceptance record and any request to stop promotions. If another offer arrives after opting out, preserve the message. Marketing opt-out differs from self-exclusion: the former concerns communications, while the latter restricts gambling access.
Sources: Kansspelautoriteit — official guidance · Ksa: register of licensees · Ksa: questions and reports · Ksa: Cruks coverage
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Poland: online casino and betting are distinct
Distinguish Poland's state-monopoly online casino service from licensed betting. A bookmaker's permission is not evidence of an online casino authorisation.
Sources: Polish Finance Ministry — official guidance
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | 18+ for gambling other than the statutory exceptions for raffle and promotional lotteries. · Source |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Poland’s official legal-gambling information distinguishes the state-monopoly online casino service from licensed betting. A list of permitted bookmakers is therefore not a list of businesses authorised to offer online casino games. Bonus comparison pages often hide this product distinction. · Source |
| Regulator | Polish Finance Ministry · Source |
| Licence lookup | Official licensing information and records · Source |
| Complaints | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Exclusion | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
The local distinction that matters
Start with the official legal online entities and the scope of each activity. Match the website as well as the company. The illegal-domain register offers warnings, but absence does not constitute approval. A casino tab reached through a redirect must be checked separately from a permitted betting service.
Sources: Polish Finance Ministry — official guidance
Protection and practical limits
Do not treat offshore access as an alternative legal framework. A Polish payment option or translated support service does not supply permission. If funds are already disputed, retain the transaction trail instead of paying additional fees to release supposed winnings.
Sources: Polish Finance Ministry — official guidance
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Portugal: read the SRIJ licence and amendments
Use Portugal's SRIJ lists to check licensed entities and permitted online gambling. A Portuguese-language overseas promotion does not prove local permission.
Sources: SRIJ — official guidance
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | 18+ for online games and betting. · Source |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Portugal’s SRIJ publishes licensed entities and authorised online gambling information. Its player guidance directs readers to official lists when checking where gambling is permitted. A Portuguese translation of an overseas casino offer should not be treated as local authorisation. · Source |
| Regulator | SRIJ · Source |
| Licence lookup | Official licensing information and records · Source |
| Complaints | SRIJ separates service complaints from reports of illegal gambling, underage access and access by excluded players. Use its relevant form. · Source |
| Exclusion | SRIJ platform exclusion covers all licensed Portuguese online operators; an operator-site request covers that site only. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
The local distinction that matters
Record the licence relevant to the advertised product, including status notes or amendments. A sportsbook permission is not a shortcut for proving casino permission. A useful research record identifies company, domain, activity and check date, making later changes visible rather than hiding them inside a general brand recommendation.
Sources: SRIJ — official guidance
Protection and practical limits
Retain original Portuguese wording for the wagering base, expiry and withdrawal treatment. A translation that describes restricted promotional credit as available cash can materially misrepresent the offer. Ask for written clarification before accepting an unclear term.
Sources: SRIJ — official guidance
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Romania: Class I operators and Class II suppliers
Distinguish Romania's Class I gambling organisers from Class II service providers when checking whether a casino account operator holds the relevant licence.
Sources: ONJN — official information
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Romania’s ONJN public portal distinguishes Class I principal gambling organisers from Class II businesses providing related services. The distinction is important for bonus pages: a payment processor or technology supplier’s licence does not establish permission for a consumer-facing casino account. · Source |
| Regulator | ONJN · Source |
| Licence lookup | Official licensing information and records · Source |
| Complaints | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Exclusion | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
What the official information establishes
Start with the company in the account contract, then identify the relevant Class I and activity information. Do not stop after finding any familiar company in a public register. A single corporate group can contain several entities with different roles. The actual domain and current authorisation need to align with the service supplied.
Sources: ONJN — official information
The distinction a bonus page can miss
A portal classification is not a certification of every promotion or a permanent guarantee of operational status. If a licence, authorisation or domain detail is missing, leave it unresolved and seek current ONJN information. This guide does not publish operator counts, numerical age claims or universal exclusion promises from unverified secondary summaries.
Sources: ONJN — official information
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Slovakia: check approved websites and the exclusion register
Check Slovakia's legal-websites list alongside operator and individual licence registers. A Slovak-language page or domain alone does not prove permission.
Sources: ÚRHH — official information · ÚRHH — excluded-person register · ÚRHH: published internet-casino game plan · ÚRHH: consumer protection from February 2026 · ÚRHH: responsible advertising code and age notice
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | 18+; the regulator's advertising code requires a notice that participation by people under 18 is prohibited. · Source |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Slovakia’s gambling regulator publishes a legal-websites page and separate registers of operators and individual licences. These sources should be used together when evaluating a promotional claim. A Slovak-language page or a .sk suffix does not itself establish permission. · Source |
| Regulator | ÚRHH · Source |
| Licence lookup | Official licensing information and records · Source |
| Complaints | Since 1 February 2026, URHH consumer supervision covers unfair practices, unfair terms, marketing and bonus transparency in gambling. Consult its current submission route and keep the operator correspondence. · Source |
| Exclusion | The regulator maintains the Register of Excluded Persons (RVO) and publishes application instructions. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
What the official information establishes
Match the company, approved website, game category and validity information. A downloaded list has a date; an old copy is not permanent evidence. If a subdomain or redirect is involved, compare it with the approved website and the operator’s official explanation rather than assuming every similar address is covered.
Sources: ÚRHH — official information · ÚRHH — excluded-person register · ÚRHH: published internet-casino game plan · ÚRHH: consumer protection from February 2026 · ÚRHH: responsible advertising code and age notice
The distinction a bonus page can miss
The regulator also maintains information about excluded persons and publishes consumer-protection and complaint routes. These resources have different purposes. The excluded-person register concerns access restrictions, while a complaint about a balance needs terms and transaction evidence. A reward should not delay a decision to use protective tools.
Sources: ÚRHH — official information · ÚRHH — excluded-person register · ÚRHH: published internet-casino game plan · ÚRHH: consumer protection from February 2026 · ÚRHH: responsible advertising code and age notice
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Slovenia: online casino activity belongs in the concession check
Use Slovenia's concession information and online casino register extract to distinguish internet permissions from the operation of a physical casino.
Sources: Slovenian Government — official information
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Slovenia’s government distinguishes classic games of chance from special casino games and publishes concession information. Its Slovenian page includes a register extract specifically for online casino gambling. · Source |
| Regulator | Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS) supervises gambling. · Source |
| Licence lookup | Official licensing information and records · Source |
| Complaints | Not established in this directory. Check the relevant official source. |
| Exclusion | Slovenia maintains a national self-exclusion system; read FURS instructions for its scope and application. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
What the official information establishes
Read the relevant concession record and identify the company and permitted activity. Do not expand a land-based permission or a lottery concession into every online casino product. The government’s classifications have legal meaning even if an international publisher groups all gambling under one casino heading.
Sources: Slovenian Government — official information
The distinction a bonus page can miss
Record the date of the register extract and preserve the original Slovenian product description. A translated summary can omit the online qualification or broaden the scope. If a website claims permission but the record cannot be matched, seek clarification from the responsible authority rather than treating technical access as confirmation.
Sources: Slovenian Government — official information
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Spain: connect the offer to the licensed activity
Start with Spain's DGOJ licensed-operator information and check that a promotion belongs to the locally authorised service, not just a translated website.
Sources: DGOJ — official guidance · DGOJ: RGIAJ questions · DGOJ: complaints
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | 18+; DGOJ's age notice identifies gambling as restricted to people over 18, under the national gambling law. · Source |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Spain’s DGOJ publishes licensed-operator information. Use it as the starting point for national online gambling checks. A Spanish-language promotion on a multinational website does not establish that the offer belongs to the locally authorised account or service. · Source |
| Regulator | DGOJ · Source |
| Licence lookup | Official licensing information and records · Source |
| Complaints | Complain to the operator first. Escalation to DGOJ is available after an unsatisfactory response or no response within one month. · Source |
| Exclusion | DGOJ registration in RGIAJ bars online gambling; the effect on land-based products depends on the applicable rules. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
The local distinction that matters
Match the contracting company and domain rather than only the trading name, then establish the activity covered. The local and international versions of a familiar brand can have different entities and terms. Save the local conditions displayed to the account rather than importing a multiplier from an international review.
Sources: DGOJ — official guidance · DGOJ: RGIAJ questions · DGOJ: complaints
Protection and practical limits
Advertising requirements are sensitive to legal updates. This guide does not repeat historical welcome-bonus waiting periods as if they were timeless rules. Record the date of the promotion and check current DGOJ information when evaluating an incentive or dispute.
Sources: DGOJ — official guidance · DGOJ: RGIAJ questions · DGOJ: complaints
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
Sweden: the first-occasion bonus rule
Understand Sweden's first-occasion bonus rule and why the licensed company, rather than a newly encountered trading brand, matters for eligibility.
Sources: Spelinspektionen — official guidance · Spelinspektionen: licence register · Spelinspektionen: problems with an operator · Spelinspektionen: Spelpaus
Read the reviewed local context and sources
| Age | 18+ for gambling. · Source |
|---|---|
| Product scope / conditions | Swedish guidance says a licensee may offer or provide a bonus only on the first occasion a player participates in one of its games. The rule concerns the licensee, not merely the trading brand. A newly encountered website may therefore not represent a new qualifying relationship. · Source |
| Regulator | Spelinspektionen · Source |
| Licence lookup | Official register of valid Swedish licences, permissions and online gambling domains. · Source |
| Complaints | Complain to the operator first. Unresolved disputes may be referred to ARN, subject to its eligibility requirements; ARN makes recommendations. · Source |
| Exclusion | Spelpaus covers licensed gambling requiring player registration. · Source |
Compiled from the cited evidence in the existing country/state guide; additional field sources are linked individually. A null field is not yet established, not an assertion that no rule or service exists.
Editorial review: 25 October 2026. Sources belong to the linked guide; verify current details with the authority.
The local distinction that matters
Identify the company in the Swedish licence register and consider earlier play with that licensee. A list of brand names cannot resolve eligibility. The regulator also discusses court treatment of packages whose later instalments depend on additional deposits. Calling several deposit rewards one welcome package does not automatically make every instalment permissible.
Sources: Spelinspektionen — official guidance · Spelinspektionen: licence register · Spelinspektionen: problems with an operator · Spelinspektionen: Spelpaus
Protection and practical limits
Spelpaus offers national self-exclusion from registered gambling with Swedish licensees. A pending bonus is not a reason to postpone protection. Exclusion limits access; support or counselling can address the wider effects on money, relationships and wellbeing.
Sources: Spelinspektionen — official guidance · Spelinspektionen: licence register · Spelinspektionen: problems with an operator · Spelinspektionen: Spelpaus
Age, regulator, licence lookup, complaints and exclusion: use the full guide where documented. Any field not stated here is not established by this directory; it must be checked with the relevant official source.
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