Dealer Change at the ONJN Table: Lucky Lou Watches the House Reshuffle Its Own Pit Boss
Vlad-Cristian Soare is out and Valentin-Ioan Tomescu takes over ONJN amid scrutiny of Romania’s gambling regulator.
The House Google Built: Lucky Lou on the €91 Billion Black Market and Big Tech's Very Profitable Blind Eye
Europe’s gambling black market is booming. ONJN, the CJEU and new enforcement are putting Google, Meta and illegal casinos on notice.
Raked to the Bone: Romania Wants 40% of Your Jackpot — While Its Own Regulators Get Pinched Taking Bribes
Romania's new gambling tax can take up to 40% of large jackpot winnings while the country's gambling regulator faces corruption allegations.
The Local Council Gamble: How Romania Triggered a Regulatory Crisis
Romania’s GEO 7/2026 has triggered uncertainty, venue closures, and a sharp decline in slot machines across the country.
ONJN Spent the Last Year Cleaning Up Romania’s Gambling Industry
Romania’s ONJN blacklisted 300 gambling sites, launched new player protections, and expanded enforcement powers in 2025-26.
Spinocchio Gains Romanian Class II Licence
iGaming newcomer Spinocchio secures a Romanian Class II software licence, unlocking EU casino markets through Szilaghi Consulting support.
Romania’s ONJN Faces Scrutiny Over Gambling Oversight Failures
The Romanian government has summoned ONJN leadership to explain massive regulatory failures flagged in a damning audit report.
3 Oaks Gaming Secures Certification to Expand in Romania
3 Oaks Gaming receives official certification from Romania’s ONJN, allowing it to distribute its iGaming titles in the regulated market.
BetConstruct Secures Romanian B2C Licence
BetConstruct secures Romanian Remote Gambling B2C Licence, expanding its regulated casino and fixed-odds betting operations.
Romania Imposes New Regulations on B2B iGaming Industry
New Romanian law no. 107/2024 introduces stringent B2B regulations for iGaming, imposing strict compliance measures & significant penalties.
Romania Implements New Law Banning Slots Machines in Smaller Towns
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announces a reform in Romania's gambling regulations, targeting towns with less than 15,000 inhabitants.
Booming Games Obtains Romanian License for iGaming Expansion
Booming Games has been granted a Romanian B2B license by ONJN, marking a significant step in its European market expansion strategy.
Cristian-Gabriel Pascu's Revocation from ONJN
Rapid appointment and subsequent revocation of Cristian-Gabriel Pascu from ONJN and implications on Romanian gambling regulation.
3 Oaks Gaming Secures Romania Licence for iGaming Expansion
3 Oaks Gaming's strategic expansion continues with acquisition of a Romania licence, bolstering its presence in the European iGaming market.
Romania's Stance on Gambling: Stringent Regulations in the Making
Romania's government intensified its grip on the nation's gambling sector with the introduction of an emergency ordinance.
ONJN revokes the Romanian gambling license for Goldprest Impex
Goldprest Impex SRL, a slots operator, had its licence revoked by the Romanian gambling regulator because it did not pay the full licence fee.
Romania has officially granted certification to PopOK Gaming slots.
PopOK Gaming has successfully obtained certification for Romania, enabling the provision of its innovative iGaming solutions in the region.
Boldplay Secures ONJN iGaming License in Romania
Boldplay secures an ONJN license to bring its iGaming content to Romania, expanding its footprint with over 80 engaging games.