Beyond Regulation: The Legal Intersections Shaping Romania’s Gambling Industry
In a sector where the specific regulatory framework is the starting point for any legal discussion, the day-to-day operational reality of companies active in this industry depends critically on how gambling-specific rules intersect with other legal areas. Based on this strategic perspective, BACIU PARTNERS organized the first edition of «The House Edge – Winning the Margins – Critical Legal Intersections». The event was designed as a...
“AI chatbots and the promotion of illegal casinos: where does legal liability begin?”
Just a few months ago, I wrote here, on a positive note, about innovative solutions based on artificial intelligence and how gambling operators can use this technology to protect players, identify risky behaviors, perform predictive analytics and prevent fraud — all as an expression of an ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence. by Cosmina Simion, Managing Partner WH Simion Partners Today, however, the discussion must...
Agentic AI and the Online Gambling Industry
A New Paradigm of Cybercrime by Attorney-at-law Dr George Zlati[1] – University lecturer, specialized in cybercrime and blockchain technology Context In a series of two articles previously published we analysed the main risks associated with online gambling, as well as the typologies of cybercrime affecting the industry.[2] One of the conclusions of those analyses was that the use of bots based on artificial intelligence could,...
AML IS NO LONGER THE PROBLEM. HOW MATURE OPERATORS ARE TURNING COMPLIANCE INTO A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
The Romanian gambling industry is currently entering a new phase of maturity. After years in which AML compliance was treated primarily as a costly obligation, a shift in perspective is emerging: key operators are beginning to understand that AML is not a brake, but a business accelerator. by Gabriel Mazilu, AML Compliance Consultant This repositioning is not merely conceptual. It is the direct result of growing pressure...
THE DEMONIZATION AND HUMILIATION OF THE GAMBLING INDUSTRY IN ROMANIA
This article was written on the day when a national political crisis – the PSD’s exit from government – overlapped with the global economic crisis, marked by the war in Iran. As if the damage caused in nearly every sector by senseless, irrational measures – seemingly aimed at the citizens and businesses of our country – were not enough, the disagreements among those in power only compound the...
Over 10,000 interventions in a year to prevent and combat gambling addiction. The Responsible Gaming Association’s 2025 Report
How was 2025 for the Responsible Gaming Association With the support of the association’s sponsors, namely—in alphabetical order: Admiral, Betano, Bonus, EGT, Game World, Romanian Lottery, Maxbet, Mr. Bit, Magic, Sector 2 City Hall, Superbet, SevenSlots, Totogaming, Unibet, VVenture, and Winbet—we were able to increase the scope of our programs compared to 2024. As a result, 265 people received free psychotherapy...
