Editorial – Under Attack
by Insider
The March edition of Casino Inside magazine offers serious and highly up-to-date articles and analyses, essential for any operator in the market.
The gambling industry is once again under attack from politicians who, under the guise of caring for people, are one step away from dismantling the retail gambling industry through new legislative amendments. These changes would grant mayors veto power within their communities regarding the activity of companies in this field, effectively allowing them to ban gambling halls and betting shops in the administrative areas they oversee.
It is incredible how a sector that operates as a state monopoly, functions under a special law, and is extremely regulated and heavily taxed, ends up being treated as a criminal enterprise that must be wiped off the face of the earth simply to score points with voters.
Meanwhile, the fight against drugs has been declared lost, as Minister Predoiu announced some time ago. As for other vices (alcohol, cigarettes, etc.), all is well. We can die by the tens of thousands in peace—the state leaves us alone and does not leap to our defense with the same zeal it shows when it comes to the notorious “slot machines.”
March holds special significance for MaxBet: it is the month in which the company began its operations 23 years ago. During this time, it has become a leader and a benchmark for the industry in terms of professionalism in operating gambling halls, as well as a perfect blend of technology, people, and standards that has turned the company into a model to follow.
We invite you to read the Cover Story in this edition to discover what this anniversary means for the company and for the people who make up the MaxBet team.
Vlad Cazino returns to the pages of our magazine with an article in which he tells us that he is rebuilding the loyalty club from the ground up. Vlad does not promise “more,” “bigger,” or “faster” — but experience! And in the online casino sector, experience does not simply mean access to games, bonuses, or jackpots displayed in large fonts.
Ana-Maria Baciu, Managing Partner, and Cosmin Todirașcu, Associate at BACIU Partners, return to the pages of our magazine with an extremely interesting and timely topic: the practice of website cloning in the gambling industry. The phenomenon of clone websites is no longer solely an intellectual property issue; it has become a growing trend in the online gambling industry, with significant legal, reputational, and commercial implications for licensed operators. A must-read.
We also recommend a very insightful article on marketing in the gambling industry, written by Alexandra Șerb, Marketing Director at Magnum România. In 2026, marketing in the gambling sector is going through one of the most challenging phases of evolution in recent decades. The rapid growth of the online segment, increasing regulatory pressure, shifting consumer behavior, and technological advancement are forcing brands to rethink their strategies. In this context, we are no longer talking about a competition between online and retail, but about a market that is reshaping itself into an omnichannel model, where experience, responsibility, and technology become central pillars.
For the first time in the pages of our magazine, Horațiu Grigorescu, CIPP/E, Data Protection and Compliance Specialist, presents a practical guide to reducing the risks associated with GDPR non-compliance.
In the modern gambling industry, compliance is no longer just an administrative legal requirement — it is a strategic necessity. Under the strict supervision of the National Office for Gambling (ONJN), anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), operators must continuously maintain a balance between data protection, operational efficiency, and player trust.
