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...
What It Takes for a Successful Online Casino in 2026
The new regulations recently enacted by the Romanian government—which target the land-based gambling market—and the economic realities of Romania’s gambling industry at the start of 2026 suggest that, in theory, competition in the online casino sector will intensify in the near future. In this article, we aim to explore what an online casino will need in 2026 to be successful. Legislative and Regulatory Context To recap what we know...
Do video games pave the way for gambling among teenagers?
Video games are considered a source of positive experiences or an alternative way to spend free time; however, it is becoming increasingly evident that excessive involvement is associated with various negative consequences that affect physical, mental, and social health. by Miruna Moanță and Bogdan Voicu, psychologists Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized “gaming disorder” as a mentalhealth condition characterized...
TOP 5 Pitfalls in Land-Based Gaming…or How to Survive in a Hostile Environment
In previous issues, I wrote about tips and tricks for successfully operating a gaming hall. We are in a competitive market where the services offered by operators, as well as player behavior, are constantly changing, and operators’ activities in gaming halls are continually adjusted to market dynamics and legislative and tax changes. by Irina Iagăru, management consultant The industry faces a series of obstacles that sometimes hinder...
THE RIGHT OF LOCAL PUBLIC AUTHORITIES TO TOTALLY/PARTIALLY PROHIBIT THE CONDUCT OF ACTIVITIES SPECIFIC TO GAMBLING. LEGAL OR ILLEGAL?
by Assist. Prof. Dr. Vidrean – Căpușan Tudor Dumitru, Lawyer specialized in European law and tax law Lecturer, Faculty of European Studies, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca Government Emergency Ordinance No. 7/2026 introduced an important amendment to Government Emergency Ordinance No. 77/2009 regarding the possibility of providing services specific to the gambling industry. Point 6 of GEO No. 7/2026 provides that, by decision of...
