Romania Blocks 300 Sites and Launches 5M Treatment Fund as Polymarket Ban Holds in Court
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Romania Blocks 300 Sites and Launches 5M Treatment Fund as Polymarket Ban Holds in Court
"The Oficiul National pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN) published its activity report on April 24, summarising 12 months of enforcement and reform. The figures point to a reorientation toward black market enforcement."
"ONJN inspectors carried out approximately 11,000 control actions, issued fines totaling 10 million lei (about $2.2 million), revoked 60 operator licenses, and filed 70 criminal complaints."
"A key structural change underpinning the enforcement push is the public register of gaming devices, launched by the ONJN in October 2025. The cloud-native system links each registered slot machine and video lottery terminal to a unique QR code."
Romania's gambling regulator, ONJN, reported significant enforcement actions in its 2025-2026 mandate, blocking over 300 unlicensed gambling sites and revoking 60 licenses. The introduction of the 5M Constient si Liber fund marks the country's first state-funded program for gambling addiction treatment. A recent court ruling upheld the ONJN's decision to keep Polymarket on its blacklist. The report highlights a shift towards black market enforcement, with 11,000 control actions and fines totaling 10 million lei, alongside a new public register for gaming devices.
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