Online gambling in Greece is licensed by the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC), an independent administrative authority, under Law 4002/2011 as recast by Law 4635/2019. Operators need a Type 1 licence (online betting) and/or a Type 2 licence (other online games: RNG casino, live casino, poker), each valid for seven years, and must run a .gr website. Game and platform suppliers must hold an HGC Manufacturer Suitability Licence and only HGC-certified games may be offered; affiliates must be registered with the HGC. The State takes 35% of GGR, while land-based lotteries, retail betting and horse-race betting remain under exclusive rights. In June 2026 Law 5313/2026 tightened blacklist enforcement and sanctions and raised the winnings tax on online casino games to 20%/30%.
Which verticals are legal in Greece
Status is the position for a licensed operator, not for offshore supply.
Daily Fantasy Sports
Not stated
Esports Betting
Not stated
Horse Racing / Pool Betting
State monopoly
Horse-race betting is an exclusive right of Ippodromies S.A.; online licensees need its prior written consent.
Land-based Casino
Licensed
Eight casino licences exist; casinos are licensed and supervised by the HGC.
Online Bingo
Not stated
Online Casino
Licensed
Licensed under the Type 2 "other online games" licence, covering RNG casino games and live casino.
Online Lottery
State monopoly
Lottery games are exclusive rights of OPAP S.A. and Hellenic Lotteries S.A.; online licensees may not offer them or variants.
Online Poker
Licensed
Poker (peer-to-peer, cash games, tournaments) falls under the Type 2 licence.
Online Sports Betting
Licensed
Licensed under the Type 1 online betting licence.
Retail Betting
State monopoly
Land-based betting (Stoixima) is operated exclusively by OPAP S.A.
Skill Games
Not stated
Social / Sweepstakes Casino
Not stated
Greece licence types and what they cost5
Fees are the published headline figures. Tiered and revenue-banded amounts
are set out in the notes under each licence.
Manufacturer Suitability Licence - Category A.1
B2B Supplier
Manufacturers supplying online betting/poker platforms, online RNG game systems or live studios to Greek licensees and also providing management and operating services for them.
Application
EUR 5,000
Annual
EUR 25,000
Term
7 years
Processing
—
EUR 5000 on application and EUR 25000 per year to keep the register entry.
Conditions to satisfy
Licence from an EU/EEA regulator
ISO/IEC 27001 certification or proof it is under way
Clean criminal record of management
No insolvency
No withdrawn licence elsewhere
Online CasinoOnline Sports BettingOnline Poker
Affiliate Suitability Licence and entry in the Affiliate Register
Affiliate / Marketing
Persons promoting online gambling for Greek licensees via links on their websites; licensees may only work with registered affiliates.
Application
EUR 1,000
Annual
—
Term
—
Processing
—
EUR 1000 fee for the application and entry in the register (Law 4002/2011 art 45A(2)).
Conditions to satisfy
HGC suitability licence
Entry in HGC Affiliate Register
Online CasinoOnline Sports BettingOnline Poker
Manufacturer Suitability Licence - Category A.2
Game / Software Supplier
Manufacturers supplying online gaming systems, RNG games or studio items to Greek licensees without providing management or operating services (e.g. content-only game studios).
Application
EUR 1,000
Annual
EUR 5,000
Term
7 years
Processing
—
EUR 1000 on application and EUR 5000 per year. Land-based categories: B EUR 1000/5000, C EUR 500/1000, D EUR 250/500; E set by HGC decision.
Conditions to satisfy
Clean criminal record of management
No insolvency
No withdrawn manufacturer licence elsewhere
List of technical means and materials to be supplied
Online CasinoOnline Sports BettingOnline Poker
Type 1 Licence - Online Betting (Άδεια Διαδικτυακού Στοιχήματος)
B2C Operator
Any company offering fixed-odds or other betting to players in Greece over the internet.
Application
EUR 10,000
Annual
—
Term
7 years
Processing
HGC decision within 2 months of application; no decision means tacit rejection
EUR 10000 application fee plus a licence price of EUR 3000000, paid at once or in four equal annual instalments; renewal costs the same price again. EUR 500000 bank guarantee required.
Conditions to satisfy
Legal entity with seat or permanent establishment in Greece or EU/EEA
Paid-up capital EUR 200000
Bank guarantee EUR 500000
.gr domain
Safe server in Greece if seated abroad
Suitable shareholders and management
Certified systems from licensed manufacturers
Online Sports Betting
Type 2 Licence - Other Online Games (Άδεια Λοιπών Διαδικτυακών Παιγνίων)
B2C Operator
Any company offering online casino games (RNG and live) or poker to players in Greece.
Application
EUR 10,000
Annual
—
Term
7 years
Processing
HGC decision within 2 months of application; no decision means tacit rejection
EUR 10000 application fee plus a licence price of EUR 2000000, paid at once or in four equal annual instalments; renewal costs the same price again. EUR 500000 bank guarantee required.
Conditions to satisfy
Legal entity with seat or permanent establishment in Greece or EU/EEA
Paid-up capital EUR 200000
Bank guarantee EUR 500000
.gr domain
Safe server in Greece if seated abroad
Certified games from licensed manufacturers
Online CasinoOnline Poker
Manufacturer Suitability Licence - Category A.1
B2B Supplier
Manufacturers supplying online betting/poker platforms, online RNG game systems or live studios to Greek licensees and also providing management and operating services for them.
Application
EUR 5,000
Annual
EUR 25,000
Term
7 years
Processing
—
EUR 5000 on application and EUR 25000 per year to keep the register entry.
Conditions to satisfy
Licence from an EU/EEA regulator
ISO/IEC 27001 certification or proof it is under way
Clean criminal record of management
No insolvency
No withdrawn licence elsewhere
Online CasinoOnline Sports BettingOnline Poker
Manufacturer Suitability Licence - Category A.2
Game / Software Supplier
Manufacturers supplying online gaming systems, RNG games or studio items to Greek licensees without providing management or operating services (e.g. content-only game studios).
Application
EUR 1,000
Annual
EUR 5,000
Term
7 years
Processing
—
EUR 1000 on application and EUR 5000 per year. Land-based categories: B EUR 1000/5000, C EUR 500/1000, D EUR 250/500; E set by HGC decision.
Conditions to satisfy
Clean criminal record of management
No insolvency
No withdrawn manufacturer licence elsewhere
List of technical means and materials to be supplied
Online CasinoOnline Sports BettingOnline Poker
Type 1 Licence - Online Betting (Άδεια Διαδικτυακού Στοιχήματος)
B2C Operator
Any company offering fixed-odds or other betting to players in Greece over the internet.
Application
EUR 10,000
Annual
—
Term
7 years
Processing
HGC decision within 2 months of application; no decision means tacit rejection
EUR 10000 application fee plus a licence price of EUR 3000000, paid at once or in four equal annual instalments; renewal costs the same price again. EUR 500000 bank guarantee required.
Conditions to satisfy
Legal entity with seat or permanent establishment in Greece or EU/EEA
Paid-up capital EUR 200000
Bank guarantee EUR 500000
.gr domain
Safe server in Greece if seated abroad
Suitable shareholders and management
Certified systems from licensed manufacturers
Online Sports Betting
Type 2 Licence - Other Online Games (Άδεια Λοιπών Διαδικτυακών Παιγνίων)
B2C Operator
Any company offering online casino games (RNG and live) or poker to players in Greece.
Application
EUR 10,000
Annual
—
Term
7 years
Processing
HGC decision within 2 months of application; no decision means tacit rejection
EUR 10000 application fee plus a licence price of EUR 2000000, paid at once or in four equal annual instalments; renewal costs the same price again. EUR 500000 bank guarantee required.
Conditions to satisfy
Legal entity with seat or permanent establishment in Greece or EU/EEA
Paid-up capital EUR 200000
Bank guarantee EUR 500000
.gr domain
Safe server in Greece if seated abroad
Certified games from licensed manufacturers
Online CasinoOnline Poker
Affiliate Suitability Licence and entry in the Affiliate Register
Affiliate / Marketing
Persons promoting online gambling for Greek licensees via links on their websites; licensees may only work with registered affiliates.
Application
EUR 1,000
Annual
—
Term
—
Processing
—
EUR 1000 fee for the application and entry in the register (Law 4002/2011 art 45A(2)).
Conditions to satisfy
HGC suitability licence
Entry in HGC Affiliate Register
Online CasinoOnline Sports BettingOnline Poker
Gaming tax and regulatory charges
Everything a licensee pays in Greece on top of the licence fee.
Charge
Rate
Charged on
Paid by
Greek State share of gross gaming revenue (Συμμετοχή του Ελληνικού Δημοσίου στα έσοδα)GGR Tax
35%35% of GGR, paid within 16 days after the end of each calendar month
Tax on player winnings - online casino, poker and other online gamesPlayer Winnings TaxOnline Casino · Online Poker
After a EUR 100 tax-free amount per play session: 20% on winnings up to EUR 500 and 30% on winnings above EUR 500; withheld by the operator
Net winnings per play session (max 24 hours); poker tournament prizes taxed on payout
PlayerSource
Compliance requirements by area20
What the HGC expects once a licence is granted.
AML & KYC requirements
AML compliance officerB2C Operator
Obliged entities must appoint an AML compliance officer who holds an HGC suitability licence and, if not Greek-speaking, a representative for HGC communication.Source
Payment account ownership checksB2C Operator
Deposits of EUR 5000 or more and withdrawals of EUR 800 or more per transaction require prior confirmation that the payment account belongs to the player; transfers between player accounts are banned.EUR 5000 deposit / EUR 800 withdrawalSource
Player identity verification within 30 daysB2C Operator
Operators must verify a new player's identity within 30 days of account creation; until then deposits are capped at EUR 800 and no withdrawals are allowed, and unverified accounts are blocked.EUR 800 deposit cap on provisional accountsSource
Responsible Gambling requirements
Mandatory player limitsB2C Operator
At the first play session each player must set daily deposit, loss and time limits; players are warned at 80% and blocked at 100%. Stricter limits apply at once, looser ones only after the period ends.Daily deposit, loss and time limits; alert at 80%Source
Minimum age 21B2C Operator
Licensees may not let anyone under 21, or unregistered users, take part in online games of chance.21 yearsSource
Self-exclusion and time-outsB2C Operator
Websites must offer indefinite self-exclusion (reactivation only after at least 1 year), temporary exclusion of at least 1 month and a 24-hour break; excluded persons are reported to the HGC and checked before any account opening.Indefinite (min 1 year)Temporary (min 1 month)24h breakSource
Technical & Certification requirements
Category A.1 supplier prerequisitesB2B Supplier
Platform, RNG-system and live-studio suppliers providing operating services must hold a licence from an EU/EEA regulator and ISO/IEC 27001 certification (or proof it is under way).EU/EEA licenceISO/IEC 27001Source
Only certified games from licensed manufacturersAll Licensees
Licensees may use only technical means, games and studios certified by the HGC and supplied by holders of an HGC Manufacturer Suitability Licence; certification is requested by the manufacturer.One-off certification fee EUR 100 per itemSource
Recognised certification bodies and test labsB2B Supplier
Certificates for technical means and studios are accepted only from certification bodies holding ISO/IEC 17020, 17025 and 17065 that test at a specialised lab and are recognised by the HGC.ISO/IEC 17020ISO/IEC 17025ISO/IEC 17065Source
Data & Hosting requirements
Data stored in Greece for 10 yearsB2C Operator
Licensees must store gaming data and data exchanged with players, ISPs and banks on a server or safe located in Greece, reproducible by the HGC for 10 years; operators seated abroad must install a safe server in Greece connected to the HGC.10 years retentionSource
Payments requirements
Payment providers and segregated player fundsB2C Operator
Stakes and winnings must pass through credit, payment or e-money institutions in Greece or the EU/EEA; licensees keep a separate player account at least equal to player balances and must cover any shortfall within 3 days.Shortfall covered within 3 daysSource
Permitted payment methods and no third-party fundsB2C Operator
Deposits and withdrawals must be made directly between player and licensee by remittance, bank transfer, credit, debit or prepaid card, or e-wallet; payment means belonging to third parties are prohibited.Source
Game Design requirements
Jackpot limitsAll Licensees
Jackpots may run only within Greece on games of one manufacturer, may not be shared between licensees and are capped at EUR 500000.EUR 500000Source
No versions of exclusive-rights gamesAll Licensees
Licensees may not offer games that are or resemble OPAP or Hellenic Lotteries exclusive games (e.g. lotto, keno, Joker, scratch cards, Slingo and Lucky 5/6/7 titles) and must require their A.1 manufacturers to exclude them in Greece.Source
RNG stake and payout capsAll Licensees
For RNG casino games the maximum stake is EUR 20 and the maximum payout EUR 140000 per game cycle (excluding jackpots); a new game cycle may start only 2 seconds after the previous one ends.EUR 20 max stakeEUR 140000 max payout2 s minimum cycleSource
Advertising & Marketing requirements
HGC approval of commercial communication plansB2C Operator
Licensees must submit a Commercial Communication Plan (content, schedule, budget, media, affiliates) and may not advertise without HGC approval; HGC decides within 30 days.Approval within 30 daysSource
Mandatory ad content and bonus advertisingB2C Operator
Every ad must name the HGC as regulator and show the age limit, a helpline and a risk warning; ads may not promote bonuses or discounts except within loyalty-program limits; pop-up ads are banned.Source
Play-for-fun (demo) gamesB2C Operator
Demo games may be shown only on the licensee's gaming site after player login, must mirror the real-money game (max bet, max win, paytable), must be notified to the HGC, and are limited to 20 minutes per player per day; third parties may not show demo games.20 minutes per daySource
Affiliates requirements
Registered affiliates onlyAffiliate
Online licensees may work only with affiliates entered in the HGC Affiliate Register after obtaining a suitability licence; promoting unlicensed operators is fined EUR 5000-50000 per breach.EUR 5000-50000 fine per breachSource
A holder of an HGC suitability licence that supplies software or services to operators of blacklisted unlicensed sites or apps automatically loses its suitability licence and is fined.Automatic licence revocation plus fineSource
Recent regulatory changes
Newest first. Each entry links to the notice it came from.
Guidance
HGC Directive 1/2026 restricts play-for-fun demo games
The HGC published Directive 1/2026 on demo (play-for-fun) games offered by licensees. Demo games may be shown only on the licensee site after login, must mirror the real-money version and are limited to 20 minutes per player per day.
HGC issues 53rd revised blacklist of unlicensed providers
The HGC adopted the 53rd revised edition of its list of unlicensed gambling providers (decision 24363/29.07.2026). Listed domains are blocked through ISPs and listed parties cannot be licensed or take part in licensed operators in Greece.
Law 5313/2026 tightens enforcement and raises online casino winnings tax
Law 5313/2026 amended Law 4002/2011 to strengthen blacklist DNS blocking and domain checks, add fines for ISPs and advertisers, and automatically revoke suitability licences of suppliers serving blacklisted operators. It also set the winnings tax on other online games at 20% up to EUR 500 and 30% above.
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Guidance
HGC alerts operators to new EU AML framework
The HGC wrote to supervised gambling operators about the new EU anti-money laundering framework and the new EU AML Authority (AMLA). The framework will apply gradually from 10 July 2027, and the HGC plans briefings and workshops.
HGC revokes BetShop online licences and calls guarantees
After BetShop stopped operating and its player account was seized by the tax authority, the HGC permanently revoked the Type 1 and Type 2 licences of B2B Gaming Services (Malta) Limited. It also called the operator's guarantees to repay players.
Published decisions against licensees — the clearest signal of what
the regulator actually polices.
Date
Licensee
Action
Amount
Reason
16 Jul 2026
BETMED LIMITED
Fine
EUR 125,000
Offered casino games that had not been certified by the HGC, in breach of article 14 of the online gaming regulation; rated as a high-severity breach.Source
16 Jul 2026
BWIN.GR LIMITED
Fine
EUR 125,000
Offered 14 casino games without prior HGC certification, in breach of article 14 of the online gaming regulation.Source
16 Jul 2026
SPORTING ODDS LIMITED
Fine
EUR 125,000
Offered casino games without prior HGC certification, in breach of article 14 of the online gaming regulation.Source
16 Jul 2026
VISTABET LIMITED
Fine
EUR 125,000
Offered casino games without prior HGC certification, in breach of article 14 of the online gaming regulation.Source
02 Jul 2026
STOIXIMAN LIMITED
Fine
EUR 300,000
Two AML breaches: failures in player identity verification procedures and sending incomplete data to the HGC; each fined EUR 150000.Source
Suppliers licensed by the HGC
Companies on Gamitas holding a licence from this regulator.
The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC, in Greek EEEP), an independent administrative authority, licenses and supervises online and land-based gambling. It issues online operator licences, supplier suitability licences and affiliate registrations, and keeps the blacklist of unlicensed sites.
What online gambling licences are available in Greece?
There are two online licence types: Type 1 for online betting (licence price EUR 3 million) and Type 2 for other online games such as RNG casino, live casino and poker (EUR 2 million). Both last seven years, carry a EUR 10000 application fee and need a EUR 500000 bank guarantee.
Do B2B game suppliers need a licence in Greece?
Yes. Licensees may offer only HGC-certified games from manufacturers holding an HGC Manufacturer Suitability Licence. Suppliers running platforms, RNG systems or live studios with operating services need Category A.1 (EUR 5000 application, EUR 25000 a year), and content-only suppliers need Category A.2 (EUR 1000 and EUR 5000). Both are valid for seven years.
How much tax do online gambling operators pay in Greece?
The Greek State takes 35% of gross gaming revenue, paid monthly within 16 days after month end. Operators also withhold winnings tax from players: for online casino games 20% up to EUR 500 and 30% above, after a EUR 100 tax-free amount per session.
What is the minimum age for online gambling in Greece?
Licensees may not let anyone under 21 play online games of chance. Players must be registered, verified within 30 days and must set daily deposit, loss and time limits.
Must a Greek online operator be locally incorporated or hosted?
A local company is not required: applicants may be seated in Greece or another EU/EEA state. However, gaming sites must use a .gr domain, gaming data must be stored on a server or safe in Greece for 10 years, and operators seated abroad must install a safe server in Greece.
What happens to suppliers that work with unlicensed operators?
Since Law 5313/2026 (25 June 2026), a holder of an HGC suitability licence that supplies software or services to blacklisted unlicensed sites or apps automatically loses the licence and is fined.
Is online lottery open to private operators in Greece?
No. Lottery games are exclusive rights of OPAP and Hellenic Lotteries, and online licensees may not offer them or look-alike games such as keno or Slingo titles. Horse-race betting needs the consent of Ippodromies S.A.
Primary legislation and instruments
The statutes, regulations and technical standards this page is built from.
Sets the withholding tax on player winnings from lotteries, betting, gaming-machine and online casino/poker sessions, withheld and paid monthly by the operator.
Sets suitability licences for key functions, manufacturers (categories A.1-E), importers-suppliers, technicians, junket operators, and recognition of certification bodies and test labs, including fees and 7-year validity.
Detailed rules for online licences: licensing conditions, permitted games, stake and payout caps, jackpots, certification of technical means, player accounts, self-exclusion, playing limits, payments and complaints.
Advertising and sponsorship rules for licensees and affiliates: protection of minors, mandatory ad content, bonus advertising limits, HGC approval of commercial communication plans and a ban on promoting illegal operators.
Law 4635/2019 "Investing in Greece and other provisions", Chapter Z (Articles 189-203): Regulations for the online gaming market - amendment of Law 4002/2011
Act / Law · In Force · 30 Oct 2019
Recast the online gaming chapter of Law 4002/2011: two online licence types (betting and other online games), EUR 3m/2m licence price, 7-year term, EUR 500000 guarantee, affiliate register, blacklist rules and a transitional regime for existing EU/EEA operators.
Core gaming statute: defines games of chance, gives the HGC licensing and supervisory powers, sets online licence types, fees, guarantees, .gr domain and data-location duties, the blacklist, the 35% State share of GGR and administrative and criminal sanctions.
Compiled from official regulator and government sources, most recently on 26 Sept 2026. It is a starting point for commercial research, not legal advice — confirm the current position with the HGC or local counsel before you act on it.
