Gambling and the accessibility imperative: from selective entertainment to inclusive participation 2c33j
The principle of accessibility for persons with disabilities has gained increasing prominence within both European Union law and the Romanian legal framework. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ratified by both the EU and Romania, underscores the obligation of States to guarantee equal access for persons with disabilities to the physical environment, to information and communication, and to services made...
Romania gambling market – a new era of opportunity 1d3268
As Romania’s political dust settles, the Romanian gambling market finds itself standing at a pivotal crossroads. The end of political turbulence is giving way to a renewed sense of direction, anchored by recent leadership changes at the National Gambling Office (ONJN). by Alina Tace, Partner and Cosmina-Maria Simion, Managing Partner WHSIMION & PARTNERS The Romanian gambling market has matured substantially in the last decade,...
LEGISLATIVE CHAOS AND ITS EFFECTS ON GAMBLING 3m2e5v
A brief overview of the current events we are experiencing reveals a deeply complex and challenging period: a war at our borders lasting over three years, the onset of a trade war initiated overseas, stock markets displaying extreme volatility, and, to top it off, the cancellation of elections followed by a new electoral campaign. by Lawyer Prof. Marius PANTEA, PhD These developments have divided the Romanian society and are placing...
CONTRIBUTION OF GAMBLING ORGANIZERS TO THE FUND AGAINST ADDICTION 6o94q
by Teodora Luca, Senior Lawyer at CA Luca Mihai Cătălin According to Art. 10 para. (4) and Art. (6) of the Government Emergency Ordinance no. 77/2009, the organizers of gambling have the obligation to contribute to the financing of the activity of the National Gambling Office, within the sphere of actions regarding the prevention and combating of the risk of addiction to gambling and the increase of the degree of social...
The EU Accessibility Act and Its Relevance for Online Gambling Operators 5022z
As of 28 June 2025, the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) will come into force across the EU through the transposing legislation of each Member State. The Directive introduces accessibility requirements for a range of products and services, with particular implications for businesses operating in the digital domain. This article explores how the Directive may apply to online gambling operators, with a practical...
National Gambling Office reiterates strong commitment to fight black market 493y3p
The National Gambling Office has published yesterday, May 8, a press release on the institution’s website www.onjn.gov.ro in which it reiterates its firm commitment to fight the black market and reminds all holders of class 2 licenses (s, software and platform providers, PSPs, etc.) that they must not provide services – directly or indirectly – to unlicensed gambling operators that allow access from the...
