Moldova

Moldova regulates gambling under Law No. 291 of 16 December 2016 on the organisation and conduct of gambling. Article 6 of the law reserves lotteries, sports betting, gaming machines that pay money and games of chance played over electronic communication networks, including online, to the state. The monopoly is exercised through the joint-stock company Loteria Națională a Moldovei. Casinos are the only form of gambling that private companies can run with a licence.

Who Can Take Sports Bets in Moldova?

Only the National Lottery of Moldova. Since 2018 it has worked with a private partner, NGM Company SRL, under a 15-year public–private partnership to run its betting products. Sports betting brought in 46 million lei, about 27% of the National Lottery's revenue, in 2022.

Are Other Betting Sites Blocked in Moldova?

Yes. Under Article 50¹ of Law No. 291/2016 and a 2021 decision of the communications regulator ANRCETI, internet providers must block sites that offer unauthorised gambling. In July 2026 the Public Services Agency published a list of about 800 platforms, running to 261 pages, for providers to block.

Can Betting Be Advertised in Moldova?

Online and outdoor advertising of sports betting is banned. A law adopted at the end of 2024 allows TV advertising for low-risk gambling only between 22:00 and 07:00 and during live sports broadcasts on national channels, with at least 20% of airtime spent on the risks of gambling. Print adverts can fill up to 15% of an issue, with 20% of the material covering harm.