Lotteries and Gambling Supervision Inspectorate (IAUI, Latvia)
Latvia licenses operators through its Lotteries and Gambling Supervision Inspectorate (IAUI).
Why this is a Tier 2 — Established licence
Latvia licenses operators through its Lotteries and Gambling Supervision Inspectorate (IAUI) under a national framework, with a self-exclusion register and blocking of unlicensed sites. A small, properly regulated EU market — tier 2.
How it operates
The IAUI issues licences, supervises operators and blocks unlicensed gambling; licensed operators serve Latvian players under Latvian licences.
What protection does this licence give players?
Licensed-operator oversight
Operators must hold a Latvian licence and meet its conditions.
Self-exclusion register
Latvia operates a self-exclusion register applying across licensed operators.
If something goes wrong
Complain to the operator first; the IAUI supervises licensees and Latvian/EU consumer routes can assist. Confirm the operator is licensed in Latvia before depositing.
Latvia IAUI ↗Frequently asked questions
Is a Latvian licence safe?
Yes — Latvia runs a regulated EU market with licensed-operator oversight and a self-exclusion register. We rank it tier 2.
How do I check a casino is licensed in Latvia?
Confirm it holds a Latvian licence with the IAUI before depositing.