Mid tier

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.

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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.