ONJN — Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc (Romania)
Romania’s ONJN licenses operators and also maintains a blacklist of unauthorised sites.
Why this is a Tier 2 — Established licence
Romania's ONJN licenses online operators and, unusually, also publishes a blacklist of unauthorised sites — so it acts as both a licensing register and an enforcement list. It is a functioning national regulator, which places it in tier 2; its enforcement and reputation sit a step below the strictest EU markets.
How it operates
The Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN) issues licences, supervises operators and maintains both a list of licensed operators and a blacklist of sites blocked for operating without a Romanian licence.
What protection does this licence give players?
Licensed-operator list
ONJN publishes authorised operators, so a licence claim can be checked.
Self-exclusion & RG rules
Licensees must provide responsible-gambling tools, including self-exclusion options.
Active blocklist
ONJN blocks unlicensed sites, which helps steer players toward authorised operators.
If something goes wrong
Complain to the operator first. ONJN supervises licensees and runs the blacklist; confirm the operator is on the licensed list and not the blacklist. Romanian consumer bodies can assist with disputes against a licensed business.
ONJN (Romania) ↗Frequently asked questions
Is a Romanian (ONJN) licence safe?
It is a functioning national licence with a public operator list and an active blacklist. We rank it tier 2 — solid, a step below the strictest EU regulators.
Does Romania block unlicensed casinos?
Yes — ONJN maintains a blacklist of sites operating without a Romanian licence, separate from its list of authorised operators.
How do I check a casino is licensed in Romania?
Confirm it is on the ONJN licensed-operator list and not on its blacklist before depositing.