Online gambling regulation in Greece

Prohibited. Article 52(2) Law 4002/2011 criminalises commercial communication for unlicensed games of chance; imprisonment two to five years.

Commercial communication for unlicensed gambling is criminal; HGC can also suspend or prohibit related advertising and act against affiliates and media.

Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) / Επιτροπή Εποπτείας και Ελέγχου Παιγνίων (EEEP) — hgc.gov.gr/en

Law 4002/2011 on the regulation of gaming and other provisions (as amended)

Online casino: Licensed. Online sports betting: Licensed.

The regulator publishes a register of licensed operators. HGC publishes a whitelist of licensed providers and a blacklist of unlicensed providers on its website.

https://hgc.gov.gr/en/

• Domain and IP blocking of unlicensed sites via HGC Blacklist
• Fines and sanctions on unlicensed operators and advertisers under Law 4002/2011
• Criminal offence for advertising unlicensed gambling (Article 52(2) Law 4002/2011)
• Actions against affiliates and media promoting illegal gambling (2026 framework)

• Only HGC-licensed operators may advertise in Greece; others are prohibited
• Advertising must not target minors or vulnerable persons and must avoid excessive play encouragement
• Ads must include responsible gambling warnings and national helpline/contact details
• Ads must not imply gambling is income source or promote gambling on credit

• By 2026 HGC has identified and blocked about 11,000 illegal gambling domains.
• 2026 framework strengthens HGC powers to suspend or prohibit advertising of illegal gambling and act against promoters.
• Affiliate suitability and registration requirements under 2020–2026 HGC decisions enforced for entities promoting gambling to Greek players.

• Exact article/paragraph numbering for all advertising rules beyond Article 52(2) Law 4002/2011 is not fully verified in English text.
• Precise numbering and titles of all HGC advertising decisions (e.g. 106/2/2014, 163/4/2015, 9322/2020) not fully confirmed in official English.
• Whether a specific Greek rule separately addresses paid loot boxes/mystery boxes with uncertain-value prizes.
• Whether event/prediction markets are treated as gambling, betting, or financial derivatives in Greece.

1. hgc.gov.gr/en/public-players/blacklist/
2. hgc.gov.gr/en/
3. media.opap.gr/Swf/VLT_Law_4002_11%20EN_final.pdf
4. igaming-times.com/countries/greece
5. hgc.gov.gr/en/frequently-asked-questions/
6. kglawfirm.gr/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/013_GREECE-4.pdf
7. advennt.com/news/news/hgc-enforcement-and-2026-reforms/
8. mygaminglicense.com/license/greece
9. somuchpoker.com/poker-guides/europe/greece
10. europeancasinoassociation.org/country-reports
11. igaming-atlas.com/countries/greece
12. iclg.com/practice-areas/gambling-laws-and-regulations/greece/
13. gamingzion.com/greece/gambling/gambling-sites/
14. cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-online-gambling-regulation-in-europe/greece
15. gossip-tv.gr/inside-stories/story/850992/best-mystery-box-top-5-sites-gia-mystery-box-greece-2025
16. jemlit.com/gr/boxes/gamers
17. betterchecked.com/review/earnlab-test-review
18. operas2020.com/
19. packspy.com/mystery-box/cases

Researched 2026-09-21 from public sources and summarised by the Brandfense team. Not legal advice — confirm with the regulator or your counsel before acting.