Online gambling regulation in Moldova

Prohibited. Law No. 291/2016 art. 47(4) prohibits games of chance via electronic networks by unauthorized persons; art. 501 mandates blocking unauthorized gambling sites; broad gambling ad ban from 2022.

Operating or promoting unauthorized online gambling is prohibited; law focuses on banning unlicensed operation and access, plus total ad ban for gambling generally.

Public Property Agency / Public Services Agency for supervision; National Lottery of Moldova as state monopoly operator — asp.gov.md

Law No. 291/2016 on the organization and conduct of gambling games, establishing the state monopoly and online rules.

Online casino: Monopoly. Online sports betting: Monopoly.

The regulator publishes a register of licensed operators. National Lottery of Moldova’s site lists its monopoly online platform; APP/ASP maintain lists of authorized gambling activities.

https://7777.md

• ISP/domain blocking via ANRCETI under Law No. 291/2016 art. 501
• Payment blocking for unauthorized gambling transactions and MCC 7995
• Fines and sanctions under Law No. 291/2016 on gambling organization
• Criminal liability for organizing games of chance without authorization (unlicensed operators)

• State lottery gambling advertising broadly banned since 1 January 2022, including outdoor and online ads
• Promotion of gambling must comply with Law No. 291/2016 consumer-protection and responsible-gambling provisions
• No advertising for operators other than National Lottery of Moldova’s 7777.md online platform
• Marketing cannot target minors or vulnerable persons under general advertising/consumer laws

• Continued blocking expansion: about 800 illegal gambling websites ordered blocked under Law No. 291/2016 art. 501, July 2026
• Ongoing ISP and payment blocking campaigns against major unlicensed brands such as 1xBet and others, intensified 2025–2026
• Reinforcement of full advertising ban from 2022 and public communication emphasising gambling as state monopoly through National Lottery of Moldova

• Exact article numbers for advertising bans specific to licensed gambling in Law No. 291/2016 not clearly identified in available sources
• Whether a standalone, searchable public whitelist of all licensed gambling operators is published online by the regulator
• Precise criminal code article for illegal organization of online gambling is not confirmed in accessible materials
• Detailed, formal advertising code for National Lottery of Moldova beyond general ban and responsible-gambling principles not clearly set out in public sources
• Whether offshore online poker is expressly legal versus merely unenforced.
• Whether the National Lottery’s online monopoly is exclusive for all internet gambling products or only certain verticals.
• Any specific Moldova rule on loot boxes/mystery boxes.
• Any specific Moldova rule on sweepstakes/social casinos.
• Any specific Moldova rule on prediction markets as gambling or financial derivatives.

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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.