Serbia is a centrally regulated market overseen by the Games of Chance Administration within the Ministry of Finance.
The Law on Games of Chance of 2020 permits both land-based and online gambling, and the 2024 amendments modernised the framework by introducing elicensing, stricter KYC/self‑exclusion data exchange, and explicit online fee structures.
Serbia retains a strong sports‑betting culture led by football, with sports betting the most common gambling activity among players, alongside sustained interest in online slots.
| Regulatory Authority | Games of Chance Administration, Ministry of Finance |
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| Allowed activities | Among others:
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| Prohibited activities | Among others:
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| Taxation and fees |
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| Licence validity/duration | 10 years, renewable |
| Benefits of the market |
Single national authority (Games of Chance Administration) with consolidated 2024 amendments and modernised e‑procedures. IP/site blocking supports channelisation while mandatory self‑exclusion data exchange strengthens RG enforcement.
Net‑based 15% across online/retail betting and slots (with set minimums), plus 25% on live‑dealer broadcast. 10‑year terms for online and slot‑machine approvals promote investment planning. |
| SOFTSWISS products compliant |
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| Key legislation | Law on Games of Chance (2020); amended 2024 |
| Allowed activities | Among others:
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| Prohibited activities | Among others:
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| Taxation | 15% to 25% GGR variable according to each vertical. |
