Greece operates a nationally regulated iGaming market under Law 4002/2011, including amendments, with its current online licensing regime operating since 2021. The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) regulates online betting and other online games. Operators can apply for Type 1, Online Betting licences, and/or Type 2, Other Online Games licences, under Greece’s national regulatory framework.
Market Opportunities
- Market scale: Greece generated approximately €320 million in online Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) during the first quarter of 2026, an increase of approximately 19% year-on-year. Online betting drove approximately 12% growth during the same period.
- Operator landscape: 18 licensed operators holding Type 1 and/or Type 2 licences. Recent market entries show that competition continues to evolve.
- Demand: Greece recorded approximately 2.16 million active online players in 2025. iGaming demand rose by more than 50% between June and December 2025, while the HGC listed 18 online licence holders at year-end.
Gambling Licensing Checklist for Greece
Online operators applying for a Greek licence should complete the following steps:
- Eligibility confirmation: Apply through a legal entity with a registered office or permanent establishment in Greece, another EU member state, or an EEA state. Applicants must have at least €200,000 in paid-up capital.
- Funding and technical requirements: Provide a €500,000 bank guarantee from an eligible Greek, EU, or EEA credit institution. Foreign applicants must also establish the technical infrastructure required by the Greek online gambling framework.
- Fees: Pay a €10,000 application fee, plus €3 million for a Type 1 – Online Betting licence –, or €2 million for a Type 2 – Other Online Games – licence.
- Technical approval: Complete the applicable certification procedures for games, gaming systems, and regulated technical components, and implement the HGC's SAFE-data storage and reporting requirements.
- Final approval: The HGC must decide on a complete application within two months. Each licence remains valid for seven years and may be renewed subject to the applicable requirements and renewal payment.
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- 1. Does a Greek-licensed gambling website need a .gr domain?
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Yes. Licensed online gambling in Greece must be conducted through websites using a “.gr” domain name. Article 46 of Law 4002/2011 also provides that each website may host no more than one licence of each type, linking the licensed service directly to the nationally supervised online environment.
- 2. What responsible gambling controls must Greek online operators provide?
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Greek-licensed online operators must provide player-control tools and comply with HGC responsible gambling requirements. These include mechanisms that allow players to set participation and financial limits. The Hellenic Gaming Commission treats these controls as a core licence-holder obligation designed to reduce risks associated with excessive gambling.
- 3. How does self-exclusion work for online gambling in Greece?
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Players in Greece can choose temporary or indefinite self-exclusion from online gambling. Temporary exclusion must last at least one month, while indefinite exclusion remains in force for at least one year before a player can request its removal. A separate 24-hour time-out option is also available for online gambling.
- 4. What AML obligations apply to gambling operators in Greece?
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Greek gambling operators are subject to risk-based anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing controls. Under the HGC framework, obligated operators must conduct customer due diligence, monitor transactions and gambling activity, maintain internal AML/CFT controls, assess risks, and appoint a compliance officer responsible for the relevant obligations.
- 5. Does an operator licence cover all game and technical certifications in Greece?
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No. An HGC operator licence does not replace the separate certification requirements that can apply to games and regulated technical systems or equipment. Games offered in Greece must obtain the required HGC certification, while the technical means and materials used for online gambling are subject to separate certification procedures.
