Is Gambling Legal in Serbia?

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.

Online Gambling in Serbia

Regulatory Authority	Games of Chance Administration, Ministry of Finance
Key legislation	Law on Games of Chance (2020) Amendments to the Law on Games of Chance (2024, key provisions effective Jan 2025)
Allowed activities	Among others: online sports betting online casino games classic lottery games – reserved for the National Lottery
Prohibited activities	Among others: operating without approval access during self-exclusion
Taxation and fees	15% of GGR 25% of GGR for (re)broadcasted live games
Licence validity/duration	10 years, renewable
Benefits of the market	Clear, centralised oversight 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. Predictable fee base and approvals 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.
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Land-Based Gambling in Serbia

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Key legislation	Law on Games of Chance (2020); amended 2024
Allowed activities	Among others: land-based casinos gaming machines/slot machine clubs betting shops lotteries
Prohibited activities	Among others: operating without a valid licence non-compliance with age-verification non-compliance with data-integration obligations
Taxation	15% to 25% GGR variable according to each vertical.