Online casino in Estonia

The legal status of online casinos in Estonia has officially established since 1995. The gaming regulator is the Estonian Tax and Customs Board. The list of official organizers of gambling is available on the Estonian Tax and Customs Board website.

Online Casino Rating in Estonia
#
Points
Rating
Reviews
Country
Game Software
1
OptiBet EE
9604points
1.0
1
US
OptiBet EE
2
Ninja Casino
9559points
0.0
0
US
Ninja Casino
3
Olybet EE
8943points
0.0
0
US
Olybet EE
4
Winnerz.com
8654points
0.0
0
US
Winnerz.com
5
Boost Casino
7772points
0.0
0
US
Boost Casino
6
Posido.com
7650points
0.0
0
US
Posido.com
7
Pokerstars EE
7650points
0.0
0
US
Pokerstars EE
8
TonyBet
13999points
4.0
9
US
TonyBet
9
Olybet EU
9723points
0.0
0
US
Olybet EU
10
Wisho.com
8504points
0.0
0
US
Wisho.com
11
Grand X
7531points
2.3
4
US
Grand X
12
Betsafe EE
6617points
3.0
2
US
Betsafe EE
13
Coolbet
5480points
1.0
2
US
Coolbet
14
Schnell Wetten
5432points
1.0
1
US
Schnell Wetten
15
Kings Win Casino
5371points
0.0
0
US
Kings Win Casino
16
FenixBet Estonia
5150points
1.0
2
US
FenixBet Estonia
17
Nutz
5150points
0.0
0
US
Nutz
18
Casino Chanz
7076points
0.0
0
US
Casino Chanz
19
High Roller Casino
5487points
1.0
1
US
High Roller Casino
20
Bet 365 EE
8432points
0.0
0
US
Bet 365 EE
21
TonyBet EE
8222points
1.0
1
US
TonyBet EE
22
Unibet EE
7085points
1.0
1
US
Unibet EE
23
Trickz.com
6149points
0.0
0
US
Trickz.com
24
Maria Casino EE
5657points
0.0
0
US
Maria Casino EE
Top 10 Casino Games in Estonia
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Online platforms can access by users who are of legal age. Up to 16 years — prohibited to play the lottery, up to 18 years — to participate in the sports sweepstakes, up to 21 years — to play online casinos.

The Law «On Gambling» (after this — the law) provides that the average payout in online gambling entertainment is more than 80% of the total bet.

Top Casino Software in Estonia
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Betsoft
Betsoft
209 games
Ags
Ags
118 games
Barcrest
Barcrest
54 games
Booongo
Booongo
91 games
Pragmatic Play
Pragmatic Play
398 games
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Legal regulations for online casinos in Estonia

Online Casino License Issued by the Estonian Tax and Customs Board
Laws Gambling in the country is regulated by the Gambling Act adopted on 06.14.1995. The date of amendments to the Law is 03.15.2019.
Fines for players No
Fins for illegal gambling activities

Penalties for individuals set in Estonian penal units: 1 penalty unit costs 4 euros.
For legal entities — in euros (EUR).

1. Organization of illegal gambling activities:

  • up to 200 penalty units or imprisonment (natural person);
  • up to 2 600 Euros (for legal entities).

2. Violation of the requirements for gambling activity organization: 

  • up to 300 penalty units;
  • up to 2 600 EUR.

3. Violation of the rules of the game and cheat the participant:

  • up to 200 penalty units or detention;
  • up to 2 600 EUR.

4. Violation of age limits for players:

  • up to 200 penalty units or detention;
  • up to 2 600 EUR.

5. Failure to comply with the established protection measures for participants:

  • up to 100 penalty units or detention;
  • up to 2,000 EUR.

6. Failure to comply with the requirements for organizing remote gambling activities:

  • up to 200 penalty units;
  • up to 2 600 EUR.
Languages English, Finnish, Spanish, Estonian, Russian 
Payment System Visa, Skrill, MasterCard, Maestro, Nordea, Neteller,  PaysafeCard, Trustly

Regulatory body duties in Estonia

The Estonian Tax and Customs Board decides whether to grant, deny, or withdraw your online casino license.  

Its duties and powers include:

  • overseeing the organization of gambling activities;
  • monitoring the compliance of licensees with the requirements of the current law;
  • check the payment of taxes by operators for the organization of online casinos;
  • maintaining a list of official internet entertainment organizers;
  • publishing on the official website the list of experts involved in the evaluation of remote gaming activities.

Tax and Customs Department has the right to require the online casino operator to conduct an independent examination of the software.

These types of online gaming are allowed in Estonia: 

  • virtual gambling (slot machines, roulette, video poker);
  • lotteries;
  • sweepstakes;
  • requiring specialized knowledge and skills — poker and other card games that played at online casinos.

Player protection measures, technical support contacts and assistance to addicts in Estonia

The Act in force in Estonia sets higher requirements for licensees and support measures for players (to protect against online casinos' negative impact).  

The organizers of online platforms must:

1. To set restrictions on participation in online casinos of minors.
2. To offer participants who play for the first time, the opportunity:

  • to set an upper limit on the amount that a participant is willing to lose within a week or month; 
  • to raise or lower the upper limit of the amount set;
  • to decrease the amount limit as soon as the participant requests it. The organizer cannot accept bets that may increase a player's losses beyond the upper limit. 

3.    To provide the participant with information about the duration of the game period, bets and winnings.
 
The owner of the web page must provide:
1. Identification of each player.
2. Registration of name, surname, ID code, date of birth, time, and entry/exit from the Internet platform. The data kept for at least five years. The Tax and Customs Department can request them, the Police Department, the Border Guard, or the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Criminal Police if necessary.
3. Keeping records of: 

  • bets made by each player; 
  • payments made to the account of the web page owner; 
  • refunds made to the participant and the winnings paid to him.

4. Payment of the won funds (made to one bank account from which the deposit made initially).

The information on items 1 to 3 retained for about five years.  

Legalized online casino operators on web pages provide participants:

  1. Name, address the organizer of the online casino, the number of the decision to issue a license.
  2. The rules of the game (or a link to the Internet address where they are available).
  3. Information on the prohibition of minors to play.
  4. Warning about the danger of gambling addiction and contacts of organizations assisting addicts.
Psychiatric Clinic of the North-Estonian Regional Hospital
Psychiatric Clinic of the North-Estonian Regional Hospital
J. Sütiste tee 19, 13419 Tallinn
Tax and Customs Board
Tax and Customs Board
Lõõtsa 8a, 15176 Tallinn
FAQ about Online Casinos in Estonia
Where can you see the information about blocked online casino sites?

The website of Tax and Customs Board has a list of blocked game websites in Estonia.

Is there any control over the payment of winnings by operators in Estonia?

Yes, there is. For this purpose, an Electronic Gambling Operator Registration and Control System (EAKS) has created. It connects to the Tax and Customs Board information system, from which information about the amounts credited to the operator's account, bets made, and winnings read. The control authority has unhindered access to the licensed operator's game server. 

How to set a self-limitation for participation in online casinos in Estonia?

Via the form of the Tax and Customs Board. After authentication and login, select «Registers and requests» — «Registration» — «Gambling restriction registration». The validity of the restriction will start no later than the day of application. 
You can also set a self-restriction through the service bureau of the Tax and Customs Department or with the help of the Internet casino organizer. More information can found on the website

How to remove the self-restriction of gambling?

Removal of the restriction is possible after the deadline set by the player. You can independently cancel the self-restriction on the website of the Tax and Customs Department or apply for the removal of the restriction through the service bureau of the Tax and Customs Department. The application can download in Estonian, Russian, and English.