Online Casino in Greece

Online gambling business in Greece regulated by Articles 25-54 of the Basic Law 4002/2011: Part D, Chapter H «On the gambling market». The regulatory authority is the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC, The Gaming Supervision, and Control Commission or EEEP).

Online Casino Rating in Greece

You can find the list of blocked online casinos in Greece on the website of the regulator.

#
Points
Rating
Reviews
Country
Game Software
1
Inter Wetten GR
7508points
1.0
2
US
Inter Wetten GR
2
Betshop GR
6758points
0.0
0
US
Betshop GR
3
Stoiximan
6074points
0.0
0
US
Stoiximan
4
Pokerstars Casino GR
5367points
0.0
0
US
Pokerstars Casino GR
5
Novibet GR
5287points
2.0
6
US
Novibet GR
6
Bet 365 GR
5204points
0.0
0
US
Bet 365 GR
7
Betsson.gr
5150points
0.0
0
US
Betsson.gr
8
Fonbet.gr
5150points
0.0
0
US
Fonbet.gr
9
N1casino.gr
5150points
0.0
0
US
N1casino.gr
10
Pamestoixima.gr
5150points
0.0
0
US
Pamestoixima.gr
11
Vistabet.gr
7452points
0.0
0
US
Vistabet.gr
12
Net Bet GR
7107points
0.0
0
US
Net Bet GR
13
Win Masters GR
6951points
0.0
0
US
Win Masters GR
14
Sporting Bet GR
6745points
0.0
0
US
Sporting Bet GR
15
Bwin GR
6156points
0.0
0
US
Bwin GR
Top 10 Casino Games in Greece
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In Greece games are allowed with bets on money, in which winnings depend solely on the case: blackjack or «21», American and French roulette, dice, baccarat — Chemin de Fer, poker and its varieties, slot machines, electronic roulette, EEEP-certified games.

Top Casino Software in Greece
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Providers of online casino software in Greece are certified. The use of blacklisted or not yet EEEP certified software is prohibited.

The white list on the regulator's website contains registers of licensees and lists of land-based casinos and software producers.

Nextgen
Nextgen
240 games
Barcrest
Barcrest
54 games
Ainsworth
Ainsworth
110 games
Betsoft
Betsoft
209 games
Egt
Egt
205 games
All casino software (288)

Legislation on Online Casino in Greece

Online Casino License

The regulator Hellenic Gaming Commission (then — referred to as Commission, HGC or EEEP)

Laws

4002/2011 part D, chapter H

N.4209 / 2013 (Αρ. Φύλλου 253)

N.4261 / 2014 (Αρ. Φύλλου 107)

Taxes

The tax rate for the gambling business is 35%

Corporate Tax — 24%

Taxes for players The payment of winnings to players made a net of 10% tax.
Penalty for illegal gambling activities
  • A penalty from 1,000 to 2 million euros.
  • Revocation of the license for the period from 3 months.
  • Gambling without permission is punishable by a term of imprisonment of 1 to 10 years or fines of 70 thousand to 500 thousand euros.
Website languages Greek, English
Payment Systems Visa, Maestro, MasterCard, Viva Wallet, Skrill, Paysafecard, Neteller

Greek Online Casino: Regulatory Policy

The legalized online casinos use national Greek domain names *.gr.  Virtual betting activities in casinos are prohibited. The license for gambling issued for one resource without the right to transfer or rent. 

According to the norms of transitional legislation, the activities of online institutions registered in the European Union or the European Economic Area are legal if the operators:

  • have an international license for online gambling business from regulatory authorities.
  • obey to the tax regime specified in articles 45 to 50 of law 4002/2011. 

The transition period is over, but no licenses have been issued to online operators in Greece yet. 

Supervise and control the gambling process on gambling casino sites in Greece used by the Supervision and Control IT System (PSEE).

Control of online casinos by EEEP includes:

  • compliance by licensees with registration and user identification procedures, obligations and regulations to protect online casino players;
  • licensing, procurement, installation and operation of hardware and software for gambling;
  • supervision of desktop (roulette or blackjack) and electronic gambling (slot machines);
  • submission of written instructions on gambling, the suitability of technical means or materials;
  • receiving, evaluating, processing complaints, suggestions from players.

Online gambling licenses are issued by the Minister of Finance's decision for five years as a result of consideration of tenders. If an application rejected, a new app could be submitted no sooner than one year later. The operator must use certified software from legal suppliers.

The rules of law prohibit licensees from providing services to players under 21 years old. Operators must create their account for each player. It is necessary to provide personal data, account numbers in a financial institution registered in Greece, and operating under its laws. 

The visitor identification procedure includes the registration (or availability) of the player's card and membership verification in the Self-excluded player list. 

Before creating an online gambling account, users must agree to the terms of personal processing information (this document must be in Greek).

Technical support for online casino users in Greece

Online casinos are required to post information about the dangers of gambling addiction, materials to check for signs of addicts, and contact government programs to assist users.

The e-ASSOS platform has been created based on the Commission, which includes information and applications to inform players on the Internet: multimedia materials printed forms, and self-assessment questionnaires.


There is a list of Self-excluded players in Greece, i.e., persons who: independently expressed a desire to restrict access to gambling, are placed on the list by a court decision or application of an official guardian. 

The suspension period is at least six months. During this period, the player's online accounts in the country are blocked. In case of personal application to Self-excluded players, the player can revoke it within 24 hours. 

Qualified medical care can obtain at KETHEA  centers. You can find a healthcare facility in Greece by clicking on the following link

A small number of psychological support in Athens: 1114, e-mail: 1114a@kethea-alfa.gr. Available Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 21:00. This support is available for players over 15 years and their families.

Hellenic Gaming Commission (ЕЕП)
Hellenic Gaming Commission (ЕЕП)
Greece
Kethea - alfa
Kethea - alfa
Χαρβούρη 1 – Μετς
Hellenic Gaming Commission
Hellenic Gaming Commission
Αχαρνών 17 και Πλατεία Μαυροκορδάτου, 104 38, Αθήνα
FAQ about Online Casinos in Greece
What does the white list of online gambling service providers in Greece mean?

The official regulator of gambling business in Greece — EEEP — makes lists and registers of companies certified and licensed to provide gambling services in Greece.

Are online casinos allowed to operate under cross-licenses?

Yes. If the establishments are subject to Greek legislative requirements and pay the appropriate taxes to the treasury of the country.

What taxes do players who win online casinos in Greece pay?

Each payment of winnings to a player's bank account is made net of 10% tax. The tax fee is paid by the operator.