Greece

Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC (EEEP)) ↗Regulatedsince 2011verified 2026-08-03

Greece's framework is Law 4002/2011, substantially reformed by Law 4635/2019, which replaced the earlier interim arrangements with a permanent online-licensing system (first permanent licences awarded 2020-2021). The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC, formerly EEEP) issues two B2C online licence types — Type 1 for online betting and Type 2 for other online games of chance (casino, poker, bingo and RNG games) — plus B2B suitability licences for game suppliers/manufacturers and affiliates. Any operator serving Greek-resident players must hold an HGC licence. The State takes 35% of gross gaming revenue (30% on horse-race betting), and player winnings are separately taxed. Land-based casinos and OPAP's numerical-lottery/betting concessions sit under distinct regimes. Minimum age for casino, poker, bingo and betting is 21.

Tax

Gross gaming revenue (GGR) - stakes received minus winnings paid

35% of GGR

35% of GGR for online betting and online games; 30% for horse-race betting. Player winnings are separately taxed via a progressive withholding. Gaming tax is distinct from the one-off licence consideration and application fee.

Key facts

Licence term7 years (extendable for an equal period on application before expiry)

Regime since2011

Key-person licencesNo standalone personal licence, but the operator must be fit-and-proper with vetted shareholders and management; game suppliers/manufacturers and affiliates must each hold an HGC suitability licence.

Player fundssegregated player accounts requiredcustomer funds must be kept separate from operating funds

National self-exclusionHGC self-exclusion registerplayers may enrol to be blocked from licensed operators

Age & identity verificationminimum age 21 (18 for lotteries); ID/KYC required21 for casino, poker, bingo and betting

AdvertisingHGC advertising code appliesrestrictions on content/targeting; no marketing to minors

Gaming tax35% of GGR30% for horse-race betting

Licence types

Type 1 - online betting (B2C)Type 2 - other online games of chance: casino, poker, bingo, RNG (B2C)B2B suitability licence (game suppliers / manufacturers)Affiliate suitability licenceLand-based casino and OPAP concessions (separate regimes)

Fees

Type 1 online betting licenceEUR 3,000,000one-off consideration under Law 4635/2019; 7-year term

Type 2 other online games licenceEUR 2,000,000one-off consideration; 7-year term

Participation / application feeEUR 10,000to enter the HGC licensing procedure

Change-watch

2019

Law 4635/2019 overhauled online gambling: permanent 7-year Type 1 (betting, EUR 3m) and Type 2 (other games, EUR 2m) licences and a 35% GGR tax

2021

First cohort of permanent online licences awarded; HGC continues tightening advertising, player-protection and self-exclusion rules

Sources

Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC / EEEP) - official sitehgc.gov.gr

HGC - Supervision and Control: Licenceshgc.gov.gr

ICLG - Gambling Laws and Regulations: Greeceiclg.com

Not legal or tax advice. This is a teaching summary; confirm every figure against the primary regulator (Hellenic Gaming Commission) before relying on it.

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