Online bingo is legal in Serbia and regulated by the Games of Chance Administration, which operates under the Ministry of Finance and manages all gambling activities throughout the country (1). The Law on Games of Chance (No. 18/2020) regulates the rights to organize games of chance including bingo, both in land-based and online formats (2). The Serbian State Lottery has the right to organize classic internet games including bingo without needing special permission, while private operators require licensing (2). Licenses for organizing games of chance are valid for 10 years and are issued based on provisions established by the National Assembly (2).
Serbia has recently updated its gambling regulations requiring local authorities to review licenses for betting shops, gaming halls, and bingo halls to ensure compliance with customer protection rules (1). The government ordered municipalities across 29 districts and 190 municipalities to verify that venues meet licensing standards, including mandatory age verification measures to prevent minors from gambling (1). Venues must display clear warnings about gambling addiction with contact details for certified treatment providers, and alcohol served in these venues cannot exceed 5% alcohol content for individuals gambling on sports or slot machines (1). Local mayors face a July 1 deadline to complete compliance checks and report findings to the government (1).
"Serbia's government has ordered local authorities to review gambling licenses for betting shops, gaming halls, and bingo halls if they lack customer protection rules, like age checks and addiction warnings."
The Games of Chance Administration grants and revokes approvals for organizing games of chance, determines licensing fees, supervises compliance with laws, and controls prevention of money laundering and terrorism financing (2). For land-based bingo operations, venues must pay licensing fees including a 15% base fee calculated on revenue differences, while online operators face different tax structures (1). The Administration maintains records of all activities, plans employee training, and participates in preparing regulations within its competence to ensure transparency in operations (2). Violations result in administrative penalties and potential license revocation enforced by the Ministry of Finance (2).
Source:
https://affpapa.com/serbia-updates-gambling-regulations-for-local-venues/
https://mfin.gov.rs/en/about-ministry-2/Games%20of%20Chance%20Administration
Last updated: 28-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
