Online bingo in Slovakia is legal under Act No. 30/2019 on gambling games, which came into force on March 1, 2019, modernizing the country's gambling landscape (1). The Office for the Regulation of Gambling, known as Úrad pre reguláciu hazardných hier, serves as the primary regulatory authority that issues general licenses, makes decisions on granting or removing individual licenses, conducts supervision, and imposes sanctions (2). The Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic prepares draft laws and cooperates with other state bodies, EU bodies, and international organizations in this area (2). Special bingo remains under state monopoly alongside numerical lotteries and receipt lotteries (1).
Foreign operators from EU Member States can apply for licenses to operate online bingo in Slovakia, provided they establish a Slovak-registered representative (1). License terms vary by type, ranging from two years to ten years or indefinite terms, with the licensing process taking approximately one to two months once all required documentation is submitted (1). Minimum statutory capital requirements range from €70,000 to €1,700,000 depending on the license type (1). Licensed operators must maintain monthly reporting obligations to the Authority on specific data sets, annual reporting to municipalities where gaming venues operate, and financial statements in the register by May 31 annually (1).
"According to Article 77 of Gambling act, the Office for the Regulation of Gambling issues the general licence and makes decisions on granting or removal of the individual licence, issues methodological guidelines in the area of gambling games, conducts supervision, imposes sanctions."
Gambling operators face specific taxation including wagering contributions dependent on the game type, with online casino games subject to a 0.7% monthly contribution on proceeds, fees, and commissions to finance the Authority (1). The law includes mandatory anti-money laundering provisions requiring providers to perform basic due diligence when gambling transactions reach at least €2,000, with identification obligations triggered at €1,000 (1). Slovakia recently published its first comprehensive study on illegal online gambling, revealing that 23.7% of Slovak players admitted to gambling on unlicensed sites, prompting stronger enforcement measures (1). Operators must report unusual transactions to the Slovak Financial Intelligence Unit without undue delay to ensure compliance with financial regulations (1).
Source:
https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-gambling-laws-in-cee/slovakia
https://www.mfsr.sk/en/finance/financial-market/specialistic-activities-financial-market/gambling/
Last updated: 28-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
