# Romanian municipal gambling regulations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-municipal-gambling-regulations
> Updated: 2026-08-26T13:48:56.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Local authorities in several Romanian cities are implementing stricter regulations or bans on gambling halls and slot machines.

In Brașov, new operating rules have already resulted in the closure of 17 slot machine halls, with the local council moving to deny permits to additional locations. In Ploiești, the Local Council voted to ban gambling halls entirely, though the ban will be phased in gradually as existing licenses expire.

Constanța has also introduced new regulations for gambling operations. Following public debate regarding an initial proposal for a total ban, the Constanța Local Council approved a modified version that imposes restrictive conditions on operators, including limitations on advertising and placement, alongside the implementation of local taxes.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Constanța Local Council passes new gambling regulations

The Constanța Local Council passed new regulations for physical gambling locations, replacing a total ban proposal with a framework of restrictive conditions and local taxes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/constana-local-council-passes-new-gambling-regulations

### 2026-08-25: Romanian cities implement stricter gambling hall regulations

Romanian cities Brașov and Ploiești are enforcing new restrictions on gambling halls, leading to closures and a gradual phase-out of slot machines as local operating permits expire.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-cities-implement-stricter-gambling-hall-regulations

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Cite as: Romanian municipal gambling regulations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-municipal-gambling-regulations