IGaming services firm iGP is set to get in the Romanian gambling scene at a time of regulatory change for one of Eastern Europe's greatest markets.

The Malta-based company revealed today that it has protected a B2B licence with the Office of Romania (ONJN), and can now use its tech to local companies.

Now licensed, the company intends to introduce its aggregator, turnkey casino and sportsbook platforms, crypto options and retail products to the Romanian market.

Jovana Popović Čanaki, CEO at iGP, stated: "The Romanian B2B licence reflects iGP's development into a focused B2B technology partner, constructed to support operators with stability, control, and long-lasting scalability anywhere they need us.

"At ICE Barcelona, we will be demonstrating how this foundation supports genuine operator needs, from platform and turnkey efficiency to player engagement."

Romania sticks out as one of the biggest markets in Eastern Europe, with profits for 2025 anticipated to come in at US$ 3.55 bn while the compounded yearly development rate for 2025-2030 is expected to be around 1.26%, according to Statisia.

Various operators, both domestic and international, compete in the local sector. Notable names consist of regional company Superbet, international gaming huge Evoke through its Winner.ro brand and Bucharest workplace, and Czech-founded Fortuna Entertainment Group (FEG). Flutter Entertainment likewise preserves a development HQ for its Betfair brand name in Bucharest.

Similar to various other European iGaming jurisdictions, Romania is subject to altering policies and tax structures, nevertheless. This has actually consisted of factor to consider of a new tax routine in 2025 and a possible overhaul of gambling marketing policies in 2025.

Most considerably, there has been a substantial amount of scrutiny on the ONJN's activities after it emerged that a lack of oversight from the regulative body led to a reported figure of EUR1bn in tax and authorisation charges not being collected.

Despite the prospect of significant regulative changes, various stakeholders remain confident that Romania will continue to stand apart as one of Eastern Europe's top markets over the coming years - consisting of iGP.

The business protecting a Romanian licence kickstarts 2026 after an active year in 2025. In specific, there was a flurry of activity around lotteries, with the company revealing brand-new iLottery solutions at the SBC Summit in Lisbon in September 2026.