Is online gambling legal in North Macedonia?

Gambling income is taxed at 15% on any single win over MKD 5,000 (~€81). Offshore operators do not withhold this tax, and the reporting liability may still rest with you as the player. If you have a dispute with a licensed operator, you can complain to the Public Revenue Office.

Only what is listed as legal above is licensed. Anything else offered to you online is unlicensed and gives you no protection.

Online sports betting is only partly legal in North Macedonia (partial). Online casino is only partly legal in North Macedonia (partial). Online poker is legal on sites licensed in North Macedonia. The lottery is only partly legal in North Macedonia (partial).

Using a VPN to reach gambling sites from North Macedonia: Legal.

Gambling with crypto: Banned.

You must be 18 to gamble online in North Macedonia, for online casino, sports betting and lottery alike.

Operators withhold 15% on winnings before payout. The threshold is MKD 5,000 (~€80).

Rate: 15% on single winnings exceeding MKD 5,000 (~€81)

There are approximately 1 licensed operators in North Macedonia as of 27 Oct 2026.

Always verify a casino holds a valid Public Revenue Office (Ministry of Finance) licence before depositing.

Public Revenue Office (Ministry of Finance)'s website

Prominent operators in North Macedonia

If a site isn't on the regulator's licensee register, ask the regulator before you play: an unlisted site is usually not licensed here (a register can lag behind a new licence). An unlicensed site is outside the regulator's supervision, so you cannot complain to the regulator about it.

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  Check if the Online Site is 2Win.mk

  For online play, only one website is legal and licensed in North Macedonia. Verify that the URL is correct. Any other brand offering online casino or sports betting to players in North Macedonia is unlicensed and illegal.

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  Look for the State Lottery (Државна лотарија) Logo

  The legal online operator is a partnership with the State Lottery. Its official branding should be clearly visible on the website and in retail locations associated with the National Video Lottery.

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  Verify the Physical Address of Betting Shops

  For land-based betting, ensure the shop is a well-known, licensed brand like Sport Life or Mozzart Bet. Be wary of unmarked or temporary-looking establishments which may be operating illegally.

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  Confirm Age Restrictions are Enforced

  Licensed operators are legally required to prevent anyone under the age of 18 from gambling. A venue or site that is lax about age verification is a major red flag and is likely not compliant with the law.

What you can expect from a licensed site's offers in North Macedonia. The rules operators must follow are on the operator page.

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   1. Direct Complaint to the Operator

   The first step for any dispute regarding payouts, bet settlement, or account issues is to contact the customer service department of the licensed operator directly and attempt to resolve it.

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   2. File a Complaint with the Public Revenue Office

   If the operator fails to resolve the issue satisfactorily, the player can escalate the complaint to the Public Revenue Office (UJP), which is responsible for regulatory oversight of all licensed gambling.

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   3. Legal Action

   The final recourse for an unresolved dispute is to pursue legal action through the court system of North Macedonia.

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  All online gambling is illegal in North Macedonia.
  Reality

  This is incorrect. Online gambling is legal, but only through the single, state-licensed website, 2Win.mk. All other websites are illegal to use from within the country and are subject to ISP blocking.

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  My winnings are tax-free if I win on a foreign website.
  Reality

  Under Macedonian law, gambling income is taxed at 15% on any single win over MKD 5,000. While offshore operators do not withhold this tax, the reporting liability may still rest with the player.

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  Using a VPN to play on foreign sites is perfectly legal.
  Reality

  While VPNs themselves are not illegal, using one to specifically bypass government ISP blocks and access unlicensed gambling sites is a legal grey area and constitutes circumvention of domestic law.