Is online gambling legal in Slovenia?

Casino winnings are tax-free, but winnings from lotteries and betting over €300 are taxed at 15%, which the operator withholds at source. You can use self-prohibition (Samoizključitev) to stop yourself gambling.

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 legal through state concessions only. Online casino is legal through state concessions only. Online poker is legal through state concessions only. The lottery is legal through state concessions only.

Using a VPN to reach gambling sites from Slovenia: Legal.

Gambling with crypto: Banned.

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

Player winnings from casino games ('special games of chance') are tax-free. However, winnings from 'classic games' including lotteries, betting, bingo, and raffles exceeding €300 are subject to a 15% tax, which the operator withholds at source.

Rate: 15% on lottery and betting winnings over €300; 0% on casino winnings.

The regulator's register lists 12 online licence holders in Slovenia (checked 5 Nov 2026, no change since 19 Oct 2026).

Always verify a casino holds a valid Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (supervision by the Special Financial Office) licence before depositing. Check the official register before signing up.

The official register of licensed sitesFinancial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (supervision by the Special Financial Office)'s website

Prominent operators in Slovenia

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 for a .si Domain and Official Branding

  Legal online operators in Slovenia are the domestic concession holders. Look for the official websites of Loterija Slovenije and Športna Loterija. Be wary of international-looking sites with generic branding.

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  Verify the Concession Holder

  The website's footer or 'About Us' page should clearly state that it is operated by one of the official Slovenian concession holders (e.g., Loterija Slovenije d.d., Športna loterija d.d.). If this information is missing, the site is not legal.

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  Ensure All Transactions are in Euros (€)

  Licensed Slovenian operators are required to conduct all transactions in Euros. If a site heavily promotes deposits in other currencies or cryptocurrencies, it is a major red flag that it is an unlicensed offshore operator.

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  Look for Responsible Gambling Information

  Legal operators are required by the Gaming Act to provide clear warnings about the risks of gambling and information on self-exclusion (Samoizključitev). A legitimate site will have a dedicated 'Responsible Gaming' section.

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  Confirm the Operator is Subject to FURS Supervision

  Legal sites will state they are licensed and regulated under Slovenian law and supervised by the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS). The absence of any mention of FURS indicates an illegal operator.

What you can expect from a licensed site's offers in Slovenia. 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 player dispute is to file a formal complaint directly with the customer service department of the licensed Slovenian operator. Operators are required to have internal procedures to handle such complaints.

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   2. File a Complaint with the Regulator

   If the player is unsatisfied with the operator's response, they can escalate the issue by filing a formal complaint with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS), which has the authority to investigate and issue a binding decision.

   Contact the Financial Administration (FURS)
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   3. Legal Action

   If the dispute remains unresolved through regulatory channels, the final option is to pursue legal action through the Slovenian court system.

• Myth

  All gambling winnings in Slovenia are tax-free.
  Reality

  This is partially true. Winnings from 'special games of chance' (casinos, gaming halls) are tax-free for the player. However, any winning from 'classic games' (lottery, betting) with a value over €300 is subject to a 15% tax, which is automatically withheld by the operator.

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  It's safe to play on any site that accepts Slovenian players.
  Reality

  This is false. Only a handful of domestic operators are legally licensed. All other international sites are operating illegally. The Financial Administration (FURS) actively blocks these unlicensed sites, and players have no legal recourse if their funds are withheld.

• Myth

  Using a VPN makes it legal to play on foreign betting sites.
  Reality

  While using a VPN itself is not illegal, using it to circumvent blocks and gamble on an unlicensed offshore site is still a violation of Slovenia's Gaming Act. The legality of the tool does not change the illegality of the activity.