Online casinos in Slovenia operate under strict government regulation established by the country's Gambling Act. The legal framework allows for both classic gambling activities such as lotteries, bingo, and sports betting, as well as special gambling including casino table games to be organized online (1). However, the Ministry of Finance maintains tight control over licensing, with only authorized operators permitted to provide gambling services within Slovenian territory.
The Slovenian government has implemented a restrictive licensing system where online gambling is primarily limited to state-sanctioned operators. Under current regulations, the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia oversees the implementation of gaming laws and maintains registers of authorized operators (2). Foreign online casino operators without proper licensing face significant penalties, including heavy fines and ISP-level blocking of their websites throughout the country.
"On the territory of the Republic of Slovenia no more than two operators may operate classic games of chance on an ongoing basis pursuant to the concession granted by the Government."
While online gambling is technically legal in Slovenia, it remains heavily regulated with limited options for players. The government continues to review and update its gambling strategy, with the Ministry of Finance announcing plans to reassess current regulations. Players can legally access authorized gambling services, but unauthorized foreign casino websites remain blocked and their operators face legal consequences for operating without proper Slovenian licensing.
Source:
https://www.gov.si/en/topics/games-of-chance/
https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-online-gambling-regulation-in-europe/slovenia
Last updated: 26-07-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
