HGC licence: what it means, how to check it, licensed casinos
Greece's gambling regulator, set up in 2004; licenses online betting and online casino operators for 7 years and blacklists unlicensed sites.
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About the Hellenic Gaming Commission (Επιτροπή Εποπτείας και Ελέγχου Παιγνίων, EEEP)
The Hellenic Gaming Commission, known in Greek as EEEP, was created in 2004 by Article 16 of Law 3229/2004 as an administrative authority to supervise games of chance. Its main legal framework today is Law 4002/2011, and online gambling is governed by the Online Gaming Regulation issued in 2020. In 2026 Law 5313/2026 also made the Commission's guidelines binding on the companies it supervises.
The Commission grants two kinds of online licence, each valid for seven years: Type 1 for betting and Type 2 for other online games such as casino, live dealer and poker. Applicants must be companies established in Greece or another EU or EEA country. At the end of 2025 there were 24 licensed online operators, and online gambling made up about 39% of the country's gross gaming revenue.
For players, a Greek licence means a minimum age of 21, identity checks before an account is opened, deposit and loss limits set from the first session and several self-exclusion options. A July 2026 law added protection for player balances, which must be held in a separate account and returned through the Commission if a licence is revoked.
To check an operator, search the Register of Licence Holders on the Commission's certifications site. The Commission also keeps a blacklist of unlicensed domains that Greek internet providers must block.
Recent changes
2025: the HGC connected seven licence holders to a new central player registry, the first phase of a unified self-exclusion system, and the number of blocked illegal domains rose to 12,642. July 2026: Parliament passed a Finance Ministry bill giving the HGC investigative powers, the ability to order removal of illegal gambling content and block sites at DNS level, fines of EUR 1,000 to EUR 2 million, fines of EUR 5,000 to EUR 50,000 for anyone promoting illegal gambling, prison terms for unlicensed operators and stronger protection of player funds.
HGC licence facts
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Law | Law 4002/2011 on gaming, with the Online Gaming Regulation 79835/ΕΞ2020; the authority itself was created by Law 3229/2004 |
| Licenses | online casino, online sports betting, online poker, live dealer games, land-based casinos, gaming machines |
| Licence types | Type 1 online betting licence (7 years, EUR 3 million), Type 2 licence for other online games: RNG casino, live dealer and poker (7 years, EUR 2 million) |
| Market | Licenses operators serving players in Greece only; applicants must be established in Greece or another EU/EEA state. |
| Self-exclusion | Licensed operators must offer indefinite, temporary and 24-hour self-exclusion; a central player registry started in 2025 as the first step toward a unified national self-exclusion system. |
| Player protection | Minimum age of 21. Deposit and loss limits set at the first session. Identity verification before an account is opened. Self-exclusion options for 24 hours, a fixed period or indefinitely. No cryptocurrency payments. Player funds held in a separate account protected from operator debts. Blacklist of unlicensed domains blocked by internet providers. |
| Complaints | Players complain to the operator first and can ask the Hellenic Gaming Commission to re-examine the complaint. |
| Licence register | certifications.gamingcommission.gov.gr/publicRecordsOnline/SitePages/KatoxoiAdeiasOnline.aspx?mobile=0 |
| Website | www.gamingcommission.gov.gr |
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HGC licence FAQ
How do I check if a casino holds a Greek licence?
Search the Register of Licence Holders published on the Hellenic Gaming Commission's certifications website. Sites not on the register are not licensed to serve players in Greece.
What licences does the Hellenic Gaming Commission issue for online gambling?
A Type 1 licence for online betting and a Type 2 licence for other online games such as casino, live dealer and poker. Both run for seven years, and one company can hold both.
What is the minimum gambling age in Greece?
21. Operators must verify a player's identity and age before opening an account.
Can I self-exclude from online gambling in Greece?
Yes. Licensed operators must offer a 24-hour break, a fixed-term exclusion or an indefinite exclusion. A central player registry launched in 2025 is meant to support a unified self-exclusion system across operators.
What happens to my balance if a Greek operator loses its licence?
Under the law passed in July 2026, player funds must be kept in a separate account. If a licence is revoked, the funds pass to the Commission, which returns them to players.
How does Greece deal with unlicensed gambling sites?
The Commission keeps a blacklist of illegal domains that internet providers must block. It blocked 12,642 domains by the end of 2025, and the 2026 law added fines for providers and promoters who help illegal operators.
Which casinos on CasinoHub hold a HGC licence?
1 casino with a CasinoHub page lists a HGC licence, including N1 Casino. Each casino page shows the licence details we checked.
Other gambling regulators
Researched by Konrad van Daath, checked 7 November 2026. Facts come from public sources (taxheaven.gr, gamblingmaps.org, igamingbusiness.com, skai.gr, igamingtoday.com). Always confirm a licence in the regulator's own register. Gambling is for adults only and can be addictive; play responsibly.
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