Europe
Czechia
Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic (Gambling and Lottery Department)
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
RegulatedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
RegulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
RegulatedKey Legislation
- Act No. 186/2016 Coll., on Gambling (Gambling Act)
- Act No. 187/2016 Coll., on Gambling Tax
- Amendment to the Gambling Act allowing licensed operators to offer services to foreign players
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Online sports betting
- Online casino games (virtual games, technical games)
- Live-dealer casino tables
- Online poker
- Online bingo
- Online lottery ticket sales
Prohibited
- Operating online gambling without a Czech basic licence
- Foreign operators offering services without a local branch or subsidiary
- Advertising unlicensed gambling to Czech consumers
- Gambling by minors
Taxation
Gambling tax on lottery and technical games35% of GGR
Gambling tax on other online gambling (incl. betting, casino games)30% of GGR
License validity: Initial permit plus a basic licence issued per gambling vertical (sports betting, virtual games, live casino, poker, bingo, technical games); subject to periodic regulatory review
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Land-based casino gaming
- Retail sports betting
- Slot machines and technical games in licensed venues
- Land-based bingo
- Lottery ticket sales
Prohibited
- Operating a casino or betting outlet without a Czech gambling licence
- Unlicensed slot machines or gaming devices
- Gambling by minors
Taxation
Gambling tax on lottery and technical games35% of GGR
Gambling tax on other land-based gambling (incl. betting, casino games)30% of GGR
Minimum tax on land-based technical games (slot machines)CZK 13,400 per machine per calendar quarter
License validity: Initial permit plus a basic licence issued per gambling vertical; venues subject to municipal approval and periodic regulatory review
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
