Laws and regulation

The basic act is the Happiness Games Act (ZIS, 1995), which sets up the system so that games are played in a "regulated and controlled environment," with priority on AML/responsible play and consumer protection.

The market works according to the concession model: decisions on granting and extending concessions are made by the Government and the Minister of Finance; it is the Ministry of Finance through its division (Office for Gaming Supervision) that issues permits and exercises control.

The lottery segment is traditionally reserved for national operators (Loterija Slovenije and Športna Loterija), and online products are allowed primarily for operators already holding land licenses (casino/betting/lottery).

Regulatory Agenda Updates: 2023

The Ministry of Finance announced a revision of the strategy and norms, which involves further updating the requirements for advertising, KYC/AML and the online channel.