Greek regulator proposes live casino studios, self-exclusion register and individual player cards

The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) has unveiled a package of regulatory reforms for the country's casino sector, including the establishment of live dealer studio facilities, a national self-exclusion register and a so-called "individual playing card" that would link online accounts to land-based casino play.

The proposals are open for industry feedback until September 15, 2023, and if adopted will be enacted by Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance. The EEEP has described the package as "key innovations" for the regulation of the local casino market.

Live casino studios and economic impact

At the centre of the plan is a framework that would allow licensed operators to build dedicated live casino studios within Greece. These facilities would function as broadcast studios or casino-style environments featuring real tables, professional dealers and multiple cameras streaming games to online players.

Currently, Greek-licensed online casinos offer live dealer products through studios based abroad, primarily in Malta, Romania and Latvia. Under the proposed rules, domestic studios could be established, potentially generating high-value investments, creating jobs and strengthening the competitiveness of the Greek iGaming sector, according to the EEEP's 2025 progress report.

The same report, based on a survey of 2,001 adults, found that more than half of Greece's population took part in gambling activities in 2025. Financial gain was the main motivation for 51% of players, while 73% of non-gamblers viewed gambling as a waste of time or money. Participation rates were highest among adults aged 18–34 (58%), and 57% of players spent up to €40 per month, with 6% spending more than €300.

The regulator has not yet specified whether the live casino studio proposal is identical to the 2023 requirement that every licensed casino must feature a dedicated studio space, but both iterations aim to bring live dealer operations onshore.

Self-exclusion register and player card

A second major proposal is the creation of a national self-exclusion register managed by the EEEP. Players would be able to ban themselves from gambling for a chosen duration ranging from one week to ten months. The register would record the length of the suspension and the identity of the licensee that received the request. Self-exclusion could only be lifted after the selected period has elapsed and a special request is filed.

The third proposal introduces an "individual playing card" that would allow players to participate in games at brick-and-mortar casinos while connected to their online accounts. This measure is intended to bridge digital and physical gambling under a unified regulatory framework.

Licensed casino operators would also be required to put employees through education and training programmes overseen by training managers, aimed at enhancing player protection against gambling harm.

The EEEP is now soliciting feedback from all current licence holders before the consultation period closes. If approved, the Ministry of National Economy and Finance will implement the changes, marking a significant overhaul of Greece's casino regulations.