Albania cracks down on online sports betting with tougher new rules
Albania's government has introduced stricter regulations for online sports betting. The new rules, approved by the council of ministers, aim to tighten control over digital gambling platforms. Operators will now face closer supervision and higher technical standards.
The reform requires every new betting business to meet tougher safety and transparency measures. Customer registration must include full identity checks and secure handling of personal data. Each bet, deposit, and withdrawal will also be tracked in real time through government systems.
Platforms must comply with explicit technical standards for hardware and software. Regular inspections will verify software integrity, while payouts to individual players will be monitored. The government hopes these steps will push out illegal offshore gambling sites by making legal operations more secure.
The changes apply to all companies entering Albania's online sports betting market. Operators must now prove their systems are robust and fully compliant before receiving approval.
The updated regulations set clear rules for identity checks, transaction logging, and platform security. Every operator will need to meet these standards to legally function in Albania. The government's goal is to create a safer, more controlled environment for digital betting.
