July 2025 BACIU PARTNERS has been awarded the Legal Regulatory Powerhouse special distinction at the 2025 Top Lawyers Gala, organized by Piața Financiară and FinMedia group, an event that celebrates outstanding achievements across the Romanian legal market. This is a special recognition of the firm’s ongoing commitment and proven results across regulatory-heavy practices, including AML,…
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July 2025 The Romanian regulatory framework applicable to gambling goes beyond traditional verticals such as sports betting or casino games. Certain promotional mechanisms – such as sweepstakes (or advertising lotteries) and raffles – are also subject to specific legal requirements, yet their practical application has long been unclear or underutilized. In parallel, legislative amendments adopted…
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June 2025 IAGA Annual International Gaming Summit | 9–12 June 2025 | Berlin, Germany Ana-Maria Baciu and Andrei Cosma will participate in the 42nd Annual International Gaming Summit, organized by the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA). This premier event convenes global leaders from the gaming industry, including operators, regulators, legal experts, and technology providers,…
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May 2025 by Andrei Cosma & Adela Nuță In April 2025, the UK Gambling Commission released a comprehensive update on emerging money laundering and terrorist financing risks across the gambling sector that also outlines current threats and sets Commission’s clear expectations for how operators should respond to such. Although directed at licensed operators in Great…
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Explore igaming and gambling trends and legal framework perspectives with Andrei Cosma.
April 2025 by Ana-Maria Baciu, Andrei Cosma and Adela Nuță As part of the European Union’s broader efforts to promote equality and eliminate barriers to participation in the digital economy, the legal framework on accessibility will soon become binding for a wide range of service providers, including those active in the gambling sector. Accessibility, as…
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April 2025 Interview | Andrei Cosma | Vixio Gambling Compliance There are numerous international providers licensed in Romania, with complex corporate structures, so having this incredibly tight timeframe for notification might create various issues mentioned Andrei Cosma, commenting on the “extremely tight” deadline imposed by the Romanian National Gambling Office (ONJN) for notifications by licensees…
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April 2025 We are expanding our award-winning team to welcome a: Regulatory Lawyer ABOUT YOU The suitable candidate for this role: A member of the Bar Association (1-3 years) Prior experience in regulatory law is useful, but not essential or mandatory Robust written and verbal communication skills in Romanian and English Attention to details and…
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March 2025 The comprehensive research performed by Legal 500 for its 2025 EMEA rankings reconfirms BACIU PARTNERS’ market standing, acknowledging it as a Top Tier (TIER 1, the highest level) firm for two highly competitive areas of practice: Intellectual Property and TMT: Gambling Law and as the only independent business law firm to achieve such…
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March 2025 Gaming & TECH Summit 2025 | March 25-26, 2025 | Prague, Czech Republic In an era of rapid digital transformation and evolving tech ecosystems, compliance is no longer just a regulatory requirement—it’s a strategic necessity. As global and regional authorities tighten their grip on AML, KYC, audits, and taxation, businesses operating in tech, fintech, and gaming industries…
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