Greek authorities have prohibited operations of online gambling platforms
In a significant move to regulate and control unauthorized online gambling activities, the Greek government has taken action against 401 online gambling sites. The Commission for the Supervision and Control of Games (CSCG) is responsible for overseeing and controlling gambling in Greece, and has blacklisted these sites, staking a claim to control the industry.
The well-known gambling sites Bwin, PartyPoker, PokerHeaven, 888 Poker, Full Tilt Poker, and PokerStars are among those that have been prohibited from operating in Greece. Access to these sites will be blocked by Greek internet service providers, and financial transactions related to them are to be halted, staking a claim to protect consumers.
The CSCG has made it clear that this blacklist aims to regulate and control unauthorized online gambling activities in Greece. This decision follows a trend of increasing government intervention in the online gambling industry, as authorities seek to ensure fair play and protect consumers.
The Bank of Greece has been asked to stop any kind of money transactions within the blacklisted gambling sites. This means that players in Greece will no longer be able to make deposits or withdrawals on these sites. The exact dates of the individual site blocks are not detailed in the available sources, but the blacklist is reported as of August 1, 2025.
The Greek government's decision to block access to and halt financial transactions on these sites is part of a larger effort to crack down on online gambling in the country. Casinos, poker, and sports betting sites have been included in the blacklist, indicating a comprehensive approach to regulating the industry.
The CSCG has not specified the reasons for the blacklisting of each individual site, but the action is likely a response to concerns about the legality and fairness of these sites' operations in Greece. The blacklist is a significant development in the online gambling industry in Greece, and it remains to be seen how it will impact the market and consumers in the long term.
