Regulatory
EEEP
Definition
Επιτροπή Εποπτείας και Ελέγχου Παιγνίων, the Hellenic Gaming Commission. Regulator of all licensed gambling activity in Greece.
Why it matters
Greece operates a licensed online gambling market with a transitional license framework that opened to additional operators in 2020. The market is mid-sized by European standards but commercially meaningful, with major international operators alongside local brands. The EEEP regulates the licensed online operators, the lottery, and the land-based casino sector.
The Greek licensing framework has gone through significant evolution. The transitional licenses that pre-2020 operators held were replaced by a more open licensing regime with a defined tax structure. Operators evaluating Greek market entry consider the licensing cost and tax burden alongside addressable revenue. The market is part of the broader Southern European cluster (alongside Italy, Spain, Portugal) where regulatory and commercial dynamics are often discussed together.
Frequently asked questions
How does Greek licensing compare to other Southern European markets?
Smaller than Italy or Spain by market size, with a more recent open framework. Tax structure is meaningful but the framework is more straightforward to navigate than Spain's vertical-specific licensing or Italy's concession model. Each market has its own regulatory texture and operator strategies differ.
Is Greece typically a Tier 1 priority market?
For most major operators, Tier 2 in commercial priority. Meaningful enough to license into but not at the scale of UK, Germany, Italy, or Spain. Smaller operators sometimes prioritize Greece as a more accessible regulated market entry point than the largest European markets.