Gambling in Romania

Romania – the Black Sea is a beautiful scenery, the magic valley of the Danube, numerous lakes and picturesque mountains, the spirit of niaganisticism and mystical legends. But even the traveler all options are open when it comes to gambling, because they are allowed in the country and presented in all its diversity. CasinoToplists sent to Bucharest to get to know the Romanian gambling industry.

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Location Romania and brief historical background

Romania is located in south-eastern Europe. Today, it is a parliamentary republic headed by President Klaus Johannis and Prime Minister Victor Ponta. The capital of the country is the ancient city of Bucharest.

Romania’s territory was inhabited by Cro-Magnon another 42 000 years ago. During the Roman Empire lands were part of its composition. By the way, the modern name is translated as “Roman”.

In the Middle Ages Romania consisted of Transylvania, Moldavia and Wallachia. As a result of the conflicts in the territory of different ages were part of the Hungarian Kingdom and the Ottoman Empire.

In the second half of the XIX century the principality of Romania becoming existing borders. Formation ended only in the twentieth century. After the Romanian Revolution in 1989 began a new phase of history.

Since 2004 Romania is a NATO member, and since 2007 – member of the EU.

Casino and gambling in Romania

The modern history of gambling in Romania dates back from 1990. After the overthrow of Ceausescu, the country returned to the gambling business. Although initially there was no regulatory laws, they began to appear in 1991 with the arrival of Casino Aistria Austrian company that created the first major casino in the capital.

In 1992 he appeared on the Gaming Commission, which followed the work of all gambling establishments. In 1993 it adopted the laws on taxes for casinos. Gambling business got so much popularity that the Romanian government has introduced compulsory licensing in 1998. All this is described in the law “On regulation of gambling.”

Since 1999, the casino owners are required to comply with licensing requirements, to organize casino in separate buildings, hotel complexes or do not fulfill their direct function of the cinemas.

In Romania, allowed gambling several directions:

• slot machines;
• games on the tables: poker, canasta, baccarat, blackjack, roulette, Punto Blanco;
• lottery;
• Betting: betting, betting offices;
• games using the telephone and Internet.

The law is strict enough to the organizers of gambling entertainment. Please observe the layout of rooms, number of ancillary facilities, desks, makeup games and so on. License is acquired not only in the conduct of business itself, but also licensed by each gaming machine. Typically, licenses valid for a period

1-5 years. After these dates, you need to be checked again, and buy a new license.

For all employees of gambling establishments set the age limit, for example, for directors – from 23 years. There are a number of prohibitions related to niaganis records or work in the civil service.

Before the casino to be opened, it is necessary to form a guarantee fund. It is calculated individually.

Popular casino Romania

In Romania, a lot of casinos that meet international standards. Certainly one of the best considered as Olympic Casino chain. It includes 9 institutions, which employs about 3000 people. Network – a full-fledged member of the European Casino Association. Guests receive the best conditions to play any traditional gambling.

Casino Bucharest – one of the most famous casinos in Bucharest, located almost in the city center in a 5-star hotel complex Intercontinental Hotel. Restaurant is atmospheric: impeccable interiors, well-trained service, excellent food – just what you need for a comfortable game. In Casino Bucharest working table 14 with games table 4 with blackjack, roulette tables 7.

Mirage Casino – another metropolitan casino operating since 2003. It is located next to the hotel Ambassador Hotel on Magheru Boulevard. Spacious facility occupies 1000 squares, there are two VIP rooms. There are 12 gaming tables, and you can make bets starting from 1 euro.

Havana Princess Casino is located in the city center, occupying 1200 squares. The institution employs highly trained professionals, serving 12 tables in the games. Casino is focused on foreign visitors, mainly played here by travelers from China and Turkey.

Online casinos in Romania

The history of online casinos in Romania quite messy. Although officially virtual gambling is allowed only in 2015, actually on Romanian servers have long operated gaming sites. Annually by budget flowed up to half a billion euros.

Legalize online casinos have tried since 2009, every year, presenting new bills. But the lack of budget in 2014 pushed finally the government to legalize. Now, on the territory of Romania can play freely on your favorite gambling sites .

Bucharest attractions

1. Romanian Athenaeum . Address: Strada Benjamin Franklin 1-3, Bucureşti. This is a beautiful concert hall of the country, which is often called the heart of Bucharest. The building was built in 1888 in neo-classical style with elements of eclecticism. The interior of the special luxury and wealth.
2. Palace of the Parliament . Address: Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucureşti. Landmark on the hill Spiro – the best example of the socialist time, towering over Bucharest on 86 meters, and leaving the ground at 92 meters.
3. National Village Museum . Address: Şoseaua Pavel Dimitrievici Kiseleff 28-30, Bucureşti 011347. Outdoor collected 272 buildings from different parts of the country.
4. National Museum of Art of Romania . Address: 49-53, Calea Victoriei, 010063 Bucureşti. The largest museum of European and Romanian art with 3,000 exhibits and 60,000 reservists.
5. Herăstrău Park . Address: Sector 1, Bucureşti. Founded in 1936 on the eponymous lake park located in the northern part of Bucharest.

Interesting facts about Romania and Romanians

• Bucharest called Little Paris of the East.
• Bran Castle was built in the XIV century – the most popular tourist sites in the country, since it is considered to be the name of Count Dracula.
• Romania has Independence Day – 9 May. But this is not the day of victory in the Second World War, the day of freedom from the Ottoman Empire, obtained in 1877.

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