A Romanian sportsbook and casino with genuine ONJN licensing
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Context for Romania: Romania's check runs the opposite way to most people's instinct, and getting it backwards is the common mistake. The ONJN publishes both a blacklist of unlicensed domains and a WHITE LIST of licensed operators - Class I for operators, Class II for suppliers - and only the white list makes play lawful. A site being absent from the blacklist proves nothing: you will probably still be able to reach it, but playing there is unlawful unless it appears on the white list. The blacklist is large and actively enforced - 1,546 domains have been ordered blocked by ISPs, and Polymarket was added on 29 October 2025. Check any operator against the Class I list at onjn.gov.ro before depositing rather than trusting a licence badge or an affiliate page, this one included. The market is also tightening fast: Law 141/2025, in force from 1 August 2025, raised the annual authorisation tax from 21% to 30% of gross gaming revenue and the minimum annual fee from EUR 400,000 to EUR 480,000; operators need a permanent establishment in Romania and, where their servers sit abroad, mirror servers on Romanian soil giving ONJN real-time access. Advertising rules are moving too - celebrity and influencer endorsements are already banned across TV, radio and social media, Bucharest is removing gambling publicity from city-controlled outdoor sites from 1 January 2026, and the regulator's 2026 agenda proposes raising the gambling age from 18 to 21 plus restricting online promotions between 06:00 and midnight.
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Pros
- Genuine ONJN licence — a real trust positive
- Straightforward 500 RON sportsbook free bet
- Large casino package up to 2,000 RON
Cons
- 40x rollover on the casino bonus is notably high
- Tight 7-day validity window on the casino bonus
- Full casino value requires 3 separate deposits
Our verdict
Excelbet is a Romania-licensed sportsbook and casino, holding a genuine ONJN licence (L1213823W001269). Sportsbook players get a straightforward 500 RON free bet on their first deposit. Casino players can unlock up to 2,000 RON plus 400 free spins across 3 deposits, though the 40x rollover requirement is notably high and must be cleared within a tight 7-day window, with a maximum bet of 20 RON per round while active. We found no regulatory action against this operator in the sources we consulted, which is a statement about our research rather than about the operator.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (27%)7.8
A real positive: genuine ONJN licence (L1213823W001269), Romania's official gambling regulator.
Sportsbook & casino (36%)6.9
Genuine ONJN-licensed operator serving Romania with both sportsbook and casino products.
Bonuses & value (18%)6.5
A large 500 RON sportsbook free bet and a substantial casino package up to 2,000 RON, but the casino's 40x rollover is notably high, and the 7-day validity window is tight.
Customer support (18%)6.3
No major documented complaint pattern found.
Quick facts
| Licensing | Romania: genuine ONJN licence L1213823W001269 |
| Markets | Romania |
| Welcome bonus (casino) | Up to 2,000 RON + 400 free spins across 3 deposits, 40x rollover |
| Welcome bonus (sportsbook) | 500 RON free bet on first deposit |
How we verified this
One thing we could not establish: who owns and operates this brand. The rest of this review is sourced, but an operator we cannot name is one you cannot hold to account.
Excelbet holds a genuine ONJN licence (L1213823W001269), serving Romania. No major scandal independently confirmed in this pass. Welcome bonus (casino): up to 2,000 RON plus 400 free spins across 3 deposits, 40x rollover, maximum bet 20 RON per round while active, 7-day validity. Welcome bonus (sportsbook): 500 RON free bet on the first deposit. Confirm current offer on Excelbet's own site.
Where Excelbet is licensed
Excelbet appears on the official register in 1 countries. Highlighted countries have a full local review — pick yours for its welcome bonus and licence details.
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About Excelbet
Excelbet is a sportsbook and casino platform licensed in Romania under a genuine ONJN licence (L1213823W001269), the country's official gambling regulator. New sportsbook players get a straightforward 500 RON free bet on their first deposit. Casino players can unlock up to 2,000 RON plus 400 free spins spread across 3 deposits, subject to a notably high 40x rollover requirement, a maximum bet of 20 RON per round while the bonus is active, and a tight 7-day validity window. We found no regulatory action against this operator in the sources we consulted, which is a statement about our research rather than about the operator.
Excelbet FAQ
Is Excelbet safe and legit?
Yes — Excelbet holds a genuine ONJN licence (L1213823W001269), Romania's official gambling regulator. No major scandal was found during this research.
What is the Excelbet welcome bonus?
Sportsbook: a 500 RON free bet on the first deposit. Casino: up to 2,000 RON plus 400 free spins across 3 deposits, subject to a notably high 40x rollover within 7 days.