Gambling age and rules in Croatia (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: The rules for this topic are still being checked against official sources.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Gambling regulatorGambling | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum age for lotteriesGambling | Only adults may take part in lottery games. Before the 2025 amendment the Act named people aged 18 or over; the current wording says adults (punoljetne osobe) and requires proof of adulthood with an ID document if in doubt. [1] |
| Minimum age for sports bettingGambling | Under-18s may not visit betting shops or take part in gambling there. Anyone who takes part must first identify themselves. [1] |
| Minimum age for casinosGambling | Visiting a casino and taking part in games is allowed only for adults (punoljetne osobe), who must prove their identity with an ID document. [2] |
| Online gamblingGambling | Online casino games may only be offered by companies that already hold the right to run casino games and have Ministry of Finance approval. Online lottery payments also need Ministry of Finance approval. [2] |
Notes
- Not yet confirmed from an official source.
- NN 72/2025 replaced the wording 'aged 18 or over' with 'adults'.
- Wording from the original 2009 Act. Later amendments were not all read, and the 2025 amendment as read does not change this article.
- Based on the original 2009 Act and the Tax Administration page. Later amendments were not all read.
Sources
- Narodne novine: Zakon o izmjenama i dopunama Zakona o igrama na sreću (NN 72/2025) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
- Narodne novine: Zakon o igrama na sreću (NN 87/09) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.