Gambling age and rules in Hungary (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: In Hungary people under 18 may not take part in gambling, except in non-continuous prize-draw games. Remote gambling is regulated under the Act, and the SZTFH is the supervisory authority.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for casinosGambling | People under 18 may not take part in gambling. The only exception is non-continuous prize-draw games (§ 16). [1] |
| Minimum age for lotteriesGambling | People under 18 may not take part in gambling. The only exception is non-continuous prize-draw games (§ 16). [1] |
| Minimum age for sports bettingGambling | People under 18 may not take part in gambling. The only exception is non-continuous prize-draw games (§ 16). [1] |
| Online gamblingGambling | Gambling offered through communication devices may be run only under this Act, and publishing offers for it needs a permit from the gambling supervisory authority. Remote gambling (távszerencsejáték) is a regulated activity under the Act. [1] |
| Gambling regulatorGambling | The Authority for Regulated Activities (Szabályozott Tevékenységek Felügyeleti Hatósága, SZTFH) acts as the gambling supervisory authority. [1] |
Notes
- The exception covers non-continuous prize-draw games under § 16 of the Act. The text does not list lottery products one by one.
Sources
- Nemzeti Jogszabálytár (njt.jog.gov.hu): 1991. évi XXXIV. törvény a szerencsejáték szervezéséről (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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