EU-Regulated National
Latvia licence.
IAUI/SRS
Multi-market operators with Baltic strategy.
What the regulator asks for
Year one cost
€150k-€300k Year 1
Local Latvian entity. Annual licence fees scaled. Substance and technical compliance the main cost drivers.
Timeline
6-9 months
IAUI (Inspekcija Azartspēļu un Izložu Uzraudzības) merging into State Revenue Service (SRS) on 1 April 2026.
Gaming tax
15% GGR on interactive gambling from 1 January 2026 (raised from 12%). 18% telephone betting (was 15%). 12% bingo (was 10%). €7,440 per gaming machine per year (was €6,204). €40,440 per table per year. Tax hikes brought forward 12 months from 2027.
Marketing climate
Moderate. Stricter than Estonia, less restrictive than Belgium.
The market
Latvia's 1 April 2026 regulator merger consolidates oversight under the SRS. The tax hikes (effective January 2026) raise revenue ~€9.2m. One regulator from April 2026.
How the application runs
IAUI/SRS application, Latvian entity, technical certification.
Ongoing compliance
Self-exclusion register. AML under Latvian framework.
What you can and cannot say
Moderate restrictions.
The honest read
What it means for your plan
Stable Baltic licence with rising tax. Combined with Lithuania and Estonia, makes a credible Baltic three-licence cluster.
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