Slovenia field guide ยท July 2026
Sports Betting in Slovenia: Comparing Bookmakers and Sportsbooks
You should use only gambling operators and domains authorised under Sloveniaโs local rules. Use the traffic ranking above to see which sportsbooks attract visitors, then check legality, payments, terms and player protection before you decide what to do.
The essentials
Slovenia at a glance
Market status
Licensed Only
Partially Legal
Minimum age
18+
Age limits may vary by product
Player tax
Taxed โ 15% on lottery and betting winnings over โฌ300; 0% on casino winnings.
Treatment can depend on product and licence
Regulator
Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (supervision by the Special Financial Office)
Confirm the current authority
Last checked
July 2026
Framework year: 1995
Local betting picture
What attracts sports bettors in Slovenia?
What Slovenia bets on most
Top betting event Football, Basketball & Winter Sports Multi-Sport The most popular betting verticals are football, basketball, and winter sports (skiing, ski jumping). Basketball's popularity is driven by the national team's success and NBA star Luka Donฤiฤ. A significant portion of land-based casino revenue also comes from 'gaming tourism' from Italy and Austria.
Market context
How gambling activity is divided
Market share and website traffic measure different things and should not be directly compared.
Verify it yourself
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Your money
Winnings and tax
Your tax position
Taxed โ 15% on lottery and betting winnings over โฌ300; 0% on casino winnings.
Your tax treatment can depend on the product, operator licence and personal circumstances in Slovenia. Keep transaction records and get professional advice for unusual amounts or offshore play.
Quick answers
What you may still want to know
Is sports betting legal in Slovenia?
You should use only gambling operators and domains authorised under Sloveniaโs local rules.
How old do you need to be?
The minimum age is 18+.
Do you pay tax on winnings?
Taxed โ 15% on lottery and betting winnings over โฌ300; 0% on casino winnings..
Who regulates gambling in Slovenia?
Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (supervision by the Special Financial Office)
Why can a website appear in several rankings?
A multi-product operator can offer both sports betting and casino games. Pure lottery and information websites remain in their own categories.
Methodology & sources
Traffic rankings measure audience activity; category rules describe a websiteโs product; local law determines whether you may use it. A high rank is never an endorsement.
Regulations were last checked in July 2026. Check again before depositing because rules, licences and tax treatment can change.
- Gaming Act (Zakon o igrah na sreฤo) โ
- Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia (FURS) โ
- Government of Slovenia - Games of Chance Information โ
- ICLG - Slovenia Gambling Law โ
- Chambers and Partners - Slovenian Gambling Law Changes โ
- Zakon o igrah na sreฤo (ZIS) โ Slovenian Gaming Act; concession-based licensing for casinos / sports betting / lotteries, supervised by the Financial Administrationโs Special Financial Office (Pravno-informacijski sistem RS, Predpis ZAKO409) โ
This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.