The European Commission has approved the proposal to reform reporting in gambling in the Czech Republic. The country submitted the amendment for the first time in January 2026, and they got the confirmation in April after the usual three-month standstill period.
What changes with the new decree?
The main purpose of the decree is to update reporting rules and align them with the changes introduced by the online gambling law and the gambling tax law, which have been in force in the Czech Republic since 1 January 2024.
With this new decree, the Czech Republic aims to align data reporting requirements with recent developments in the sector. The changes include new rules applied to live dealer games, the removal of temporary user accounts, and the introduction of self-limitation tools for players.
Live dealer games
One of the changes implemented in 2024 involved live dealer games. These are extremely popular within online casino players, offering a similar experience to that of a land-based casino. By logging in from a computer or smartphone, players can interact with a real dealer who runs the game and manages its different stages.
In the Czech Republic, the new decree will establish how operators must report data related to these live games to national authorities. This includes information such as bets placed, winnings, financial data, and other details considered important for the credibility of the industry. This is particularly relevant as the Czech Republic is among Europe’s most established markets when it comes to online gambling regulation.
Removal of temporary user accounts
Temporary user accounts are created by players to access online games and services before the casino site completes all legal procedures.
In most regulated markets, each account is subject to identity checks, personal data verification, and other procedures needed to confirm that both the player and the account are properly verified. Temporary accounts allow players to access online casino services while their accounts are still being fully approved.
The decree removes these temporary accounts, aiming to create a clearer, more controlled registration system. It should also give operators greater control and make it easier for them to report data to the authorities.
Self-limitation tools
These tools allow players to set limits on their own gambling activity. This is fundamental because it helps players manage their finances and reduce the risk of losing a lot of their own money.
Through these procedures, players can decide in advance how much to deposit into their account, the maximum amount they are willing to bet, and when to take a break or temporarily suspend their gambling activity.
Also in this case, the aim is to improve the player experience while making the operator’s role easier. On the one hand, people who choose to gamble online receive stronger protections and clearer controls. On the other hand, operators can record data and statistics more easily.
Ongoing change and growth
The country continues to show steady growth in the gambling sector. In 2025, the Czech Republic officially reported online gambling overtaking land-based operations. In 2026, the country is bringing further changes in order to make the industry more stable. At the core, there is always the aim of creating a stronger, more regulated, and more innovative market, while keeping the focus on player protection and cooperation between operators and authorities.
This reform could therefore help further strengthen the country’s international position and make the system better suited to the new dynamics of the digital gambling sector.
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