Online poker is legal in Montenegro under the country's gambling regulatory framework. Montenegro permits all common types of games of chance in both land-based and online forms (1). Poker is classified as a casino game under Montenegrin law, meaning it can be played both in physical casinos and through licensed online platforms operated by authorized gambling providers.
The licensing system for online gambling requires operators to first hold a land-based gambling concession before obtaining permission to offer internet-based gaming services. Online gambling licenses can only be issued to operators that already hold concessions for land-based games of chance in Montenegro (1). This dual-licensing approach ensures that only established operators with physical presence can expand into the online market.
"Montenegro is a liberal jurisdiction with regard to gaming regulations. With a handful of restrictions, it generally permits all common types of games of chance in both land-based and online forms."
Montenegro introduced significant gambling reforms in 2025 through the new Games of Chance Act, which replaced the previous concession-based system with an approval-based licensing regime. The Games of Chance Administration oversees licensing for most game types and ensures compliance with responsible gambling measures, including self-exclusion mechanisms and advertising restrictions (2). Players must be at least 18 years old to participate, and operators face strict requirements for player protection and identity verification.
Source:
https://practiceguides.chambers.com/practice-guides/gaming-law-2024/montenegro
https://www.mondaq.com/gaming/1663488/new-games-of-chance-act-in-montenegro
Last updated: 09-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
