HGC licence & safety: is Fonbet legal?

The two licences

Holder: Plumo Limited, Nicosia. The licences are permanent, 7-year — the regime introduced by Law 4635/2019 that replaced the transitional licences.

What the HGC does

The Hellenic Gaming Commission is the independent authority that:

• certifies systems, random number generators and odds
• checks that player balances are held separately from company funds
• enforces verification (tax number + documents) and the 21 age limit
• maintains the central self-exclusion register, valid at every licensed operator
• accepts complaints and resolves player–operator disputes

What it means for you

Your money is safe. Even if the company runs into trouble, player balances aren’t part of the insolvency estate.

Winnings are legal. Tax is withheld at source — you declare nothing — and Fonbet covers it up to €200 per slip and €300 per casino session.

There is an authority. If something goes wrong and support doesn’t solve it, the HGC has jurisdiction over the operator.

21+ isn’t a recommendation but the law. Verification with a tax number automatically excludes minors and their balances are forfeited.

Responsible gaming

Deposit, stake, loss and time limits are set from your Profile in a minute. A limit increase takes effect after 24 hours — an HGC requirement. Time-out from 24 hours to 6 months, permanent self-exclusion with entry in the register. KETHEA-ALFA helpline: 1114, free, 24/7, anonymous.

21+ | Regulated by the HGC | Play responsibly.