Romania
Romania withholds tax on gambling winnings on a progressive scale (3% up to 10,000 lei, then 20% and 40% bands).
Romania taxes gambling and lottery winnings on a tiered withholding scale, raised from 1 August 2025: 4% up to RON 10,000, RON 400 plus 20% of the excess between RON 10,000 and 66,750, and RON 11,750 plus 40% of the amount above RON 66,750. The payer withholds the tax before payout.
Regulator: Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN) — official site
Full country guide: every Romania game, ranked, with tax rules. For a cross-border view, see lottery tax in every country and the after-tax prize calculator.
This page is general information, not tax advice. Rules change and personal circumstances matter — for a significant win, pay a local professional before you claim.
Last verified: 2026-08-29