Greece's online gambling sector is set for another compliance upgrade, as the Greek Gaming Commission (EEEP) moves to strengthen player identification requirements through an enhanced Know Your Customer (KYC) framework.
The regulator has launched a tender for specialised legal services to support the review and development of player-verification procedures for licensed online gambling operators. The initiative aims to improve the security and reliability of Electronic Player Account (EPA) registration and identity verification across the regulated market.
As part of the project, three progress reports will be submitted, outlining the work completed, key findings, legal opinions, recommendations and any proposed regulatory interventions.
KYC procedures play a vital role in preventing fraud, ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and protecting minors and other vulnerable groups from gambling-related harm.
The review comes as the rapid growth of online betting and digital gaming has created an increasingly complex regulatory environment. At the same time, player verification requirements need to be closely aligned with the broader European framework governing anti-money laundering, transaction monitoring and the protection of personal data.
EEEP recently filed a complaint with the Athens Prosecutor's Office against 18 influencers for allegedly advertising illegal gambling operators on their Instagram accounts.
This comes at a time when the country is strengthening its regulatory approach against illegal gambling.
Illegal gambling offences could carry prison sentences of up to 10 years. Higher penalties would apply where offences are carried out on a commercial scale, involve minors, or take place on premises that repeatedly operate without a licence.
Total Greek gambling GGR rose 6.7% to €3.07bn ($3.56bn) for 2025, driven by an 11.7% increase in online gambling revenue to €1.19bn
