Slovak bookmakers: the ÚRHH licence and how to choose

In short

• In Slovakia, only an operator licensed by ÚRHH under Act No. 30/2019 Coll. may offer online fixed-odds betting. ÚRHH publishes the list.
• Websites without an ÚRHH licence are put on the regulator's list of prohibited offers. Access to them and payments to them are blocked.
• The list includes the betting exchanges and several large international bookmakers, so sure bets in Slovakia are placed between ordinary licensed bookmakers.
• The odds of Slovak licensed bookmakers are not in the ArbVantage opportunities feed yet; during the free trial you can check what is in the feed for you.

The ÚRHH licence: the first thing to check

Only operators holding an individual licence from the Gambling Regulatory Authority (Úrad pre reguláciu hazardných hier, ÚRHH) may take bets from Slovakia. The authority publishes a current list of legal websites (linked in the sources). Checking takes two minutes:

1. Open the ÚRHH list and find the bookmaker's exact domain, not just the brand.
2. In the footer of the bookmaker's site, find the company name and licence number. They must match the list.
3. Check that the licence is valid. The validity period is given for each one.
4. If you cannot find the domain on the list, don't bet there.

A Slovak-language site, a ".sk" domain or a licence from Malta, the Czech Republic or Austria does not prove a Slovak licence. More in how to check a bookmaker's licence.

ArbVantage hides no bookmaker. If a bookmaker has no Slovak licence, the app shows the neutral flag "Not licensed in Slovakia" next to it. The decision is yours. If you bet from Slovakia, use only bookmakers on the ÚRHH list.

The ÚRHH list of prohibited offers

ÚRHH keeps a list of prohibited offers (zoznam zakázaných ponúk): websites and apps that offer gambling without a Slovak licence. Internet providers must block access to them, and payment service providers must block payments. The list is updated regularly, so check it on the ÚRHH website before you register (linked in the sources).

The list includes well-known international brands and the betting exchanges. That is why the classic approach of laying a bet on an exchange does not work legally from Slovakia (see betting exchanges).

The law mainly targets operators. As a player, though, you have no protection under Slovak law and no ÚRHH supervision at a bookmaker without a Slovak licence; deposits and withdrawals can be blocked, and winnings may not be tax-exempt. If someone offers you an account at such a bookmaker through an intermediary or someone else's account, refuse. More in foreign bookmakers in Slovakia.

Bookmakers licensed by ÚRHH: our data

This table shows what our app stores for bookmakers licensed for online fixed-odds betting. It is sorted alphabetically and is not a recommendation or a ranking.

As of October 2026, based on the ÚRHH list as of 1 January 2026. Check the licence with the bookmaker and on the current ÚRHH list.

According to the ÚRHH list, one more operator (MONACObet) holds a fixed-odds licence but does not offer sports betting online yet. For every other bookmaker, the app shows the flag "Not licensed in Slovakia".

A few practical points per bookmaker: Tipos is the state lottery company, so its betting brand sits next to lottery products; Niké is also the title sponsor of the top Slovak football league; Fortuna and Tipsport operate in the Czech Republic too, where they have separate Czech accounts and licences. Your Slovak account is a Slovak contract.

The odds of Slovak licensed bookmakers are not in the opportunities feed yet; during the free trial you can see what is in the feed for you. You can already record balances and bets with them in the app. More bookmakers will come with a second odds source.

Withdrawals and verification

With sure bets you move money between several accounts. So it matters how quickly and reliably a bookmaker pays out.

• Verify at the start. Upload your ID straight after registering, not at your first withdrawal. Otherwise your balance stays frozen exactly when you need it elsewhere. Foreign nationals usually need a passport or Slovak residence card, and the name has to match your bank account. Steps: bookmaker ID verification.
• Payment methods. Check whether withdrawals must go back the way you deposited, and whether the bookmaker charges fees or sets minimum amounts. More in bookmaker withdrawals.
• Fees on stakes. In Slovakia the player pays no tax on stakes; the licensed operator pays a levy on its own revenue. Some bookmakers may still charge a handling fee (manipulačný poplatok). If so, it eats into a sure bet's margin, so always check the bet slip.
• One account per person. The law allows only one player account per operator. If several people in one household bet, each needs their own account, opened and funded in their own name.

How much money to spread across how many accounts is explained in distributing your bankroll across bookmakers and how many bookmaker accounts you need.

Limits and void rules

Under their terms, bookmakers can decide how much they accept from you. Those who win regularly often get restricted sooner or later. It has happened to some of our own accounts too. No tool prevents it.

Before your first deposit, read these parts of the terms:

• Obvious errors in odds. When can the bookmaker void a bet afterwards?
• Maximum win and maximum stake. Is the limit per bet slip, per day or per event?
• Bonus conditions. Accepting a bonus often means agreeing to wagering conditions that restrict withdrawals. Conditions differ; always read the bookmaker's own terms.
• Groups. Some brands belong to one group or also operate in the Czech Republic. Prices may then be similar, and a restriction may apply to more than one brand.

Slovak bookmakers usually work with higher margins than the big international ones, so sure bets between them are rarer and smaller; see arbitrage betting in Slovakia. The full checklist is in bookmaker terms to check.

If your account is restricted, ask in writing for the reason, withdraw your balance and keep your bet slips and emails. Never bet through another person's account. If friends or family want to bet too, they should do it with their own accounts; if you recommend ArbVantage to them, you can earn a reward through "Invite friends" (referral terms). More in bookmaker limits.

Tax on winnings

Under § 9(2)(l) of the Income Tax Act (Act No. 595/2003 Coll.), winnings from a bookmaker licensed by ÚRHH are generally exempt from income tax. With bookmakers without a Slovak licence it depends on the circumstances, and the winnings could be treated as taxable other income. Details in Slovakia betting tax; this is not tax advice, and for larger volumes you should ask a tax adviser (daňový poradca).

Adding your accounts in ArbVantage

1. In the app, open Tracking and tap Add bookmaker.
2. Choose only bookmakers where you already have an account or may open one. From Slovakia, those are the bookmakers on the ÚRHH list.
3. Enter your balance. The app uses it to work out stakes.
4. Under Opportunities you only see bets at your own bookmakers.

During the 14-day free trial you can see what appears for your accounts, and you can record balances for all your bookmakers. How sure bets work from the ground up is explained in sure betting explained. We do the maths; you decide every bet. Prices move, bets can be voided and the result can be negative.

Frequently asked questions

Which bookmakers are legal in Slovakia?

Only those holding an individual ÚRHH licence under Act No. 30/2019 Coll. ÚRHH publishes the current list of legal websites on urhh.sk. This is not legal advice.

What is the list of prohibited offers?

A list of websites and apps that offer gambling without a Slovak licence. ÚRHH keeps it; internet providers must block access to them and payment service providers must block payments.

Can I bet with a foreign bookmaker from Slovakia?

Bookmakers without a Slovak licence may not accept bets from Slovakia, and many of them are on the ÚRHH list of prohibited offers. You have no protection under Slovak law with them, payments can be blocked and winnings may not be tax-exempt.

Are betting winnings taxed in Slovakia?

Winnings from a bookmaker licensed by ÚRHH are generally exempt under § 9(2)(l) of the Income Tax Act. With bookmakers without a Slovak licence it depends on the circumstances. This is not tax advice.

Which bookmakers can I use in ArbVantage?

You choose your bookmakers yourself and we hide none. The odds of Slovak licensed bookmakers are not in the opportunities feed yet; during the free trial you can check what is in the feed for you. More bookmakers will come with a second odds source.

Sources

• Legal websites · Gambling Regulatory Authority (ÚRHH) (in Slovak)
• List of prohibited offers · ÚRHH (in Slovak)
• Act No. 30/2019 Coll. on Gambling · Slov-Lex, current version (in Slovak)
• Act No. 595/2003 Coll. on Income Tax · Slov-Lex, current version (§ 8, § 9(2)(l)) (in Slovak)
• Taxation of cash winnings and prizes · Financial Administration of the Slovak Republic (in Slovak)

As of October 2026. Licence data from the ÚRHH list, without guarantee. Check the licence with the bookmaker and on urhh.sk yourself. Not legal or tax advice.

Betting involves risk, even with sure bets: prices move, bets get voided and accounts get limited. Only use money you can do without. Our responsible gambling page lists where to get help.

Not betting, legal or tax advice. 18+. As of October 2026.