NACE 92 – Gambling and Betting Activities | Public Tenders

Definition: NACE 92 covers the operation of casinos, gaming halls, lotteries, betting shops, online gambling and other gambling offerings. As gambling is state-regulated or monopolised in most European countries, public procurement plays a special role here.

What does NACE 92 cover?

NACE 92 (Gambling and betting activities) classifies state and private gambling providers — a highly regulated area in which public concession awards and technology procurement play a central role.

Public Tenders – Gambling and lotteries

Holders of state gambling monopolies and regulatory authorities award technical system services, security services and consultancy services in competitive procedures.

Typical types of contract

• Lottery technology systems: IT systems for state lotteries, betting terminals, online gaming platforms
• Payment processing: Processing of winnings payments, payment gateways for state lotteries
• Gambling regulation: Technical testing systems for gaming machines, audit services
• Security and surveillance systems: CCTV and access control for casinos
• Printing services: Production of lottery tickets, scratchcards, betting slips

Relevant CPV codes

Contracting authorities

Typical contracting authorities under NACE 92 are:

• State lottery companies: Österreichische Lotterien, German Lotto and Toto Block — procurement of IT and technology
• Gambling regulators: Technical testing services, IT audits for gaming machines
• Tax authorities: Surveillance systems, reporting solutions for gambling levies
• Municipalities with casino concessions: Security, technology, hospitality for public casinos
• European supervisory authorities: Consultancy services for gambling regulation

FAQ

Is the award of gambling concessions subject to procurement law? Yes — according to the CJEU's case law, the granting of gambling concessions must be measured against primary law (freedom of establishment, freedom to provide services) and requires a transparent procurement procedure. The Concession Directive 2014/23/EU applies only to a limited extent to gambling concessions.

Can the state maintain its gambling monopoly without tendering? The CJEU has ruled that state gambling monopolies can be compatible with EU law if they are designed coherently and systematically to reduce gambling addiction. The award of system technology and services to third parties must nevertheless be tendered.

• NACE R – Arts, Entertainment and Recreation: Parent section
• NACE 92.0 – Gambling and betting: Sole group
• NACE 93 – Sports and recreation: Related division
• NACE 91 – Museums and cultural institutions: Related division

Last updated: January 2026