NACE 92.0 – Gambling and Betting Activities | Public Tenders

Definition: NACE 92.0 covers gambling and betting activities — including the operation of casinos, lottery events, sports betting and gaming halls. In many European countries, this segment is state-regulated or entirely in state hands, leading to specific public procurement needs for IT systems, gaming-venue equipment and licence management systems.

Legal basis: NACE Rev. 2 (Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006) · Last updated: January 2026

What does NACE 92.0 cover?

NACE 92.0 (Gambling and betting activities) classifies businesses that organise or operate games of chance, betting and lotteries — an area which, in Europe, has a particular link to public procurement due to state monopolies and licensing systems.

Group 92.0 within Section R (Arts, entertainment and recreation) includes:

State gambling enterprises (such as Österreichische Lotterien, Casinos Austria, German State Lotto and Toto Block companies) are, as publicly controlled undertakings, frequently subject to procurement obligations and procure IT systems, terminal hardware, security solutions and services via public procurement procedures.

Public Tenders: Activity area NACE 92.0

In gambling and lotteries, public tenders are primarily generated by state-controlled gaming companies, regulatory authorities and municipal gambling oversight — for IT, technology and compliance systems.

Typical types of contract

• Lottery systems and terminal networks: Procurement, maintenance and further development of lottery terminals, central draw systems and transaction platforms
• Gaming-venue equipment: Gaming machines, casino equipment, surveillance systems for state casinos
• IT security and fraud prevention: Systems for gambling-addiction prevention, player-self-exclusion systems (e.g. OASIS in Germany), identity verification
• Regulatory and licensing systems: IT platforms for gambling supervisory authorities for the granting and monitoring of licences
• Payment processing: Payment systems for online gambling platforms of state providers
• Consultancy and audit services: Compliance audits, RNG certifications (random number generator), gambling-addiction prevention

Thresholds and procurement procedures

State gaming companies that qualify as contracting authorities or utility contracting authorities are subject to procurement law. For IT systems and services, the EU threshold for supplies/services applies. Many lottery systems are highly specialised, which can justify negotiated procedures with few providers.

Relevant CPV codes for NACE 92.0

The following CPV codes are relevant for the search for tenders in gambling and betting.

Current tenders are available on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) and on national procurement platforms.

Who is NACE 92.0 relevant to under procurement law?

Public contracting authorities

In Austria, Casinos Austria AG and Österreichische Lotterien GmbH are, as state-affiliated companies, potential contracting authorities. Gambling supervision (BMF in Austria, Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder in Germany) procures regulatory systems. In Germany, the state Toto-Lotto GmbH of the individual states are important contracting authorities. Municipal order offices procure surveillance and monitoring technology for gaming halls.

Companies and bidders

Providers in this highly specialised area are internationally active lottery technology companies, IT security service providers, payment processors and consultancy firms for gambling law and compliance. Typical requirements:

• Certifications: Manufacturer certifications for gambling technology (GLI standards)
• Security evidence: ISO 27001, evidence on data security
• References: Comparable projects with state gambling providers
• Reliability evidence: Certificates of good conduct, certificates of no objection

Frequently asked questions on NACE 92.0 and public tenders

Are state lottery companies subject to a tender obligation?
Yes, where state lottery companies qualify as contracting authorities or utility contracting authorities, they are subject to procurement law. The exact classification depends on the ownership structure and the degree of state control.

What role does gambling law play in the procurement context?
Gambling law (national regulation, EU internal market law) and procurement law are separate areas of law but influence each other: state monopolies can justify certain market-access restrictions, while procurement-law transparency obligations apply to procurement.

Can foreign providers participate in tenders in gambling?
In principle yes — EU procurement law requires non-discriminatory access. National gambling licences relate to operation, not to the supply of technology.

Related NACE groups

• NACE 90.0 – Creative, arts and entertainment activities: Cultural events and entertainment
• NACE 93.2 – Other amusement and recreation activities: Leisure facilities and recreation facilities
• NACE R – Arts, Entertainment and Recreation: Parent section

Last updated: January 2026
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