North Macedonia submits order to block 104 more gambling websites

North Macedonia’s Ministry of Digital Transformation submitted an order on 2 November 2026 to the Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC) to block 104 additional websites used to organise illegal online games of chance. The ministry said the order and attached website list bring the total number of entries covered by blocking orders issued to date to 462.

The measure is aimed at restricting access to platforms that operate contrary to legal regulations and reducing the risk that users disclose personal or financial information to them. The ministry also identified protecting minors from exposure to online gambling as a specific objective.

Five-day handoff, immediate blocking

The AEC must forward the order to electronic communications network operators within five days of receiving it. Those operators must then act immediately to restrict access to the specified websites and display an appropriate notification explaining why access has been blocked.

The order places the operational blocking duty on network operators. Operators will need to implement the listed restrictions promptly once the AEC sends the order and provide the required user-facing explanation.

The ministry urged citizens not to share personal or financial information on unverified websites. It also called on parents and guardians to monitor children’s online activity and discuss the risks associated with illegal gambling platforms.

The ministry said it would continue using measures within its authority to combat illegal online gambling and create a safer online environment.