Superbet keeps all staff where Romanian councils ban gambling

By jili tutorial · September 2, 2026

Superbet Retains All Staff in Romanian Localities Where Gambling is Banned

Romanian gambling operator Superbet has announced it will not close its premises or make any staff redundant in towns and cities where local councils have banned gambling. Instead, affected agencies will be converted into community spaces for watching football.

Local Bans Prompt New Strategy

In February 2026, Romania’s emergency ordinance gave local councils the power to prohibit gambling within their own boundaries. The typical industry response has been to shut down affected venues and lay off employees. However, Super—the company behind the Superbet brand—announced on 31 August 2026 that it would take a different approach.

Affected Agencies Become “Home of Superliga” Venues

In locations where gambling is no longer allowed, Super said it will keep the premises open and transform them into what it calls “Home of Superliga” locations. These are described as community-oriented spaces where people can gather, watch Superliga matches and other major competitions, and receive in-person assistance from familiar staff.

The company did not specify how many agencies are affected, which localities they are in, or when the conversions will take effect.

Protecting Jobs Drives the Decision

The company’s statement focuses heavily on employment. Super said that decisions by local administrations ultimately affect its workforce, and it has chosen to retain those employees rather than make them redundant.

Adrian Turiga, retail director for the Superbet brand in Romania, said (translated from Romanian): “We respect the legal framework and the decisions of local administrations. At the same time, we regret that a number of such decisions affect our employees, who ultimately bear the effects of these decisions. That is why we are choosing to protect and keep our colleagues in these circumstances.”

Superliga Partnership Serves Dual Purpose

Superbet is the main partner of the Superliga, Romania’s top football division, and the announcement leans heavily on this relationship. Andrei Popa, general manager of Super România, said an administrative decision can change what the company is allowed to do in a space, but it cannot cancel what brings people together. He noted that the agencies already carry Superliga branding, which the company intends to keep meaningful.

Popa said: “For us, this means being part of a community: staying there even when it’s harder.”

The arrangement allows Super to maintain its retail footprint and workforce in localities where those sites can no longer accept bets or operate gaming machines. Super said it will continue discussions with central and local authorities to find solutions that protect both communities and jobs.

Background: The Ordinance and Industry Impact

Emergency Ordinance 7/2026 transferred to local councils the right to prohibit gambling within their own localities. Several councils have already adopted bans, leading a number of agencies to stop trading.

This measure follows a 2024 regulation that banned gambling venues in towns and villages with fewer than 15,000 residents, which already forced operators to reshape their Romanian retail networks.

Super rebranded from Superbet Group in December 2025. Superbet remains its main commercial brand, serving customers in Romania, Poland, Greece, Serbia, Belgium, and Brazil.