Czechia has spent the past decade tightening rules for online gambling while digitising supervision. The result is a market that prizes consumer protection, tax transparency, and clear operator duties. Yet Czech players are increasingly active on international platforms with broader game libraries, faster withdrawals, and modern payment options. This research article maps the current legal framework, compares it with leading offshore models, examines payment and identity checks, and assesses the likely direction of policy in 2026–2028. The goal is practical: help readers understand how the rules are shifting, why cross-border play is growing, and which trade-offs matter most for households, lawmakers, and businesses. The Czech framework in 2025: What the law requires Key insight: Czech policy favours strong oversight and verified identities, with tight advertising rules and clear tax reporting. Czechia’s online market is supervised by the national gambling regulator. Operators that wish to serve residents face a licensing process covering ownership checks, technical standards, game certification, AML/KYC procedures, and responsible-play tools. Identity verification is mandatory before real-money play, with data retention and reporting obligations baked into licence conditions. Marketing is constrained by time, placement, and content limits; bonus promotions are framed to avoid misleading claims. Player-facing safeguards include self-exclusion... The post Czechia’s changing rules on online play: From local licenses to global sites appeared first on Prague Morning .