Online bingo is currently prohibited in Cyprus under the country's gambling regulations, which restrict most forms of online gambling except for licensed sports betting (2). Gambling carried out on mechanical, electrical, or other devices for profit is considered illegal regardless of the game type, including slot machines, poker, horse-racing games, and bingo (1). The National Betting Authority of Cyprus serves as the regulatory body responsible for supervising and regulating betting activities, issuing Class B licenses exclusively for online sports betting services while maintaining strict prohibitions on other forms of online gambling (2).
Cyprus regulates gambling services under two primary categories: land-based and online betting, governed by the Law on Betting of 2019 (2). The National Betting Authority issues Class B licenses that authorize online betting services including fixed-odds sports betting, pool betting, and virtual sports betting, but explicitly exclude online casino games, poker, and bingo (2). Legal games in Cyprus are limited to games of chance provided by OPAP Cyprus, state lotteries, private lottery tickets with proper licenses, horse races authorized by the Nicosia Race Club, and games at the licensed casino-resort supervised by the National Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission (1).
"In contrast, if gambling is carried out on a mechanical, electrical or other device, for which the player must pay in cash or tokens to play in order to make a profit, it is considered illegal, regardless of the type of game."
Players engaging in gambling activities in Cyprus must ensure they use only licensed establishments or websites authorized by the National Betting Authority, with lists of both licensed and blocked websites available on the NBA's official portal (1). Participating in betting on unlicensed websites or establishments constitutes a criminal offense, and players are also required to submit valid identification, residence, and email information when participating in legal betting activities (1). The National Betting Authority has blocked over 20,000 illegal gambling websites as of 2024, demonstrating the government's commitment to enforcing gambling prohibitions and protecting citizens from unlicensed operators (2).
Source:
https://safergambling.gov.cy/en/article-beware-of-illegal-gambling/
https://www.advennt.com/jurisdictions/online-gaming/cyprus/
Last updated: 28-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
