Online bingo is currently prohibited in Liechtenstein as the government has extended its ban on online gambling until the end of 2028 (1). While gambling was legalized in Liechtenstein in 2010 through the Gambling Act, the inability for online operators to gain licenses means online gambling activities, including bingo, remain unavailable in the country (1). The Gambling Act regulates commercial or publicly operated games of chance and skill for money, requiring operators to obtain proper licensing from the Office of Economic Affairs (2). Only land-based casinos with appropriate licenses can legally conduct gambling activities (2).
The government's decision to extend the online gambling licensing moratorium represents a cautious approach aimed at controlling potential negative impacts of online gaming (1). This fresh extension on processing online gambling license applications will run until the end of 2028, proving a setback for operators looking to expand into the small but wealthy nation (1). The Office of Economic Affairs, under the national administration, oversees all gambling activities and enforces compliance with the Gambling Act (2). Casinos and providers of online gambling are additionally subject to the Due Diligence Act and oversight by the Financial Market Authority (2).
"Online gambling will continue to be prohibited in Liechtenstein until 2028 after the government extended its ban. This fresh extension on processing of online gambling licence applications will run until the end of 2028."
Despite the online gambling ban, land-based casinos have proven successful in Liechtenstein, though a ban on licensing new casinos was introduced in 2022 to moderate gambling growth (1). The government has partnered with Switzerland to share information on banned players, ensuring effective cross-border player protection (1). A referendum earlier in 2023 asked voters whether to ban casinos altogether by 2028, but 73.3% of the 70% who participated voted against the ban, choosing to keep physical casinos open (1). The installation and operation of slot machines outside licensed casinos are prohibited under current regulations (2).
Source:
https://europeangaming.eu/portal/compliance-updates/2023/12/19/149612/liechtenstein-govt-extends-online-gambling-ban-until-2028/
https://www.llv.li/en/national-administration/office-of-economic-affairs/gambling
Last updated: 28-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
