Online bingo in Luxembourg operates under highly restrictive regulations established by the Law of 20 April 1977, which governs gambling and sports betting throughout the country (1). Only the Loterie Nationale, the local monopoly operator, is licensed to provide online gambling services including bingo in Luxembourg (2). The law states that gambling is authorised only if its goal is at least partly in the interest of the common good and is of philanthropic, religious, scientific, artistic, pedagogic, social, sportive, or touristic nature (1). Private commercial online bingo operations are effectively prohibited under this monopoly framework (2).
Two recent requests to open private bingo clubs in Luxembourg were dismissed due to the country's stringent gambling regulations (1). Justice Minister Felix Braz explained in his reply to a parliamentary question that Article 2 paragraph 1 of the gambling law does not allow permanent commercial exploitation (1). The article only applies to occasional raffles and lotteries that do not exceed a total worth of €12,500 (1). As the proposed bingo clubs did not meet these strict criteria, they were not granted the necessary authorisations by the communes (1).
"Minister Braz responded that the article doesn't allow permanent commercial exploitation and only applies to occasional raffles and lotteries that do not exceed a total worth of €12,500."
The Ministry of Justice maintains exclusive authority over licensing private operators seeking to offer gambling services, though in practice only the state monopoly provides online gambling (1). No dedicated online gambling licensing framework exists beyond the monopoly held by Loterie Nationale (2). The government enforces strict oversight to ensure compliance with the 1977 law, with police and public prosecutors actively monitoring illegal gambling operations including unauthorized machines in bars and pubs (1). This restrictive regulatory environment prioritizes public interest objectives while effectively preventing private commercial online bingo operators from entering the Luxembourg market (2).
Source:
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/a/1219461.html
https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-online-gambling-regulation-in-europe/luxembourg
Last updated: 28-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
