Benin Casinos Guide (on the picture: Lydia Ludic gambling venue)
This is a guide to brick and mortar as well as online casinos in Benin (officially the République du Bénin, a Christian West African country with a population of 11.7 million, a former French colony by the name French Dahomey, with a very young population, around 60% of the country is under the age of 25). Find out which are the best land-based casinos and licensed online casino sites in Benin, or learn more about the legal status of casino gambling in the country.
Contents:
- List of online casinos, which accept players from Benin
- Online casinos Benin
- Land-based casinos Benin
- Bitcoin casinos Benin
Online casinos in Benin
Legal status of digital casinos in Benin: legal since 2002, operators require a licence
Online casinos are legal in Benin since 2002.
Digital casino gambling is not specifically regulated by the gambling laws of Benin, although the 2002 Gambling Act (Loi portant réglementation des jeux de hasard, d’argent et de paris en République du Bénin)1 is understood to apply to internet platforms as well.
The law regulating casino gambling in Benin is the aforementioned LOI N° 2002·28 that came into effect on 29 March 2004 (this is the main piece of the gambling legislation, there is no seperate online casino act).
In accordance with this law, private entities may only conduct casino games with the explicit permission of the Beninese government (license is required). Unlicensed operators may face a fine of up to 5 million francs, as well as jail time, up to 12 months. Playing in unlicensed online casinos is illegal.
However, to date, the government did not issue any online casino licence to local companies, which means there are no domestic Beninese online casino sites.
However, some international online casinos have acquired Benin gambling licenses and accept players from the country (you can see a list of these digital casino sites below).
And until such a time that the government overhauls the licensing process and starts issuing licenses to domestic companies, these licensed offshore casino websites are the only option (most of them are available in French as well, which is the official language of the country).
The Beninese government does not seem to be actively blocking any of the unlicensed online casino sites sadly, which means even though they are illegal, Beninese players can still access them. Keep in mind that playing on unlicensed online gambling websites is illegal and you should avoid them.
/Comment: Probably the reason why they are not blocked is because only 28% of the people have access to the internet2. And even the few people, who do have access, have low quality access on their outdated cheap phones, which is not good enough to play casino games online. Therefore, it is not a focus of the government, because of how insignificantly small the payers base is (that’s probably also the reason why there are no domestic online casino operations, just not enough players, and the poverty)./
By scrolling below you can find a list of online casinos, which accept Beninese players.
Can tourists play online while visiting Benin?
Yes, tourists, expats (or illegal migrants) can play online freely while enjoying their stay in the country.
Online casino licensing and regulatory body of Benin:
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (Ministère de l’Economie et des Finances) is responsible for issuing online casinos licences to interested parties in Benin. You have to contact them if you want to set up any sort of online gambling business in the country.
Their website is available in English as well.
The licensing fees and requirements are not known, if you know anything about them please leave a comment. Thank you.
/Comment: The website of the Benin Ministry of Economy and Finance does not have any information about the online casino licensing process, and there is no information regarding this on any other website. They also did not respond tho my contact attempts.
Therefore, if anyone knows something about the licensing system, process and costs please help out. Thank you./
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Taxation of online casino sites in Benin:
N/A, no set online casino tax.
For the players, taxation of online casino gambling winnings in Benin: not taxed3
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Age requirement of Benin online casinos: 18+
Sources, main pieces of Benin online casino gambling legislation:
2Datarerportal – Digital 2021 Benin
3Deloitte – Guide to fiscal information Key economies in Africa 2019
List of online casinos, which accept players from Benin
The following online gambling websites accept players from Benin. They all accept players from the country, and are accessible from within the country, at the time of writing. If they no longer accept players from Benin, or if they are blocked for some reason, please leave a message in the comments section, so I can investigate it. Thank you.
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USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
Although, we aim to update this section often, it's best to check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date by the time you are reading this).
General bonus terms and conditions at SlotV:
- welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
- the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
- the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation
Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal.
Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.
The following types of online casino games only contribute partially to the fulfilment of the wagering requirement:
- Jackpots - 0%
- Blackjack - 10%
- Poker - 10%
- Roulette - 10%
- Baccarat - 10%
- Lottery - 0%
- Video poker - 5%
- Game shows - 0%
- Virtual Sports - 0%
- Others - 0%
- Scratch Cards - 0%
- Most slots count 100% towards the playthrough requirement. However, there are some exceptions, you can find that constantly updated list of the casinos' website.
Playthrough requirement: no playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money, in case of the welcome bonuses:
- Minimum deposit amount: €10
- Maximum bonus amount: €500
- Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)
In case of the free spins:
- Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx (changes often, check the casinos' website for the current slots, where you can use your free spins, or ask the customer support)
- Bet per spin: €0,10
- Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
- Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
- 7 days for wagering
Wagering limitation:
- 7 days for wagering
- Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
- Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total), not all at once.
UPDATE 2023: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotional purposes.
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Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
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No wagering and playthrough limitations, requirements.
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USA players accepted, Canada, Netherlands, Israel, France, Australia and UK players are not accepted. You can read the review of Miami Club Casino here.
Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
| Type of game: | Count towards wagering requirement: |
| Keno, Dazzling Dice, Poker Slots, Bingo Bucks - | 100% |
| Table games | 10% |
| Blackjack or video poke | 10% |
| Slots | 100% |
| Roulette, Craps or Baccarat | 0% - Forbidden! |
Wagering limitation:
- UPDATE 2022: The wagering of any portion of a non-deposit bonus on Roulette, Craps or Baccarat games is strictly forbidden!
- Currently, bonuses are not available to players registering accounts from the following countries: Russia, Ukraine.
- Bonuses cannot be combined.
- Miami Club casino requires that a deposit of at least $25 is made on all accounts before any cash withdrawal is processed to comply with anti money laundering laws + mandatory ID check required by law (law to fight financing of terrorism and payment processor require this as well). The deposited $25 can be withdrawn afterwards with the winnings.
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Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
Playthrough requirements of every bonus and promotion:
- The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal, usually (sports betting and poker bonuses 10x)
- Forfeiting the bonus will result in the bonus and any subsequent winnings associated with it to be removed from players accounts.
- Only one bonus can be active at a time, playthrough requirements must be met before additional promotions can be received.
- Players must use the related bonus code in order to receive a bonus (if it has a code, not every promotion requires one).
- Bonus funds will only be available on the Betsoft games, the other providers are not eligible,, unless otherwise stated.
- In cases where rollover or other criteria specified in the individual bonus terms and conditions are not met within 30 days, any remaining bonus funds and associated winnings will be forfeited automatically.
- Wagering requirements must be fulfilled before any winnings can be withdrawn.
Playthrough requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
| Game types: | Contribution: |
| Slots (progressive jackpot slots excluded) | 100% |
| Roulette (All versions), Draw High-Lo, 3 Card Rummy | 20% |
| Baccarat, Blackjack (American & European), Poker 3, Oasis Poker, Single Deck Blackjack, Triple Edge Poker, Caribbean Poker, Three Card Poker, Video Poker | 10% |
| Pirate 21, Blackjack Super 7, Pai Gow, 21 Burn, Ride’m Poker, All forms of Keno, Red Dog, Pontoon, Top Card Trumps | 5% |
| Craps, Live Casino, All Games with Progressive Jackpots, Virtual Racebook. Speciality games ie Keno’s and Scratcher game offered by Betsoft | 0% |
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Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date). Terms and conditions of every bonus and promotion:
- Players from the following countries do not qualify for any bonuses: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.
- Only one bonus can be active at a time.
- Only real money players, who completed the registration are eligible for a bonus.
- No deposit bonuses hold a maximum cash out limit which is 5x the bonus amount unless otherwise specified.
Playthrough requirement:
- The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 60 times before withdrawal, unless otherwise stated.
Wagering requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
| Game types: | Contribution: |
| Slots (a.k.a. Pokies) | 100% |
| All types of Blackjack, Video Poker, Craps, American Roulette, Baccarat and other table games and non-pokies games | 0% |
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- Free spins every day for returning players
- 33% reload bonus for returning players
You can read the full review of Mr Bit casino here.
USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
General bonus terms and conditions at Mr. Bit and its sister sites:
- welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
- the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
- the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation
Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal. Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.
Playthrough requirement: No playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money. In case of the welcome bonus:
- Minimum deposit amount: €10
- Maximum bonus amount: €500
- Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)
In case of the free spins:
- Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx
- Bet per spin: €0,10
- Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
- Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
- 7 days for wagering
Wagering limitation:
- 7 days for wagering
- Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
- Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total).
UPDATE COVID-19: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotion.
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Land-based casinos in Benin
Legal status of casinos in Benin: legal since 2002, operators require a licence, slot halls are also legal
Gambling was originally banned in Benin in 1836, according to the Prohibition des Loteries1 (this predates the 1960 independence of the country, at the time they were still a French colony, and French laws applied to them). However, over time, most forms of gambling were relegalized.
Land-based casino gambling is legal in Benin in accordance with the gambling law of 2002 (effective since 2004)2. Interestingly, the Beninese gambling law also mandates that casinos can only be open 5 hours a day.
At the moment, Benin only has 2 licensed casinos, you can see them on the list below. Both of them are very small casinos, but perhaps the Casino Hall des Arts Benin is the bigger of the two gaming venues, making it the largest casino of Benin (it’s still very small).
The country has a problem with illegal gambling, and there are several illicit gambling establishments to be found throughout the country. Many of these gambling dens violate the restriction on opening hours as well, and they pay very little taxes (but plenty of bribes, presumably). The Beninese government appears to have noticed the trend of the growing number of illegal gambling dens, but does not seem to have taken any decisive steps so far.
Slot halls are also legal in Benin, and there are around 8 slot halls in operation in the country (the biggest slot hall chain is Lydia Ludic, which is also the biggest private gambling operator of the country).
/Explanation: The difference between between casinos and slot halls:
- Slot hall definition: These types of venues only contain gaming machines, and they are usually smaller than casinos.
- Casino definition: Bigger than slot halls and electronic casinos, often attached to a hotel or a resort complex. They have gaming machines + electronic tables + live dealer tables, roulette wheels with croupiers and card games (banking and non-banking)./
The coronavirus pandemic had a devastating effect on the fledgling casino sector of Benin, the number of tourists has dropped significantly3, as a result most of the gambling establishments closed.
You can find all the currently operating brick and mortar casinos in the list below.
Can locals visit the casinos in Benin?
Yes, both locals and tourists can visit the casinos in Benin, unlike in some other countries (e.g.: in the entire Muslim world casinos are only available to the tourists, locals can not enter).
Casino licensing and regulatory body of Benin:
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (Ministère de l’Economie et des Finances) is responsible for issuing brick & mortar casino licences. You have to contact them if you want to set up any sort of gambling business in the country.
Their website is available in English as well.
The licensing fees and requirements are not known, if you know anything about them please leave a comment. Thank you.
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Taxation of brick & mortar gambling establishments in Benin:
The following are the casino tax rates in Benin.
| Benin casino tax rates | ||
| Activity: | Tax rate: | Tax base: |
| unknown | unknown | unknown |
It’s unknown, there is no information about it online. If you know anything please leave a comment, thank you.
For the players, taxation of casino winnings in Benin: not taxed
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Age requirement of land-based casinos, slot parlours in Benin: 18+
Sources, main pieces of the land-based casino legislation in Benin:
1Légifrance – Loi du 21 mai 1836 portant prohibition des loteries
3Worldbank – International tourism, number of arrivals – Benin
List of all casinos in Benin
This is a list of the casinos currently in operation in Benin, with address, opening hours, number and types of games, dress code, entrance fee, reviews and a video of each gambling establishment, if one is available.
Benin Marina Hotel & Casino
Benin Marina Hotel & Casino, address: Boulevard de la Marina, Cotonou, Littoral, BP 1901
The casino is located within the Marina Hotel, which used to be a Sheraton Hotel (no longer). It is the largest hotel in Benin. It is a small casino.
Not much information is available of this casino online, it does not have any sort of online presence (not even a Facebook page), just some throwaway lines on hotel booking websites. Because of this it’s possible the information is not accurate (although I included everything I could find, however some sources are 5+ years old).
If you know more about this casino leave a comment. thank you.
UPDATE 2022: There is conflicting information online about this casino. According to some reviews and websites the casino is closed, and according to some it is still open. It’s impossible to know for sure, considering that neither the casino, nor the hotel has an official website. If you know please leave a comment.
Games: around 10 gaming machines (slots, video poker), and around 3 tables (blackjack, American Roulette, Texas Hold’em)
/Comment: A very neglected small casino with outdated equipment based on the few pictures online (although, all the pictures are 5+ years old, they might not be representative anymore, grain of salt).
Also, there is conflicting information online, some say they have blackjack, others claim there is no blackjack, and most sources are divided on the number of tables, it’s somewhere between 2-4, due to the lack of official sources it is not known how much exactly./
Video of Benin Marina Hotel & Casino:
This is only a video of the hotel, sadly the casino is not featured.
Opening hours: 10am-4am Daily
UPDATE COVID-19: open
Dress code: unknown, probably smart casual, considering how upscale this hotel complex is, if you know please leave comment
Entrance fee: no entrance fee
Meta review analysis: The casino does not have any reviews online, only the hotel has been reviewed (it gets 3/5 on average, it looks good, but service quality is not good, and everything is outdated, crumbling, neglected, not working, not what you would expect based on the pictures and video, according to reviews)
18+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.
Casino Hall des Arts Benin
Casino Hall des Arts Benin, address: Boulevard St Michel Hall des Arts, Cotonou,
Better known as Casino Benin, this is the only casino in the country with a poker room (more like a poker section with one table, not a standalone room, but this is the only venue with non-banking poker, cash games and occasional tournaments, but don’t expect much).
Just like all Beninese casinos this one also does not have an official website (it looks like their website was hacked, it redirects to a spammy affiliate webpage in Turkish, they should fix it, not a good first impression).
But luckily they do have a Facebook page, where you can find information about the poker games, tournaments.
It’s possible that the venue closed permanently due to the coronavirus pandemic. Also, it’s possible this is an unlicensed venue, although I’m not sure, some online comments (basically rumors) suggest this s one of the unlicensed, illegally operating Benin casinos. Therefore, if you area tourist it’s best to avoid this establishment. You can see the kind of clientele that visits this casino, best to avoid it.
Games: around 20 gaming machines (slots, video poker, the machines look very old, 10+ years old, low quality brands), and unknown number of tables (Texas Hold’em, roulette, blackjack)
They have a small poker section with one poker table, info about the cash games and tournaments can be found on their Facebook page (but it wasn’t updated for over a year at the time of writing so don’t expect much).
Video of Casino Hall des Arts Benin:
Not very encouraging, if this representative of the average alcoholic, loser that visits this place then it’s best if you avoid it, no wonder it’s possible they pernamently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opening hours: 24/7, according to their official Facebook page (but I doubt it, if you know the real opening hours please let me know in the comments section, thank you)
UPDATE COVID-19: closed, perhaps permanently, unknown, no information about it online
Dress code: unknown, probably no dress code, they probably can’t afford to be picky, just don’t look like a homeless person and you will be let in
Entrance fee: no entrance fee
Meta review analysis: the casino does not have any reviews online
18+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.
Additionally there are 6 Lydia Ludic slot halls, these are:
- Lydia Ludic Benin – Akpakpa
- Lydia Ludic Benin – Amitie
- Lydia Ludic Benin – Concorde
- Lydia Ludic Benin – Etoile
- Lydia Ludic Benin – Saint Michel
- Lydia Ludic Benin – Sikecodji
None of them have card games or live dealer tables, they only have gaming machines. UPDATE 2022: Most of them closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Other forms of online gambling in Benin
The current gambling law of Benin does not explicitly regulate any form of online gambling.
However, online gambling is known to be legal because the Lotérie Nationale du Benin operates an online platforms (lottery + sportsbook), which means it is somehow possible to operate a digital gambling platform for a licensed company. But the details are not known.
You can read more about the legal status of gambling in Benin here.
Bitcoin casinos in Benin
Legal status: not specifically regulated
Virtual currencies are entirely unregulated in Benin*.
Consequently, placing bets with crypto coins is unregulated as well.
Bitcoin usage is very low in Benin, unsurprisingly, considering that only 28% of people even have an internet access. Therefore, this situation is unlikely to change anytime soon.
Some of the big international gambling websites, which accept players from Benin also accept various alternative digital currencies. This is the only way for Beninese players to place bets via bitcoin, litecoin, ethereum, ripple or any other cryptocurrency.
The bitcoin casinos below accept players from Benin.
Source: *Freemanlaw – The Central African States and Cryptocurrency
The following casino websites accept players from Benin:
SlotV Live Casino and Sportsbook
SlotV live casino & sportsbook, current 2023 promotions for new and returning players
SlotV gambling website & bookmakers' promotions:
- 100% welcome bonus Up To €500 + 50 Free Spins
- Free spins every day for returning players
- 33% reload bonus for returning players
USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
Although, we aim to update this section often, it's best to check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date by the time you are reading this).
General bonus terms and conditions at SlotV:
- welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
- the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
- the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation
Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal.
Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.
The following types of online casino games only contribute partially to the fulfilment of the wagering requirement:
- Jackpots - 0%
- Blackjack - 10%
- Poker - 10%
- Roulette - 10%
- Baccarat - 10%
- Lottery - 0%
- Video poker - 5%
- Game shows - 0%
- Virtual Sports - 0%
- Others - 0%
- Scratch Cards - 0%
- Most slots count 100% towards the playthrough requirement. However, there are some exceptions, you can find that constantly updated list of the casinos' website.
Playthrough requirement: no playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money, in case of the welcome bonuses:
- Minimum deposit amount: €10
- Maximum bonus amount: €500
- Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)
In case of the free spins:
- Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx (changes often, check the casinos' website for the current slots, where you can use your free spins, or ask the customer support)
- Bet per spin: €0,10
- Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
- Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
- 7 days for wagering
Wagering limitation:
- 7 days for wagering
- Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
- Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total), not all at once.
UPDATE 2023: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotional purposes.
SlotV online casino does not accept players from:
Free bitcoin giveaway
Free bitcoin giveaway, $0.1 to $ 200 every hour, real no deposit promotion, no wagering requirement bitcoin gambling and betting
One of the rare, genuine ways to actually get free bitcoins online. 100% legitimate, in operation for 10+ years, no deposit or registration required (we are using this site for 1+ years, payout guaranteed, not a scam).
You have to manually enter the bitcoin raffle every hour and you will be able to win anywhere between 0.00000009 BTC - 0.00878696 BTC + occasional special prizes.
You can realistically make around €200 per month if you roll every hour and participate in all the other promotions they have as well (wheel of fortune, lottery tickets etc..., all free).
/However, you have to manually spin every hour to get this amount, including at night, therefore, realistically, the amount you can expect will be less./
They also have many other ways to win bitcoin, or FUN tokens, including: online casino section, sports betting, betting on cryptocurrency prices, wheel of fortune, lottery etc...
No wagering, playthrough requirement, limitations.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
Because this is a crypto-only gambling website there are no restricted countries. Everyone over the age of 18 can play (or 24, depending on what is the legal online gambling age in your country).
Only bitcoin and FUN tokens are accepted. You have to deposit bitcoin to a specific bitcoin address and it will show up on your balance.
No wagering and playthrough limitations, requirements.
The only hidden fee is that if you win items, physical prizes, in those cases the shipping cost is not paid by them and you will required to pay for shipping (or you can opt to receive the equivalent of the prize in bitcoins if you don't want to pay for transportation).
UPDATE 2023: They also offer an annual 4- 5% interest rate on the FunFair (FUN) tokens you purchase with bitcoin (it's their own cryptocurrency).
Miami Club Digital Casino Destination
Miami Club online casino, 18+
- Welcome bonus, 100% up to $100 on your first 8x deposit (up to $800 total)
- Exclusive bonus code: MIFREE20, $20.00 free, every month, not just for new players, for returning players as well
- Free spins, use coupon HOTWINGS to get 150% up to $150 plus 30 spins on the Funky Chicken 5-reel, limited time only (by the time you are reading it probably expired, only valid for a few days)
USA players accepted, Canada, Netherlands, Israel, France, Australia and UK players are not accepted. You can read the review of Miami Club Casino here.
Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
| Type of game: | Count towards wagering requirement: |
| Keno, Dazzling Dice, Poker Slots, Bingo Bucks - | 100% |
| Table games | 10% |
| Blackjack or video poke | 10% |
| Slots | 100% |
| Roulette, Craps or Baccarat | 0% - Forbidden! |
Wagering limitation:
- UPDATE 2022: The wagering of any portion of a non-deposit bonus on Roulette, Craps or Baccarat games is strictly forbidden!
- Currently, bonuses are not available to players registering accounts from the following countries: Russia, Ukraine.
- Bonuses cannot be combined.
- Miami Club casino requires that a deposit of at least $25 is made on all accounts before any cash withdrawal is processed to comply with anti money laundering laws + mandatory ID check required by law (law to fight financing of terrorism and payment processor require this as well). The deposited $25 can be withdrawn afterwards with the winnings.
Bet Online Casino, Bookmaker & Poker
Bet Online casino, poker and sportsbook
- Welcome bonus, $3000, 100% up to $1,000 on your first three deposits. Use the code BOLCASINO
- 25% - 50% sports betting reload on every qualifying bet, code: LIFEBONUS (for the 25% bonus) and BOL1000 (for the 50% bonus)
- +100% welcome match bonus up to 100% on your first deposit using bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum, ripple, litecoin or DASH. No code required + 5% crypto boost afterwards on future deposits
- 100% poker bonus
- 10% weekly rebate, cashback for returning players
You can read the review of BetOnline here. List of countries, from which they do not accept players can be found in the review and below. North American players accepted.
Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
Playthrough requirements of every bonus and promotion:
- The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal, usually (sports betting and poker bonuses 10x)
- Forfeiting the bonus will result in the bonus and any subsequent winnings associated with it to be removed from players accounts.
- Only one bonus can be active at a time, playthrough requirements must be met before additional promotions can be received.
- Players must use the related bonus code in order to receive a bonus (if it has a code, not every promotion requires one).
- Bonus funds will only be available on the Betsoft games, the other providers are not eligible,, unless otherwise stated.
- In cases where rollover or other criteria specified in the individual bonus terms and conditions are not met within 30 days, any remaining bonus funds and associated winnings will be forfeited automatically.
- Wagering requirements must be fulfilled before any winnings can be withdrawn.
Playthrough requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
| Game types: | Contribution: |
| Slots (progressive jackpot slots excluded) | 100% |
| Roulette (All versions), Draw High-Lo, 3 Card Rummy | 20% |
| Baccarat, Blackjack (American & European), Poker 3, Oasis Poker, Single Deck Blackjack, Triple Edge Poker, Caribbean Poker, Three Card Poker, Video Poker | 10% |
| Pirate 21, Blackjack Super 7, Pai Gow, 21 Burn, Ride’m Poker, All forms of Keno, Red Dog, Pontoon, Top Card Trumps | 5% |
| Craps, Live Casino, All Games with Progressive Jackpots, Virtual Racebook. Speciality games ie Keno’s and Scratcher game offered by Betsoft | 0% |
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Central African Republic
- Congo
- Cote Divoire
- Cuba
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Eritrea
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Iran
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
- Mali
- Malta
- Myanmar (Burma)
- North Korea (Republic of)
- Panama
- Sierra Leone
- Slovenia
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syrian Arab Republic
- United Kingdom
- Yemen
- Zimbabwe
Fair Go Aussie Themed Casino
FairGo - click to check out the digital casino, latest promotions, offers, hundreds of pokies, Aussie players welcome
- 100% welcome bonus up to $200, on your first 5 deposits (total $500), coupon code: WELCOME
- 100 free spins with code: DOD-GOW (limited time only, please let me know when the code expires)
- 150% bonus and 50 spins on the new slot Lil Red ($20 minimum deposit requirement), coupon code: LILRED150, or on the slot Hyperwins, bonus code: GETHYPED
- Special Neosurf bonus, deposit using Neosurf and get a 200% welcome bonus (only once per player), promo code: 200-NEO
Only one bonus can be active at a time. North American players are accepted at the casino. FairGo Casino does not accept players from: Moldova, Israel, UK. You can read the full review of Fair Go casino here.
Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date). Terms and conditions of every bonus and promotion:
- Players from the following countries do not qualify for any bonuses: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.
- Only one bonus can be active at a time.
- Only real money players, who completed the registration are eligible for a bonus.
- No deposit bonuses hold a maximum cash out limit which is 5x the bonus amount unless otherwise specified.
Playthrough requirement:
- The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 60 times before withdrawal, unless otherwise stated.
Wagering requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
| Game types: | Contribution: |
| Slots (a.k.a. Pokies) | 100% |
| All types of Blackjack, Video Poker, Craps, American Roulette, Baccarat and other table games and non-pokies games | 0% |
Mr Bit Casino and Sportsbook
Mr. Bit casino & bookmaker, current 2023 bonus offers, welcome bonus, free spins and offers for returning players, 18+
- 100% welcome bonus Up To €500 + 50 Free Spins
- Free spins every day for returning players
- 33% reload bonus for returning players
You can read the full review of Mr Bit casino here.
USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
General bonus terms and conditions at Mr. Bit and its sister sites:
- welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
- the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
- the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation
Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal. Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.
Playthrough requirement: No playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money. In case of the welcome bonus:
- Minimum deposit amount: €10
- Maximum bonus amount: €500
- Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)
In case of the free spins:
- Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx
- Bet per spin: €0,10
- Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
- Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
- 7 days for wagering
Wagering limitation:
- 7 days for wagering
- Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
- Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total).
UPDATE COVID-19: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotion.
Mr Bit Casino does not accept players from:
FAQ – frequently asked questions about Benin online casinos
FAQ section The following are some of the frequently asked questions about casinos in Benin. Click on the dropdown menu below to see the questions and answers. Q&A
Yes, casinos are legal in Benin since 2002. Slot halls are also legal
Yes, online casinos are legal in Benin since 2002.
Yes, there are 2 casinos in the country + 6 slot halls.
Yes, Beninese players can play in licensed online casinos. You can see a list of them on this page.
Cryptocurrency accepting casinos are not yet specifically addressed by the Benin gambling legislation.
Yes, the licensed online casinos listed on this page accept players from Benin.
Yes, both tourists and locals can play in the casinos of Benin.
Yes, the casino gambling laws and regulations mentioned on this page only apply to locals. Tourists, migrants, expats visiting Benin can play freely online.
The age limit of both land-based and digital casinos is 18+.
No, they don't have dress codes.
Gambling winnings regardless of the source and amount are tax exempt in Benin.
No, there are no domestic Benin licensed online casinos.
There are 2 casinos in Benin.
No, casinos in Benin do not charge an entrance fee, it's not customary in the country.
The biggest casino in Benin is Casino Hall des Arts Benin.
The biggest casino group in Benin is Lydia Ludic. Are casinos legal in Benin?
Are online casinos legal in Benin?
Are there any casinos in Benin?
Can I play in an online casino from Benin?
Are bitcoin casinos legal in Benin?
Are there online casinos, which accept players from Benin?
Can tourists play in the casinos of Benin?
Can tourists place bets in online casinos while staying in Benin?
What is the age requirement of Benin online casinos?
Do casinos in Benin have dress codes?
How much tax do I have to pay in Benin on my gambling winnings from an online casino?
Are there any digital casinos licensed in Benin?
How many casinos are there in Benin?
Do casinos in Benin have entrance fees?
Which is the biggest casino in Benin?
Which is the biggest casino group in Benin?
Simon’s Guide to Land-based and Online Casinos in Benin is part of Simon’s Online Casino Guide (with interactive map).
Last updated: 2022-03-12
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