This is a picture of the entrance of Cyprus Casinos Limassol a.k.a. C2, located in 271 Franklin Roosevelt Avenue, 3046, Ciprus. This is the first ever licensed and second biggest gambling establishment in the country. Under the picture you can read about the casino gambling legislation in Cyprus. And you can find a list of the biggest brick & mortar casinos in the country with address, opening hours, entrance fee, number and types of games + a list of online casinos, which accept players from the Republic of Cyprus.

Simon’s Cyprus Online Casino Guide

This is a guide to brick and mortar as well as online casinos in Cyprus (officially the Republic of Cyprus, a member of the EU, consisting of two halves: the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Southern Greek Orthodox majority). Find out which are the best casinos and online casino sites in Cyprus, or learn more about the legal status of casino gambling in the country.

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Online casinos in Cyprus

Legal status of digital casinos in Cyprus: legal, but it is a monopoly of OPAP, players can play freely online on other websites too, due to EU laws

 

Gambling is legal, but online casino gambling is illegal in Cyprus. Casinos can not apply for an online gambling license in Cyprus.

There is an exception to this online casino ban, it is OPAP, the Greek lottery company, which operates the Cyprus lottery (details below) and also has an online sports betting and casino platforms, which accepts Cyprus players.

OPAP, the Greek lottery company (also in charge of the Cyprus lottery) is the only exception. OPAP has a special, often criticized legal status in Cyprus, and it is exempt form the online casino ban1. OPAP’s online platform has a sports betting and online casino section, besides the internet lottery and it accepts Cyprus players.

However, many foreign online casinos also accept players from Cyprus, due to EU laws.

Cyprus is a member of the EU, which means that Article 56 TFEU2 (EU gambling directives) apply. In short, this means that foreign online gambling operators should be provided a way to obtain a gambling licence in all EU member countries. If this is not the case, they can accept players from the country and it is not illegal for them to do so, and these countries can not block these websites or prosecute players who place bets on these platforms.

In Cyprus only online sports betting licenses are obtainable and OPAP has monopoly over online casino gambling. This partially violates Article 56 TFEU, therefore, players from Cyprus can freely visit foreign unlicensed casino websites and play on them.

However, the bigger unlicensed online casinos websites are still blocked despite the EU laws. This is done to strengthen the position of OPAP’s monopoly, even if it’s not EU complaint and violates free market principles. Obviously a lot of people suspect corruption and there was a lot of litigation behind the scenes surrounding this problematic and allegedly corrupt monopoly3.

/Comment: I definitely do not recommend OPAP, it has a really bad track record, lot of scandals, corruption allegations left and right, it’s definitely a shady company./

International gambling operators (like the ones below) have argued that Cyprus goes against EU policies by providing unfair advantage to OPAP, basically monopolizing online casino gambling. However, there have been no sanctions on the part of the European Union as of yet.

By scrolling below, you can find a list of online casinos, which accept Cyprus players.

 

Can tourists play online while visiting Cyprus?

Yes, tourist (or non-citizen expats, or illegal migrants) can play online freely while enjoying their stay in the country.

 

Online casino licensing and regulatory body of Cyprus: 

Online casino licenses are not issued. Only OPAP hasa special licence, which grants them a monopoly over online casino gambling in Cyprus.

 

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Taxation of online casino sites in Cyprus: 

Gambling tax rates are determined by Law on the Taxation of Horse Racing Betting and Lotteries54 and the Betting Law. The currently Cypriot gambling tax rates are:

Cyprus gambling tax rates
Activity: Tax rate: Tax base:
general gambling tax 13% gross gambling revenue, 10% + a 3% mandatory charitable contribution, two thirds of which is spent on charitable causes and non-profit organisations and one third is spent on consumer protection and gambling addiction management, recovery + the “strengthening of protection mechanisms” (quote from the Cyprus government website)
OPAP betting and lottery winnings exceeding €5000 20% winnings exciding €5000, according to Law on the Taxation of Profits deriving out of Games of OPAP SA and of the Governmental Lottery (Law 191(I)/2012)7 (paid by the operator, not the player)
Casino tax 15% gross gambling revenue, payable by licensed casinos <— this applies to online casinos

This is on top of all the other, regular taxes (eg.: corporate tax, which is 25%, increased from 22%). Gambling is not VAT exempt, VAT applicable on gambling, betting, wagering activates is 18%.

There is no specific online gambling tax, the casino tax is applicable to online casino activities as well.

 

For the players, taxation of gambling winnings in Cyprus: taxable, income tax applies8

 

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Age requirement of Cypriot online casinos: 18+

 

Sources, main pieces of the Cypriot online casino gambling legislation:

1Agreement between the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of Cyprus regarding the games offered by OPAP
(Ratication) Law of 2003 (L. 34(III)/2003), not found online anywhere sadly, if you know of an online copy, please drop a link to it in the comments section

2JSTOR – Freedom to provide services — Article 56 TFEU — Games of chance

3Responsible Gaming EU – Cyprus police investigating after OPAP declines audit

4Law on the Taxation of Horse Racing Betting and Lotteries (not available online anywhere, if you know of a digital copy please post a link to it in the comments section, thank you)

5Lexology – In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in Cyprus (Taxation section at the bottom)

 

List of online casinos, which accept players from Cyprus

The following online gambling websites accept players from Cyprus. 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 Cyprus, or if they are blocked for some reason, please leave a message in the comments section, so I can investigate it.

 

 

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Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries

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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

Check the gambling website for the most recent bouse promotions and playthrough requirement and wagering limitation information. The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 40x times before withdrawal, depending on the type.
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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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

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).
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%
This only applies to casino bonuses, sports betting or poker bonuses have different wagering limitations (can be found on the company's website). BetOnline does not accept players from:

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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

Disclaimer: The casinos is not actually an Australian online casino, the company is not registered in Australia, it's only "Aussie" themed.
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%

 

Land-based casinos in Cyprus

Legal status of casinos in Cyprus: legal since 2015, operators require a licence, slot halls are legal too

 

Gambling was mostly illegal prior to 2012 in Cyprus. However, with the introduction of the 2012 Betting Law1, which is the main piece of the gambling legislation, many forms of gambling were legalized (the Betting Law was amended sever times since 2012).

A 2015 amendment to the Betting Law made casinos legal too. And slot halls are also legal (gambling establishments with 50 gaming machines maximum), one per district.

Originally only a few license were planned to be issued. The government decided to grant a single casino licence to C2 Limassol, making it the first casino in Cyprus.

However, this started an avalanche of litigation, suing, threats, protesting, corruption and investment (using internet slang, you could call it a “shitshow”….). All of the bigger hotel chains (and many Turkish ex casino owners with political connections) managed to get a licence one way or another, and a feverish casino building spree began.

At this point there are about 15 licensed casinos in Cyprus. However, the number of actual casinos is significantly higher, because many of the licensed venues operate so called “satellite casinos”, with the same license (some operate as much as 4 satellite casinos in addition to the main casino). Therefore, the total amount of casinos and slot halls is closer to 100 (40 casinos + about 50-60 slot halls this is only an estimate, most smaller slot halls don’t have any sort of online presence, no official data about the numbers to the best of my knowledge).

This is a crazy amount for a country with a population of 875 K people, not even a million (the highest number of gambling establishments per capita in the European Union, not including microstates). Obviously, most of these venues focus primarily on tourists, mostly European and Arab, Türkish well-off tourists, temporary residents, high rollers.

Cyprus gets about 3.2 million tourist visits per year2 (these are pre coronavirus numbers, the pandemic decimated the tourism sector of Cyprus and subsequently the casino industry as well, the official number of casino closures is not yet known).

Most of the casinos are located in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, but the South has a few casinos too.

A big influence on the Cyprus gambling sector was the 1998 casino ban in Turkey, many of the shady, corrupt, criminal elements of the Turkey gambling sector switched and moved their interests, capital and casino ventures over the years to Cyprus, which many speculate led to the subsequent official legalization of casinos in the Republic of Cyprus.

/Comment: No wonder Cyprus is infamous for corruption and its gambling sector had its fair share of scandals (just look at the OPAP corruption scandal above in the online casino section, pretty much all the big players in the Cyprus gambling sector had similar scandals). Considering the history and origins of the sector it’s not surprising./

You can find all the currently operating brick and mortar casinos in the list below.

 

Can locals visit the casinos in Cyprus?

Yes, both locals and tourists can play in the casinos.

 

Casino licensing and regulatory body of Cyprus:

In accordance with the gambling legislation, gambling operators who wish to provide games of chance or any betting/wagering services need to apply for a licence at the National Betting Authority, and at the National Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission.

Their websites are available in English as well.

There are two types of gambling licences available.

  • Class A is a licence for traditional, land-based betting but does not include horse racing betting, this is the casino licence
  • Class B is a licence valid for electronic, online sports betting but horse racing is, once again, excluded

 

The annual license fee is €45 000 per two years, (a very reasonable sum, considering that in nearby Croatia that same annual fee is €500 000 per annum). Cyprus has a very low gambling tax and has lower licensing fees compared to other countries in the vicinity (comment: but this is still significantly higher than offshore gambling hubs, which are basically tax havens)

Licensed companies need to have a physical presence in the country.

Casinos must be integrated into a hotel or resort.

4 satellite casinos are also allowed, per license.

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Taxation of brick & mortar casino gambling establishments in Cyprus:

Gambling tax rates are determined by Law on the Taxation of Horse Racing Betting and Lotteries and the Betting Law. The currently Cypriot gambling tax rates are:

Cyprus gambling tax rates
Activity: Tax rate: Tax base:
general gambling tax 13% gross gambling revenue, 10% + a 3% mandatory charitable contribution, two thirds of which is spent on charitable causes and non-profit organisations and one third is spent on consumer protection and gambling addiction management, recovery + the “strengthening of protection mechanisms” (quote from the Cyprus government website)
OPAP betting and lottery winnings exceeding €5000 20% winnings exciding €5000, according to Law on the Taxation of Profits deriving out of Games of OPAP SA and of the Governmental Lottery (Law 191(I)/2012)7 (paid by the operator, not the player)
Casino tax 15% gross gambling revenue, payable by licensed casinos

This is on top of all the other, regular taxes (eg.: corporate tax, which is 25%, increased from 22%). Gambling is not VAT exempt, VAT applicable on gambling, betting, wagering activates is 18%.

 

For the players, taxation of casino winnings in Cyprus: taxable, income tax applies

 

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Contact me through the live chat, it's in the bottom right corner of the website, or in the comments section at the bottom of this page, with a link to the website you wish to advertise. If you qualify, I will give you my email address where we can discuss everything (I won't be putting my email address on the page, due to the extreme amount of spam I receive as it is).
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That's all, if you are interested, get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

 

Age requirement of land-based casinos, slot parlours in Cyprus: 18+

 

Sources, main pieces of the land-based casino legislation in Cyprus:

1Cyprus Betting Law

2statista – Number of arrivals in tourist accommodation in Cyprus from 2006 to 2019

 

 

List of the TOP 5 biggest and best rated casinos in Cyprus

This is a list of the top 5 biggest and best casinos in the country, 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.

 

1., City of Dreams Mediterranean (under construction)
An aerial (but not drone, from an airplane) picture of the main building of City of Dreams Mediterranean. This is the first casino on this list of all the TOP 5 casinos in the Republic of Cyprus, you can find the other gaming venues on this list under this one. This is currently the biggest gambling venue in Cyprus. To the right of the picture you can read more about the casino, including the address, dress code and a brief video of the gambling establishment.

City of Dreams Mediterranean

City of Dreams Mediterranean, address: 271 Fragklinou Rousvelt, Zakaki

The full name of the venue is The City of Dreams Mediterranean Integrated Hotel Resort Spa Casino, and it is currently the biggest Cyprus casino hotel. It is also the biggest casino in the entire Mediterranean region (based on gaming machines + tables).

The company who owns the casino is Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, a member of the CNS Group.

The casino is under construction at the time of writing, but it is excepted to be complete sometime in 2022 (so when you read this, it might be already open).

The age requirement will be 21+.

 

Games: around 1000 gaming machines (slots, video poker), and around 100 tables (not yet known what type but it will probably include some types of roulette, poker, blackjack for sure)

They will also have a poker room and multiple VIP areas. The details of these are not yet known.

 

Video of City of Dreams Mediterranean:

This is how the casino complex is expected to look like once complete.

 

Opening hours: not yet announced officially, but it will likely be 24/7

 

UPDATE COVID-19: open

 

Dress code: smart casual and semi formal for the VIP area and for certain events

Entrance fee: none

Meta review analysis: no reviews yet

 

21+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

2., C2 Limassol
This is an image of the C2 casino in Limassol, the netrance of the building. Right next to the picture you can read about the gambling establishment and can find the address. Under the picture is the next item of this list.

C2 Casino Limassol

C2 Limassol, address: 271 Fragklinou Rousvelt, Zakaki

The full name of the venue is Cyprus Casinos Limassol, but it is best known as C2 Limassol. This is the flagship and biggest venue of the Cyprus Casino group, which has 4 casinos on the island (Nicosia, Ayia Napa, Pafos, Zakaki).

This establishment was the first casino to receive gambling license in 2015. Although the casino was only opened in 2018.

The company behind the venue (Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, part of the CNS Group) named this “a pop-up casino”, because as soon as The City of Dreams Mediterranean integrated casino resort (see above) is finished (sometime in 2022), they will move to that new location.

This is the third biggest casino in the country, and the most visited. The gaming area is 1300 m2.

You must be 21+ to enter, despite the gambling age officially being 18+ (but casinos can raise it voluntarily).

 

Games: around 252 gaming machines (slots, video poker), and around 33 tables (roulette, blackjack, Mini Punto Banco, Stud Poker, Russian Poker*, 3 Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em)

They have a VIP area, the Salon Prive.

 

*Russian poker explanation, tutorial, how to play:  If you want to know how to play Russian poker, then watch the following step by step video tutorial:

 

Video of C2 Limassol:

 

 

Opening hours: 24/7

UPDATE COVID-19: open

 

Dress code: there is an official dress code, it’s smart casual

Entrance fee: none

Meta review analysis: the casino gets good reviews, 4/5, no major problems

 

21+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

3., Cratos Premium Hotel and Casino
This is a picture of the interior of the casino of Cratos Premium 5 star Hotel & Casino & Port & Spa. Right next to the picture you can read about the gambling establishment and you can find the address, opening hours, entrance fee, dress code, number and types of games of this gambling establishment.

Cratos Premium Casino Hotel

Cratos Premium Hotel Casino, address: Hz.Ömer Caddesi, Cennet Sokak, Girne

The full name of this complex is quite the mouthful: Cratos Premium Hotel & Casino & Port & Spa.

Unsurprisingly, nobody really uses it. And the casino is most often simply called Cratos Casino, and the whole complex is either called Cratos Hotel or just Cratos by the guests.

This is the second biggest and most luxurious casino in all of Cyprus.

Even though the casino is huge and breathtaking, the true attraction is actually the 420 room 5 star hotel and spa, which is considered to be one of the best on the island, and considering we are talking about Cyprus, that is saying much. The complex has six restaurants and several bars.

The place is certainly frequented by more tourists than locals, and it is a really expensive place, definitely not for people on a budget.

This is the best rated casino hotel in all of Cyprus currently.

 

Games: around 280 gaming machines (slots, video poker), and around 34 tables (American Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, Punto Banco, 3 Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em)

They have a VIP area, and a poker room with cash games and rapid tournaments, but sadly no tournament schedule or any further info can be found on their official website.

 

Video of Cratos Premium Hotel Casino:

 

Opening hours: 24/7

UPDATE COVID-19: open

 

Dress code: there is an official dress code, it’s smart casual

Entrance fee: none

Meta review analysis: the casino gets good reviews, 4.5/5, it is the best rated casino hotel in all of Cyprus, even despite the really high prices (but I guess the kind of people who stay at this 5 star hotel don’t mind it)

 

18+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

4., Liman Hotel and Casino
This is a picture of the exterior of Liman Hotel and Casino. Right next to the picture you can read about the gambling establishment and you can find the address, opening hours, entrance fee, dress code, number and types of games in this gambling establishment.

Liman Hotel and Casino

Liman Hotel and Casino, address: Ecevit Cd, Girne 99300

Casino Liman is situated in the old harbour of the town of Kyrenia, which is 20 kilometres from the airport Lefkosa.

This is a smaller, but highly rated casino catering mostly to older tourists and it is also visited by many of the locals.

The casino interestingly has no online presence whatsoever.

 

Games: around 116 gaming machines (slots, video poker, the machines are old, featuring games from around 2010 and they are not from the best brands), and around 5 tables (American Roulette, blackjack, Texas Hold’em)

 

Video of Liman Hotel and Casino:

 

Opening hours: 24/7

UPDATE COVID-19: open

 

Dress code: there is no official dress code,  but I recommend smart casual

Entrance fee: none

Meta review analysis: the casino gets good reviews, 4/5, no major problems

 

18+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

5., Concorde Casino
This is a picture of the front entrance of the Concorde Casino. This is the last casino on this list of all the TOP 5 casinos in the Republic of Cyprus, you can find the other gaming venues on this list above this one. To the right of the picture you can read more about this particular casino.

Concorde Casino

Concorde Casino, address: Parsel 12, Bafra 99920

Concorde casino is an upscale gaming venue operating in the Concorde Luxury Resort, which is located in the Bafra region of North Cyprus.

 

Games: around 250 gaming machines (slots, video poker, the machines are brand new, and they are from the best manufacturers), and around 33 tables (American Roulette, blackjack, Russian Poker, Trio Poker, Baccarat, Craps, Ultimate Poker)

They also have bingo.

 

Video of Concorde Casino:

 

Opening hours: 24/7

UPDATE COVID-19: open

 

Dress code: there is no official dress code, but I recommend smart casual

Entrance fee: none

Meta review analysis: the casino gets good reviews, 4.5/5, it is the best rated casino hotel in all of Cyprus, even despite the really high prices (but I guess the kind of people who stay at this 5 star hotel don’t mind it)

 

18+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

 

Bitcoin casinos in Cyprus

Legal status: not specifically regulated

 

Bitcoin gambling is not specifically regulated in Cyprus. However, alternative digital currencies (bitcoin, litecoin, ethereum etc…) are not accepted as currency.

Consequently, none of the land-based casinos accept bitcoin or any other type of crypto.

OPAP’s casino platform, the only Cyprus licensed online casino does not accept bitcoin either.

 

Other forms of online gambling in Cyprus

Apart from OPAP’s online casino gambling and online lottery monopoly, only online sports betting is legal in Cyprus.

Even though OPP has an online sports betting platform it is not a monopoly and private companies can do apply for an receive a digital sports betting licence.

Online gambling websites licensed in other EU countries are blocked, even though, according to Article 56 of TFEU they shouldn’t be. Due to EU laws it is not illegal to play on these foreign gambling platform from Cyprus.

 

The following online gambling websites accept players from Cyprus:

 

Free bitcoin giveaway

This is a banner of freebitco.in bitcoin and fun token crypto wagering website. The banner displays information about the current 2023 virtual currency raffle, and no registration promotion currently offered by the Indian digital gambling website. You can read more information about the gambling platform and their hourly cryptocurrency giveaway. By clicking on the picture you will be taken to the virtual currency betting website. By placing bets on the website we get a percentage of your bets placed as affiliate commision. Thank you for supporting the website.

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

This is the banner advertisement of the gambling website Miami Club, it displays the various bonuses and promotional offers currently available at the digital gambling website, including their terms and conditions and legally mandated player protection information. The picture acts as a link and by clicking on it you will be taken to the electronic wagering platforms, where you can check out the most recent 2022 bonuses, codes, promos and you can register and play if your over the age of 18 (you can try out the games for free, no registration is needed for the free to play mode).

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

Check the gambling website for the most recent bouse promotions and playthrough requirement and wagering limitation information. The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 40x times before withdrawal, depending on the type.
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

This is the promo banner of Bet Online, the US-friendly digital bookmaker, internet poker and online casino website. The banner provides information about the latest 2022 promotional offers and bonus codes, which are offered currently by the gambling platform to new and returning players. This picture acts as a link. By clicking on it you will be taken to the website of betonline.ag, where you can register and start playing if you create a player account (must be 18+).

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

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).
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%
This only applies to casino bonuses, sports betting or poker bonuses have different wagering limitations (can be found on the company's website). BetOnline does not accept players from:

Fair Go Aussie Themed Casino

This is a banner of Fair Go internet casino website's current 2022 promotions, bonuses. FairGo is an Australian ("Aussie") themed casino, which accepts players from Australia and New Zealand. The picture also act as a link, by clicking on it you will be taken to the free to play area of the digital gambling website, where you can try out their games for free without spending any money, and you can register a real player account if you are 18 or older. Terms and conditions and requirements can be seen below the banner and on the casino's website.

FairGo - click to check out the digital casino, latest promotions, offers, hundreds of pokies, Aussie players welcome

Promotions:
  • 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

Disclaimer: The casinos is not actually an Australian online casino, the company is not registered in Australia, it's only "Aussie" themed.
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%

If you have questions or any feedback don’t hesitate to drop a comment below. Please let me know in the comments section if you think we might have gotten something wrong or if you have additional information, clarification about the casinos in the country, especially if you are from Cyprus or nearby. Thank you.

 

To learn more about the legal status of casino gambling in the country, check out our guide to the legal status of gambling in Cyprus, which supplements this article.

 

Simon’s Guide to Land-based and Online Casinos in Cyprus is part of Simon’s Online Casino Guide.

 

Last updated: 2022-01-30

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