
Lesotho Casinos Guide (on the picture: Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino in Maseru, the capital of Lesotho)
This is a guide to brick and mortar as well as online casinos in Lesotho (officially the Kingdom of Lesotho, it is one of the 3 African monarchies along with Morocco and Eswatini, a former British colony, with a population of 2.1 million, a small and poor. landlocked African country). Find out which are the best land-based casinos and licensed online casino sites in Lesotho, or learn more about the legal status of casino gambling in the country.
Contents:
- List of online casinos, which accept players from Lesotho
- Online casinos Lesotho
- Land-based casinos Lesotho
- Bitcoin casinos Lesotho
Online casinos in Lesotho
Legal status of digital casinos in Lesotho: legal, operators require a licence
Online casinos are legal in Lesotho, although they are not explicitly regulated.
The 1989 Casino Order1, which is the main piece of the Lesotho gambling legislation, does not explicitly regulate digital casino gambling.
/Comment: It is not surprising that online gambling is not specifically regulated in the country, because the internet penetration rate of Lesotho is only 51.9%2.
African countries usually start regulating internet gambling when the internet proliferation is around 50%, based on our experience writing about online gambling laws in Africa for the past 5+ years.
Therefore, it’s probably only a matter of time until the country start regulating internet casinos more thoroughly./
However, digital casino platforms are no doubt legal, because there is at least one local, Lesotho licensed online casino. This is Gbets, a Lesothan subsidiary of the South African Goldrush Gaming Group, which also operates one of the 2 casino of the country (details below in the brick & mortar Lesotho casinos section).
Additionally, apart from local companies the big international online casino networks can also acquire licences, and many of them do accept players from the country, through licensed subsidiaries (or via deals with licensed local companies, you can see some of the licensed international online casinos below).
Only licensed digital casino websites can accept players from the country, operating online casinos without a licence form the Casino Board is punishable by jail time and a hefty fine, according to the Lesotho Penal Code3.
Using unlicensed casino websites is also illegal. However, this is not really enforced and ordinary players are not prosecuted for such an offence (nevertheless it is illegal).
UPDATE 2022: Be careful, most online gambling sites (90%+) say that online casinos are not regulated at all in Lesotho.
This is clearly false. As evidenced by the existence of at least one local Lesotho licensed internet casino platform (mentioned above). The many unethical casino blogs only claim this to peddle unlicensed gambling websites, which accept players from Lesotho illegally. Do not register a player account with such criminal scam sites and avoid online gambling blogs, which advertise unlicensed, unscrupulous digital gambling platforms to make a quick buck. Do not trust them with sensitive personal information (e.g.: passwords, credit cards numbers) it is very likely that they will only find themselves in the hands of criminals (if you have already shared such info with them please change your passwords and credit cards as soon as possible). Only choose licensed, safe, legally operating gambling websites. |
By scrolling below you can find a list of online casinos, which accept Lesothan players.
Can tourists play online while visiting Lesotho?
Yes, tourists, expats (or illegal migrants) can play online freely while enjoying their stay in the country.
Online casino licensing and regulatory body of Lesotho:
Online casino licences are issued by the the Lesotho Casino Board. They do not maintain a website and their contact information is not known (if you know please leave a comment, thank you).
You can find more information about the licencing requirements, fees and process in the 1989 Casino Order (from section 7 “Application for authorization and objections” to section 20 “License fees, gaming levy and income tax”) and in the 2012 Companies Regulations Act4.
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Taxation of online casino sites in Lesotho:
The online casino tax rates in Lesotho are the following:
Lesotho online casino tax | ||
Activity: | Rate: | Tax Base: |
Online casino tax (officially called ‘gambling levy’) | determined on a case by case basis | gross gambling revenue |
According to Section 20 “License fees, gaming levy and income tax” of the 1989 Casino Order:
“There shall be paid to the Commissioner of Income Tax or to such other person as the Commissioner of Income Tax may appoint, in respect of each casino licensed under this Order, such license fees, levies, taxes and other payments as the Minister may prescribe.
, and according to section 36 “Regulations”:
“Without prejudice to the generally of sub-section (1), the Minister may make regulations.
a) Prescribing any fees, gaming levy, taxes and other payments payable under section 20;…”.
This means that the gambling tax payable is determined on a case-by-case basis, and each online casino pays a different fixed fee and/or performance-based tax rate, based on their unique deal with the government.
Gambling taxes are payable in addition to licensing fees and regular taxes (e.g.: corporate tax, which is 25% in Lesotho), according to the Lesothan Tax Laws5.
For the players, taxation of online casino gambling winnings in Lesotho:
taxable, regardless of the source, income tax applies6
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Age requirement of Lesotho online casinos: 18+ (1989 Casino Order, Section 27 “Operation of casino”)
Sources, main pieces of the Lesothan online casino gambling legislation:
1Lesotho Legal Information – 1989 Casino Order
2Datareportal – Digital 2022: Lesotho
3Lesotho Legal Information – 2012 Lesotho Penal Code Act
4International Labour Organization – 2012 Companies Regulations Act
5Lesotho Revenue Authority – Lesotho Tax Rates
List of online casinos, which accept players from Lesotho
The following online gambling websites accept players from Lesotho. 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 Lesotho, 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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- Free spins every day for returning players
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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.
SlotV online casino does not accept players from:
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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.
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).
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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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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% |
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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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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:
Land-based casinos in Lesotho
Legal status of casinos in Lesotho: legal since 1989, operators require a licence, no slot halls
Casinos are legal in Lesotho since 1989, according to the 1989 Casino Order1, which is also the main piece of the gambling legislation.
The casino sector is bolstered by the high number of visitors the country is receiving (compared to other Sub-Sharan African countries, Lesotho receives around 1 million visitors per year mostly from South Africa2). Despite this the country only has 2 casinos.
Both of the casinos are located in the capital Maseru an there aren’t any gambling establishments in the countryside.
The biggest casino of the country currently is the Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino (formerly Lesotho Sun Hotel & Casino).
The relationship between these two casinos and the Casino Board has been historically very bad, and litigation was initiated by at least one of them in the past3.
All casinos need to acquire a licence from the Casino Board to operate legally in the country. Operating illegal casinos is a criminal offence, punishable by a hefty fine and jail time4.
Slot halls* are illegal in Lesotho. Sloth hall licenses are not issued.
/*Slot hall explanation: Gambling establishments that are usually smaller than casinos and have only gaming machines, no table games or card games. Additionally, whereas casinos are attached to hotels, slot halls rarely are./
You can find all the currently operating brick and mortar casinos in the list below.
Can locals visit the casinos in Lesotho?
Yes, both tourists and locals can visit the casinos of country.
Casino licensing and regulatory body of Lesotho:
Casino licences are issued by the the Lesotho Casino Board.
However, they do not maintain a website and their contact information is not known (if you know please leave a comment, thank you).
You can find more information about the licencing requirements, fees and process in the 1989 Casino Order (from section 7 “Application for authorization and objections” to section 20 “License fees, gaming levy and income tax”) and in the 2012 Companies Regulations Act4.
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In exchange: In order to appear for free on this website, you have to link back to this guide, from your website. It must be your website, your employer's website, a law blog or something similar. The link doesn't have to be in a prominent position, or on the homepage. It can be placed at the bottom of an unimportant page, where people don't see it, that's fine with me. And 1 sentence is enough, something like this: "We are featured on Simon's Gambling and Casino Blog, at <link here>."
That's all, if you are interested, get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Taxation of brick & mortar gambling establishments in Lesotho
The casino tax rates in Lesotho are the following:
Lesotho casino tax | ||
Activity: | Rate: | Tax Base: |
Casino tax (officially called ‘gambling levy’) | determined on a case by case basis | gross gambling revenue |
According to Section 20 “License fees, gaming levy and income tax” of the 1989 Casino Order:
“There shall be paid to the Commissioner of Income Tax or to such other person as the Commissioner of Income Tax may appoint, in respect of each casino licensed under this Order, such license fees, levies, taxes and other payments as the Minister may prescribe.
, and according to section 36 “Regulations”:
“Without prejudice to the generally of sub-section (1), the Minister may make regulations.
a) Prescribing any fees, gaming levy, taxes and other payments payable under section 20;…”.
This means that the casino tax payable is determined on a case-by-case basis, and each gambling venue pays a different fixed fee and/or performance-based tax rate, based on their unique deal with the government.
Gambling taxes are payable in addition to licensing fees and regular taxes (e.g.: corporate tax, which is 25% in Lesotho), according to the Lesothan Tax Laws4.
For the players, taxation of casino winnings in Lesotho: taxable, regardless of the source, income tax applies5
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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 Lesotho: 18+ (1989 Casino Order, Section 27 “Operation of casino”)
Sources, main pieces of the land-based casino legislation in Lesotho:
1Lesotho Legal Information – 1989 Casino Order
2World Data – Development of the tourism sector in Lesotho from 1995 to 2019
3Lesotho Times – AVANI Takes On Casino Board Over Licences
4Lesotho Legal Information – 2012 Lesotho Penal Code Act
5International Labour Organization – 2012 Companies Regulations Act
6Lesotho Revenue Authority – Lesotho Tax Rates
List of all casinos in Lesotho
This is a list of all casinos in Lesotho, 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.

Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino
Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino, address: Hilton Road, Maseru
Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino was formerly known as Maseru Lesotho Sun Hotel & Casino. It was sold sometime in 2014, when the Sun hotel Group left the region*, and it was rebranded and reopened as the Avani Lesotho Hotel complex.
This hotel complex includes a casino. And it is the biggest casino of Lesotho (small by international standards).
Source: *Lesotho Times – Lesotho, Maseru Sun Hotels Sold
Games: around 70 gaming machines (slots and video poker, old, 10+ years old machines), and around 10 tables (not known what type of tables, the hotel’s website has no information about it, and the casino does not have a website but based on the pictures they definitely have blackjack and some sort of roulette, the details are not known)
Video of Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino:
Opening hours: 10:00 – 02:00, daily, according to casino listing websites (most of which are 6+ years out of date, but sadly the hotel’s website does not have any info regarding the caino’s opening hours, if you know if the opening hours listed here are still accurate please leave a comment)
UPDATE COVID-19: open
Dress code: unknown, no information about it anywhere online, but considering that this is an upscale venue and the country’s biggest casino I would recommend smart causal
Entrance fee: no entrance fee
Meta review analysis: there aren’t any reviews of the casino online, the hotel receives the reviews instead and the casino is barely even mentioned in the reviews of the hotel complex
18+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

Goldrush Casino
Goldrush Casino, address: MF7M+HF9, within the Maseru Mall, Maseru
Goldrush Casino started operation in 2017* and it is owned by Goldrush Gaming Group, A South African casino company. They also owned Lesotho’s only domestic online casino (no longer in operation).
However, apart from this barely anything is known of the venue, the casino does not have any sort of online presence.
Source: *Sunday Express – Goldrush Finally Launches Casino
Games: unknown, nothing is known of the games portfolio of Goldrush Casinos, if you have been to the venue and you know what type and how many games they have please let us know
Video of Goldrush Casino:
There aren1t any videos of the casino online.
Opening hours:
- Sunday to Thursday 9am – 2am
- Friday & Saturday 9am – 4am
UPDATE COVID-19: open
Dress code: unknown, no information about it anywhere online, but considering that this is an upscale venue and the country’s biggest casino I would recommend smart causal
Entrance fee: no entrance fee
Meta review analysis: there aren’t any reviews of the casino online, their restaurant is the only one that has some reviews of it online (it seems good, but overpriced, based on the few reviews online 3.5/5)
18+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.
Other forms of online gambling in Lesotho
Most forms of online gambling are legal in Lesotho.
You can learn more about the legal status of the various forms of offline and online gambling in Lesotho here.
Bitcoin casinos Lesotho
Legal status: not regulated
Cryptocurrencies are not illegal in Lesotho.
However, according to the press statement of the central bank of Lesotho* they are not recognized as legitimate forms of currency, therefore none of the domestic gambling companies accept digital currencies (e.g.:bitcoin, litecoin, ethereum, ripple).
Lesothan players can only place bets using crypto coins on international gambling websites, many of which accept crypto coins through the various payment processors they work with.
The bitcoin casinos below accept players from Lesotho.
Source: *The Central Bank of Lesotho – Press Statement
The following casino websites accept players from Lesotho
SlotV Live Casino and Sportsbook
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
- 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
- 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 Lesotho online casinos
FAQ section The following are some of the frequently asked questions about casinos in Lesotho. Click on the dropdown menu below to see the questions and answers. Q&A
Yes, casinos are legal in Lesotho since the passing of the 1989 Casino Order.
Yes, online casinos are legal in Lesotho.
Yes, players from Lesotho can play in online casinos, which have a Lesotho online gambling license and accept players from the country. Some international online gambling companies established Lesothan subsidiaries and acquired online casino licenses, they accept players through these subsidiaries. You can find a list of them on this page.
Yes, the licensed online casinos listed on this page accept players from Lesotho, through their licensed Lesothan subsidiaries. The detailed explanation can be found above the list of online casinos, which accept Lesotho players.
Yes, both tourists and locals alike can play in the casinos of the country.
Yes, the casino gambling laws and regulations mentioned on this page only apply to locals, tourists visiting Lesotho can play freely online.
Both land-based and digital casinos require patrons to be 18+ in Lesotho.
The Lesothan casinos do not officially specify a dress code, although smart casual is expected. How strictly this is enforced is not known, there is no information about this on the websites of the domestic gaming venues, and the casino reviews also do not mention this.
Gambling winnings, regardless of the source, are taxable income, personal income tax applies.
Yes, you can find a list of licensed online casino above this FAQ, at the Lesotho online casino section.
There are only 2 casinos in Lesotho currently.
No, Lesothan casinos do not charge an entry fee.
The biggest casino is Avani Lesotho Hotel & Casino.
The biggest casino group in Lesotho is the South African Goldrush Gaming Company. Are casinos legal in Lesotho?
Are online casinos legal in Lesotho?
Are there any casinos in Lesotho?
Can I play in an online casino from Lesotho?
Are bitcoin casinos legal in Lesotho?
Are there online casinos, which accept players from Lesotho?
Can tourists play in the casinos of the Lesotho?
Can tourists place bets in online casinos from Lesotho?
What is the age requirement of Lesothan online casinos?
Do casinos in the Lesotho have dress codes?
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Simon’s Guide to Land-based and Online Casinos in Lesotho is part of Simon’s Online Casino Guide.
Last updated: 2022-07-18
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