This is a photo of the complex of Le Grand Casino De Djerba on its' namesake island of Tunisia. Under this picture, on this page, you can find a list of all terrestrial Tunisian casinos, info about the legal status of gaming venues, slot halls, their taxation regime, licensing system, and you can find a list of Tunisia licensed online casinos, which accept players from the country.

Tunisia Casinos Guide (on the picture: Le Grand Casino De Djerba on Djerba island)

This is a guide to brick and mortar as well as online casinos in Tunisia (officially the Republic of Tunisia, الجمهورية التونسية, a small Islamic North African country with a population of around 11.7 million, formerly a French colony). Find out which are the best land-based casinos and licensed online casino sites in Tunisia, or learn more about the legal status of casino gambling in the country.

 

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Online casinos in Tunisia

Legal status: illegal, players are not prosecuted

 

Online gambling is actually legal in Tunisia, surprisingly.

Not many Muslim majority* countries have legalized gambling, and almost none of them legalized online gambling.

*98% of the Tunisian population is an adherent of Islam.

Tunisia always had a reputation as one of the most liberal and secular Arab countries, especially since the 2011 Arab spring protests in the country.

It is not known exactly when online gambling was legalized, but it is certain that it happened between the passing of Law No. 63-D3 in 1984 (which legalized sports betting) and the 2022 takeover of the national lottery by Sisal.

/Comment: Previously, the Tunisian national lottery licence was awarded to Austrian Games Industries1, but for unknown reasons in 2022 the licence was granted to Sisal instead2, who will have a monopoly on online gambling as well./

There aren’t any domestic Tunisia licensed online casinos.

Online gambling in Tunisia is the monopoly of Italian gambling company Sisal, a subsidiary of Irish Flutter Entertainment.

However, not all forms of online gambling are legal in Tunisia, and online casino are certainly not of them.

Consequently, playing in foreign international online casinos is illegal, even though there are a few, which accept Tunisian players (you can see a list of them below).

However, there is no enforcement regarding this ban and Tunisian players, who visit foreign online casinos are not prosecuted.

Interesting fact: Online casinos used the be blocked in the country prior to 2011. However, ever since the 2011 protests this internet censorship system was dismantled amid the democratization and liberalization in the wake of the Arab spring.

Some of the big international online casinos accept Tunisian players, and even though Tunisians are not prosecuted for playing in such digital casinos, we still don’t recommend playing in these offshore digital casinos, because it is officially illegal, and you should always act according to the laws of your country, even if it is not enforced.

UPDATE 2022: We added this section because you might be wondering:

How is it legal for online casinos to accept players from Tunisia? Isn’t it illegal?

It’s only illegal for Tunisian citizens to play online. These foreign online casino sites, which accept players from Tunisia, are registered and licensed in foreign countries, and the Tunisian laws only apply within the borders of the country (within the so called jurisdiction, they do not apply to these foreign casino websites).

According to the local gambling laws of the countries in which these offshore gambling companies operate it’s perfectly legal to accept players from Tunisia.

But it’s not legal for Tunisian citizens to place bets on these platforms. International law can be complicated, and enforcement is even more tricky, I hope this clears this up.

However, we officially do not recommend playing online from Tunisia, it’s illegal, and you should always act according to the laws of your country, even if it’s not enforced, play at your own risk.

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

 

Can tourists play online while visiting Tunisia?

Yes, tourists, expats (or illegal migrants) can play freely online while they enjoy their stay in Tunisia.

 

Online casino licensing and regulatory body of Tunisia: N/A, online casino licences are not issued in Tunisia.

 

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Taxation of online casino sites in Tunisia: N/A, there is no online casino tax in place in Tunisia

 

For the players, taxation of online casino gambling winnings in Tunisia:

Online casino gambling winnings are taxable in Tunisia since 2016, according to law no. 53- 2015 of December 254 (effective from 2016).

According to law no. 53 personal income tax applies to gambling winnings, regardless of the source.

Additionally, VAT is applicable too.

And on top of this, according to article 52. I., c ter, of the code on personal income tax and corporate tax:

“Income tax and corporate income tax are subject to withholding tax at the following rates:

… c ter. 25% in respect of revenue from betting, gambling and lottery games…”

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This applies to foreign online casinos as well, not just domestic Tunisian online gambling platforms.

 

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Age requirement of Tunisian online casinos: N/A, online casinos are not yet regulated, (however, the gambling age is 18, it is almost certain that 18 will be the online casino gambling age as well after the eventual regulation of digital casinos)

 

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

1allAfrica – Tunisia: Agreement to Develop “Promosport” Management System in Tunisia Signed

2Flutter – Sisal wins contract for Tunisia’s gaming market

3Law No. 63-D (we couldn’t find a digital copy of this one, if you know of any please let us know)

4TAG legal – Law n° 2015-36 dated 15 September 2015, reorganizing competition and prices

 

List of online casinos, which accept players from Tunisia

The following online casino gambling websites accept players from Tunisia. 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 Tunisia, 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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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

All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer displayed on this page are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements.

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.

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SlotV online casino does not accept players from:

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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.

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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

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Miami Club online casino, 18+

  • Welcome bonus, 100% up to $100 on your first 8x deposit (up to $800 total)
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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.

Bet Online Casino, Bookmaker & Poker

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  • 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:

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Promotions:
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  • 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%

Mr Bit Casino and Sportsbook

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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

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 by the time you are reading this).


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 Tunisia

Legal status of casinos in Tunisia: legal since 1974, operators require a licence, slot halls are illegal

 

Casinos are legal in Tunisia since 1974, according to Law-decree no. 74-20 on Betting, Chance and Lottery Games1.

Between 1954 (independence from France) and 1974 gambling was entirely illegal, as is expected from a Muslim majority country (98% of the population are adherents of Islam).

According to Shari’ah law, upon which the Tunisian Penal Code2 is based on, games of chance are haram (except horse racing betting, betting on camel races and archery contests), according to Sunan Abi Dawud3, which is the officially accepted hadith in Tunisia).

The Tunisian hospitality and tourism sector has grown rapidly ever since the legalization of casinos in the 70s and it reached its’ peak prior to the coronavirus pandemic with 9.5 million tourists per year4.

However, the global pandemic had a devastating effect on the tourism sector and the number of tourists visiting the country has fallen to 2 million per year, not even 30% of the original value.

This has a really bad effect on the casino sector of Tunisia and the number of casinos has fallen.

There are only 4 casinos currently in operation in the country, post-pandemic, These are: Grand Casino Djerba, the Grand Casino Yasmine, Casino Veneziano and Hotel & Casino Cesar Palace.

Casinos are located in resort towns, none of them are located in the capital, Tunis.

Casinos can only be visited by tourists/expats/people with foreign passports, locals are absolutely forbidden from entering (except the employees, but the employees are also forbidden form placing bets).

/Comment: This is unsurprising considering that according to a survey, only 2% of the Tunisian population thinks that gambling is a morally acceptable activity5./

The biggest casino of Tunisia is Le Grand Casino De Djerba on Djerba island and the second biggest is Grand Casino Yasmine (formerly: Casino La Médina), located in Hammamet.

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

 

Can locals visit the casinos in Tunisia?

No, locals can not visit the casinos in Tunisia.

 

Casino licensing and regulatory body of Tunisia:

The Tunisia Ministry of Tourism is responsible for issuing casino licences.

However, their websites does not have any information about licensing fees, requirements and the process, and most of the information on the website is only available in Arabic.

As a result we don’t have any information about the Tunisian gambling licensing requirements, fees or the process.

If you have any information about the Tunisia gambling licensing system please leave a comment at the bottom of the webpage. Thank you.

 

Taxation of brick & mortar gambling establishments in Tunisia:

In accordance with law no. 53- 2015 of December 25, the common note of the tax administration no. 9/2018, and also Article 30 of the bill on the budget of 2021 casino gambling activities are subject to the following tax rates:

Tunisia casino taxes
Gambling activity: Rate: Notes:
Gambling tax 15% of the gross operating margin
Local Authority Tax 0.2% of the local turnover of the entity, with a minimum calculated on the basis of the number of square metres of construction used by the entity

 

On top of this, the standard corporate tax, which is 25%, applies to gambling companies as well.

Additionally, gambling is not VAT exempt.

 

For the players, taxation of casino winnings in Tunisia:

Gambling winnings are taxable in Tunisia since 2016, according to law no. 53- 2015 of December 256 (effective from 2016).

According to law no. 53 personal income tax applies to gambling winnings, regardless of the source.

Additionally, VAT is deducted as well (by the casinos, from the players’ winnings, automatically).

And on top of this, according to article 52. I., c ter, of the code on personal income tax and corporate tax:

“Income tax and corporate income tax are subject to withholding tax at the following rates:

… c ter. 25% in respect of revenue from betting, gambling and lottery games…”

Quite a lot of taxes on players’ winnings. The highest deduction we have seen in any country, by far! This only applies to Tunisian casinos, therefore we do not recommend playing in the casinos of this country.

/Comment: It’s basically a borderline scam at this point. Even if you do manage to win you won’t see any of it due to the extreme taxation of winnings./

 

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

 

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

1Law-decree no.74-20 on Betting, Chance and Lottery Games (can not be found online, if you know of a digital copy pelas leave a link to it in the comments section)

2ICNL – Tunisia Penal Code

3Sunnah – Sunan Abi Dawud

4The World Bank – International tourism, number of arrivals – Tunisia

5Pew Research Center – Morality Interactive Topline Results

6TAG legal – Law n° 2015-36 dated 15 September 2015, reorganizing competition and prices

 

List of all casinos in Tunisia

This is a list of all casinos in Tunisia, 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., Casino La Médina
This is a picture of Grand Casino Yasmine (formerly: Casino La Médina), located in Hammamet. This is the first element of this list of all casinos of the Republic of tunisia. You can find the other venues below this one. You can read more about this gaming venue to the right of the picture: its' address, opening hours, dress code, entrance fee, and you can watch a video of the venue as well.

Grand Casino Yasmine

Grand Casino Yasmine, address: Yasmine Casino, Espace A2, Hammamet 8000

The casino of the Medina of Yasmine complex (a.k.a. La Médina Méditerranea complex) in Hammamet is the biggest casino in Tunisia currently.

It was formerly called Casino La Médina and many gambling blogs still refer to it as such.

The casino opened its doors in 2004.

Sadly, the casino no longer has any online presence (it used to have a website, but nowadays even finding pictures of the casino online is a difficult task). Additionally, none of the nearby hotels or even the Medina complex mentions the casino (UPDATE: Tripadvisor is the only exception).

This not surprising, considering the locals’ attitude towards gambling, it is still a controversial topic, even though they have been legal since the 70s.

The casino floor is 2000 m2.

 

Games: 100 gaming machines (slots, video poker, sadly most of the slots appear to be at least 15+ years old, bad selection), and around 12 tables (European Rouletteblackjack, punto banco, stud poker).

 

Video of Grand Casino Yasmine:

 

Opening hours: 8a-4pm daily

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: unknown, no info about it online, but I would recommend smart casual

Entrance fee: unknown, if you know please leave a comment

Meta review analysis: no reviews

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

2., Grand Casino Djerba
This is a picture of front entrance gate of Grand Casino Djerba. This is the biggest casino of the country. You can read more about this gaming venue to the right of the picture: its' address, opening hours, dress code, entrance fee, and you can watch a video of the venue as well.

Grand Casino Djerba

Grand Casino Djerba, address: BP 94 Route Touristique Sidi Mehrez, Djerba Island 4179

Full name: Le Grand Casino de Djerba.

The casino no longer has any website, just like all the other Tunisna casinos (it is not known why all of the casino venues decide to abandon their websites).

The casino is an entertainment complex and besides the gaming machines it also boasts a 1,200-seat performance and convention hall, a snack bar, a restaurant and an entire shopping mall.

This is the biggest casino of Tunisia currently (in terms of gaming machines + tables).

 

Games: 100 gaming machines (slots, video poker, sadly most of the slots appear to be at least 15+ years old, bad selection), and around 24 tables (10 European Roulette, 4 blackjack, 1 punto banco, 4 stud poker).

Video of Grand Casino Djerba:

 

Opening hours:

  • daily 10am-4am (slot machines)
  • daily 8pm-4am (gambling room)

 

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: unknown, no info about it online, but I would recommend smart casual

Entrance fee: unknown, if you know please leave a comment

Meta review analysis: 4/5, okay reviews, no real problems, surprisingly few reviews considering that this the biggest casino of Tunisia

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

the , and the Diar Lemdina Hotel Hammamet.

3., Hotel César Palace & Casino
This is a picture of the front entrance gate of Hotel César and Casino in Sousse. You can read more about this gaming venue to the right of the picture: its' address, opening hours, dress code, entrance fee, and you can watch a video of the venue as well.

Hotel César Palace & Casino

Hotel César Palace & Casino, address: BVD 14 Janvier route touristique, 4051 Sousse

Hotel César is located at the beach of El Kantaoui.

Sadly nothing is know of the casino of the complex.

Even though they have an Arabic Facebook page it barely has any useful information.

 

Games: unknown

Video of Hotel César Palace & Casino:

 

Opening hours: 24/7 according to their Facebook page, but it is very likely not true

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: unknown, no info about it online, but I would recommend smart casual

Entrance fee: unknown, if you know please leave a comment

Meta review analysis: no reviews of the casino, only the hotel section is reviewed and rated online

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

3., Casino Veneziano
This is a picture of the entrance gate of Casino Veneziano in Sousse. This is the last element on this list of all Tunisian casinos. You can read more about this gaming venue to the right of the picture: its' address, opening hours, dress code, entrance fee, and you can watch a video of the venue as well.

Casino Veneziano

Casino Veneziano, address: Ave Hedi Chaker, Sousse 4000

Casino Veneziano is likely the smallest Tunisian casino.

The venue does not maintain a website, it only has a barely updated French Facebook page. Consequently, there is very little know of the venue.

What little information we managed to gather you can find below.

Even though the gaming venues has very few reviews they are all very positive, which makes Veneziano the best rated Tunisian casino.

If you have ever been to Casino Veneziano please help us out and leave comment. Thank you.

 

Games: unknown, no information about it on their official Facebook page

 

Video of Casino Veneziano:

 

Opening hours: 19:00 – 03:00, daily

UPDATE COVID-19: open

Dress code: unknown, no info about it online

Entrance fee: unknown, if you know please leave a comment

Meta review analysis: very few but good reviews, 4/5, this is technically the best rated Tunisia casino currently

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

 

Tunisian casinos ,which are no longer in operation:

Kantaoui Port Casino, address: Emira City, Port El Kantaoui, Sousse – closed permanently a good 10+ years ago, depsit this many gambling blogs still claim it’s open, it’s not

Casino Europe Sousse – closed because of the coronavirus pandemic

 

 

Other forms of online gambling in Tunisia

All the main forms of online gambling are legal in the country. They are all the monopoly of Sisla (a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment).

You can read more about the legal status of gambling in Tunisia here.

 

Bitcoin casinos in Tunisia

Legal status: not regulated

 

Cryptocurrency gambling is not addressed by the Tunisian gambling legislation.

However, virtual currencies themselves are illegal in the republic, consequnetly bitcoin casinos are also illegal.

As a result, there are no Tunisian bitcoin casinos and none of the gambling website of Sisal or Promosport accept digital currencies from Tunisian players (they accept virtual currencies otherwise, from bettors from other countries).

Additionally, none of the brick & mortar casinos in the country accept bitcoin, litecoin, ethereum, tether or similar crypto coins.

The bitcoin casinos below accept players from Tunisia.

 

The following online gambling websites accept players from Tunisia:

Bitcoin is illegal in Tunisia. You can get into serious trouble with the authorities for using it. We strongly advise against visiting offshore bitcoin casinos and placing bets with them using crypto coins.

 

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 legal status of online gambling in this country. Especially if you are from Tunisia. Thank you.

 

FAQ – frequently asked questions about Tunisia online casinos

 

FAQ section

The following are some of the frequently asked questions about casinos in Tunisia. Click on the dropdown menu below to see the questions and answers.

Q&A

Are casinos legal in Tunisia?

Yes, casinos are legal in Tunisia since 1974.

Are online casinos legal in Tunisia?

Even though most main forms of digital gambling are legal in Tunisia, online casinos are still officially illegal. Despite this, Tunisian players can play online on licensed international internet casino platforms. Players are not prosecuted for this and offshore online casinos are not blocked.

Are there any casinos in Tunisia?

There were 5 casinos in Tunisia. However, since the coronavirus pandemic the number of casinos dwindled to 4.

Can I play in an online casino from Tunisia?

It's officially illegal. Technically, Tunisian players can play in internet casinos (operated by international companies, from other countries, there are no domestic Tunisian online casinos). Players are not prosecuted for playing in these digital casinos and such sites are not blocked.

Are bitcoin casinos legal in Tunisia?

Cryptocurrency-accepting casinos are not specifically addressed by the Tunisian casino gambling legislation. However, virtual currencies themselves are illegal, which means bitcoin gambling is illegal as well, by extension.

Are there online casinos, which accept players from the Republic of Tunisia?

Yes, the licensed online casinos listed on this page accept players from Tunisia.

Can tourists play in the Tunisian casinos?

Yes, tourists can play in the casinos of Tunisia.

Can tourists place bets in online casinos while staying in Tunisia?

Yes, tourists, migrants, expats visiting Tunisia can play freely online.

What is the age requirement of Tunisia online casinos?

There is no set online casino age in Tunisia. However, the general gambling age is 18.

Do casinos in Tunisia have dress codes?

Tunisian casinos are considered upscale, high-class venues. Therefore, smart casual (or formal for VIP rooms, special events) is required.

How much tax do I have to pay in Tunisia on my gambling winnings from an online casino?

Personal income tax and VAT apply to winnings from an online casino. Additionally, income tax and corporate income tax are subject to withholding tax at the following rates: 25% in respect of revenue from betting, gambling and lottery games. Please consult a licensed personal accountant in Tunisia for more information on the topic and for help with your taxation.

Are there any digital casinos licensed in Tunisia?

No, there aren't any domestic online casinos in Tunisia. Online casino licences are not yet issued in the country. Although, considering that most other forms of online gambling are legal, and brick & mortar casinos are legal it's only a matter of time until they are legalized.

How many casinos are there in Tunisia?

There are 4 proper casinos (used to be 5 prior to Covid-19). Slot halls and electronic casinos are illegal, only casino are legal.

Do casinos in Tunisia have entrance fees?

No, they don't, charging an entry fee is not customary in the country (as is the case in most of Africa, although some North African countries have introduced entry fees, to make more money on the tourists, luckily Tunisia is not one of these countries, yet).

Which is the biggest casino in Tunisia?

Le Grand Casino De Djerba on Djerba island is the biggest casino and Grand Casino Yasmine Hammamet (formerly: Casino La Médina) is the second biggest gaming venue in the country right now. You can find a videos of both gambling establishments in the casino list above.

Which is the biggest casino group in Tunisia?

It seems like all 4 of the casinos are operated by a different company. This means that there aren't any casino groups in Tunisia.

Can tourists play in the casinos of Tunisia?

Yes, tourists can visit the casinos in Tunisia.

 

Simon’s Guide to Land-based and Online Casinos in Tunisia is part of Simon’s Online Casino Guide – with interactive global map.

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