Online gambling regulation in Cyprus

Prohibited. General prohibition inferred from Betting Law 37(I)/2019 provisions criminalising operation and participation in illegal gambling, including online casinos; exact advertising article not confirmed.

Advertising services that are illegal (e.g. online casinos or unlicensed betting) is understood to be prohibited as promotion of criminally sanctioned activities, but exact article is not identified.

National Betting Authority (NBA), independent public-law regulatory authority for betting in Cyprus — nba.gov.cy/en

Law Providing for the Regulation of Betting and Related Matters, Betting Law 37(I)/2019.

Online casino: Prohibited. Online sports betting: Licensed.

The regulator publishes a register of licensed operators. NBA publishes public registers of licensed Class A and Class B bookmakers and other regulated entities.

https://nba.gov.cy/en/regulated-entities/registers/class-b/

• ISP/domain blocking via illegal gambling blocking list under Betting Law 37(I)/2019
• Criminal offences with prison and fines for illegal online gambling and casinos
• Administrative sanctions and supervision powers by National Betting Authority under Betting Law 37(I)/2019

• Advertising must not encourage excessive or unrestrained betting activity under NBA Code of Advertising CA.02.2021
• Advertising must not target minors or vulnerable persons, under player protection and Code of Advertising rules
• Advertising must be fair, not misleading, and must present betting as entertainment, not financial solution
• Licensed operators must display NBA supervision/logo and link to NBA website in communications

• 2025 NBA public warning reaffirming strict prohibition of online casinos and illegal gambling, with criminal sanctions highlighted
• 2026 NBA Strategic Planning 2026–2028 to simplify licensing and modernise regulatory framework
• Ongoing 2026 policy discussions on B2B licensing and expanded supervision of gambling technology suppliers

• Exact section numbers governing advertising and marketing in Betting Law 37(I)/2019 not confirmed from primary text.
• Specific legal provision explicitly prohibiting advertising of unlicensed/illegal online gambling not clearly identified; presumed covered by general illegality of services.
• Whether payment blocking is formally mandated as an enforcement tool is not evidenced in the consulted sources.
• Full detailed list of advertising restrictions for licensed operators may extend beyond summarized Code of Advertising rules.
• Whether Cyprus law treats sweepstakes/social casinos as gambling or consumer promotions
• Whether prediction markets are regulated as financial derivatives rather than gambling
• Whether paid mystery/loot boxes are separately regulated as gambling or consumer products
• Any 2026 legislative change creating an online poker licence regime

1. nba.gov.cy/en/frequently-asked-questions/
2. nba.gov.cy/wp-content/uploads/BETTING-LAW_2019-EN-FINAL.pdf
3. cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-online-gambling-regulation-in-europe/cyprus
4. nba.gov.cy/en/national-betting-authority-warns-public-about-illegal-online-gambling-and-misinformation/
5. sccgmanagement.com/sccg-articles/2026/08/03/cyprus-advances-regulated-betting-oversight-with-b2b-licensing-reforms-and-public-health-strategy/
6. nba.gov.cy/wp-content/uploads/CODE-OF-ADVERTISING-EN.pdf
7. nba.gov.cy/en/the-authority/competences/
8. nba.gov.cy/en/regulated-entities/registers/opap-cyprus/
9. somuchpoker.com/poker-guides/europe/cyprus
10. worldpokerdeals.com/blog/online-poker-in-%D1%81yprus
11. pokerrankings.eu/go/cyprus-en/article/legal-info/
12. riverodds.app/poker-in-cyprus/
13. globallawexperts.com/online-gambling-cyprus/
14. gamingzion.com/cyprus/gambling/gambling-sites/
15. betnex.co/guides/gambling-laws-in-cyprus
16. casinorankr.com/reviews/luxdrop
17. casinorankr.com/reviews/mrloot
18. casinorankr.com/reviews/opcases
19. track360.io/blog/best-mystery-box-sites-2026
20. betterchecked.com/s/the-top-mystery-boxes-of-this-year-don-t-buy-before-reading-this

Researched 2026-09-21 from public sources and summarised by the Brandfense team. Not legal advice — confirm with the regulator or your counsel before acting.