Online gambling in Lebanon operates in a legal gray area with no specific laws prohibiting or explicitly permitting online gambling activities (1). The Lebanese Penal Code criminalizes most forms of gambling, yet the government tolerates online gambling to a certain extent while blocking most foreign gambling sites at the ISP level to protect government interests in land-based casinos. Lebanon's legal framework lacks regulatory bodies specifically designed to oversee online gambling operations (1).
Casino du Liban holds a monopoly on land-based casino operations in Lebanon, and the government strategically blocks most international online gambling platforms through ISP-level restrictions to maintain this monopoly (2). However, some foreign gambling sites reportedly have agreements with the Lebanese government where they are excluded from the ISP-level blacklist in exchange for paying taxes on their earnings. PlayLebanon operates as the only licensed online lottery site, though Lebanon has no standardized licensing process for online gambling operators (1).
"Lebanon is a blue-level online gambling jurisdiction where there are no laws or regulatory bodies for gambling on the Internet. The government owns a large percentage of land-based casino operations in the country and blocks most online gambling sites on the ISP level anyway to protect their interest in land-based gambling."
Players in Lebanon are technically allowed to access some foreign gambling sites that have evaded the ISP-level blacklist, though protections remain unclear due to the lack of standardized regulations (1). The Lebanese government demonstrates a more open attitude toward online gambling compared to other Middle Eastern countries, and future reforms could establish a uniform licensing process to generate significant tax revenue. Until clear regulatory frameworks are established, bettors should exercise caution when engaging with unregulated platforms (2).
Source:
https://lcb.org/restrictions/lebanon
https://sdlccorp.com/post/exploring-sports-betting-laws-in-lebanon-key-insights-for-bettors/
Last updated: 31-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
