Online bingo in Tunisia is strictly prohibited under the country's gambling legislation, which explicitly bans all forms of online gambling activities. Tunisia has not issued any licenses for online gambling operators, making all online bingo services illegal within the country (1). The current legal framework, based on Decree-Law No. 74-20 from October 24, 1974, concerning fairground installations and games of chance, prohibits all operations offered to the public that create hope of gain acquired by way of luck (2).
While Tunisia permits limited land-based casinos primarily serving foreign tourists, online bingo remains categorically forbidden (1). The government does not provide any licensing pathway for online gambling operators, and Tunisian citizens are specifically prohibited from accessing online bingo platforms within the country's borders (1). However, factually Tunisian tax legislation has created a 25 percent withholding tax on gambling and online gambling, indicating tacit acknowledgment of online gambling activity despite its prohibited status (1).
"The Tunisian Minister of Youth and Sports announced during a joint plenary session on November 22, 2024, that a draft law aimed at regulating sports betting and gambling will soon be presented, following consultations with 26 public institutions including the Central Bank of Tunisia."
Tunisia is currently preparing new legislation to regulate sports betting and online gambling, recognizing the challenges posed by unregulated offshore operators generating an estimated 3 to 7 million dinars annually (2). Promosport, the state-owned company holding a monopoly on sports prediction games, faces increasing competition from illegal offshore platforms, prompting the government to modernize its regulatory framework (2). While the government has not ordered internet service providers to block access to foreign gambling sites, enforcement remains limited, creating a legal gray area where offshore online bingo operators continue to accept Tunisian players (1).
Source:
https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-gambling-laws-in-africa/tunisia
https://gamblingtalk.net/news/tunisia-prepares-new-law-to-regulate-sports-betting-and-gambling
Last updated: 01-11-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
