CASINO CYPRUS:
Information Hub for Regulated Gaming

Regulatory Market Outlook: Casino Cyprus

Cyprus is entering a decisive stage in the modernization of its gaming framework. According to current discussions and preliminary industry observations, the National Betting Authority (NBA) and policymakers may consider developing a unified and transparent system for online casino operations — signalling a possible policy shift from a betting-only model to a broader, regulated iGaming environment.

Casino Cyprus – casino.cy documents this evolution — highlighting the economic rationale, legal developments, and compliance standards shaping the country’s future landscape. The platform serves as a neutral reference for analysts, media, and professionals following Cyprus’s path toward licensed and transparent online gaming.

Navigating the Regulatory Evolution: From Betting to Full iGaming Oversight

The current legal basis — the Betting Law of 2019 (L.37(I)/2019) — limits regulated online activity to licensed sports betting (Class B). Other online casino formats (e.g. slots, poker, table games) are not regulated at present. At the same time, the success of the integrated resort City of Dreams Mediterranean, supervised by the Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission (CGC), illustrates Cyprus’s commitment to high-standard, fully regulated casino operations.

Industry bodies such as the Cyprus Online Gaming Association (COGA) have called for a comprehensive framework aligned with established EU markets, emphasizing compliance, player protection, and a level playing field. The NBA’s strategic planning (2024–2026) also references the sector’s development and modernization. For background on the online market structure, see onlinecasino.cy,as well as topic pages for poker and slots.

Key Regulatory and Market Focus Areas

• Licensing & Compliance: Clear criteria for eligibility, technical certification, and reporting obligations to the NBA.
• Public Revenue: Transparent taxation and supervisory contributions defined by law to support sustainable market growth.
• Consumer Protection & AML: Enhanced measures for responsible gaming, self-exclusion, and anti-money-laundering controls.
• Technology & Data Standards: Secure infrastructure and data governance consistent with EU directives.
  
  

Casino Cyprus tracks these themes with factual updates and expert perspectives across legal, financial, and operational angles as policy work progresses.

The CY Gaming Network: Information Structure and Synergy

Casino Cyprus – casino.cy operates as part of the bilingual, non-commercial CY Gaming Network, which connects neutral portals covering distinct aspects of regulated gaming in Cyprus:

• casino.cy – regulatory & compliance hub
• onlinecasino.cy – online market structure & standards
• casinobonus.cy – consumer policy & fair bonus terms
• dealer.cy – live-dealer technology & standards
• gaminglicense.cy – licensing procedures & legal framework
• casinocyprus.cy – media & policy overview

Responsible Growth and Compliance

As regulation advances, Casino.cy will continue to provide neutral, bilingual briefings focused on compliance, player protection, and transparent market communication. The platform is strictly informational and aligns with the Betting Law of 2019 (L.37(I)/2019) and guidance from the National Betting Authority (NBA).