Is online gambling legal in Israel?

Israeli residents pay 35% tax on gambling prizes of ILS 67,680 or more, with a tiered system for smaller amounts (as of Jan 2024). You can request self-exclusion directly from either operator.

Only what is listed as legal above is licensed. Anything else offered to you online is unlicensed and gives you no protection.

Online sports betting is only partly legal in Israel (partial). Online casino is banned in Israel. Online poker is banned in Israel. The lottery is legal on sites licensed in Israel.

Using a VPN to reach gambling sites from Israel: Restricted.

Gambling with crypto: Banned.

You must be 18 to gamble online in Israel, for sports betting and lottery alike.

A tiered tax system applies. Winnings up to ILS 33,840 are tax-free. Winnings of ILS 67,680 or more are fully taxable at 35% on the entire amount, with no exemption. A partial tax applies to winnings between these two thresholds.

Rate: Tiered system (as of Jan 2024): 0% on winnings up to ILS 33,840; a partial tax applies on winnings between ILS 33,840 and ILS 67,680; 35% tax is levied on the entire prize amount for winnings of ILS 67,680 or more.

There are approximately 2 licensed operators in Israel as of 8 Oct 2026.

Always verify a casino holds a valid Israel has a dual regulatory structure for its state monopolies. The Ministry of Finance (משרד האוצר) oversees the permit for Mifal HaPais (the national lottery). The Israel Sports Betting Board (המועצה להסדר ההימורים בספורט), which operates the 'Winner' brand, is a self-regulating statutory body established under the Law for the Regularisation of Sports Betting, 1967. licence before depositing.

Israel has a dual regulatory structure for its state monopolies. The Ministry of Finance (משרד האוצר) oversees the permit for Mifal HaPais (the national lottery). The Israel Sports Betting Board (המועצה להסדר ההימורים בספורט), which operates the 'Winner' brand, is a self-regulating statutory body established under the Law for the Regularisation of Sports Betting, 1967.'s website

Prominent operators in Israel

If a site isn't on the regulator's licensee register, ask the regulator before you play: an unlisted site is usually not licensed here (a register can lag behind a new licence). An unlicensed site is outside the regulator's supervision, so you cannot complain to the regulator about it.

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  Check if the site is one of only two options

  The only legal gambling websites in Israel are the official sites for Mifal HaPais (for lottery) and the ISBB's 'Winner' brand (for sports betting). Any other website offering casino games, poker, or sports betting is illegal.

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  Look for the official Hebrew branding

  The legal sites are pais.co.il and winner.co.il. They will be branded as מפעל הפיס and ווינר respectively. Be wary of sites that look similar but have different domain names.

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  Verify payment methods are standard Israeli options

  Legal sites will use standard, regulated Israeli payment methods like domestic credit cards and bank transfers. Illegal offshore sites often push users towards cryptocurrency or obscure e-wallets because Israeli banks block their transactions.

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  Confirm the absence of casino and poker games

  If a site offers slots, roulette, blackjack, or online poker, it is operating illegally in Israel. The legal offerings are strictly limited to lottery, raffles, and sports betting.

What the rules mean for bonus offers you see in Israel. The rules operators must follow are on the operator page.

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   1. Direct Complaint to the Operator

   The first step for any dispute is to contact the customer service department of either Mifal HaPais or the ISBB ('Winner') directly. They have internal procedures for handling player complaints.

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   2. Escalate to the Relevant Ministry

   If a resolution cannot be reached with Mifal HaPais, a player can file a complaint with the Ministry of Finance, which oversees its permit. For the ISBB, the oversight structure is less direct as it is a statutory body.

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   3. Legal Action

   The final recourse is to pursue a claim through the Israeli court system. For players using illegal offshore sites, there is no legal recourse within Israel to recover funds or settle disputes.

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  It's legal to play on foreign gambling sites because the law only targets the companies.
  Reality

  This is incorrect. The 1977 Penal Law criminalizes participation in prohibited gambling activities, with potential penalties including fines and imprisonment. While authorities focus enforcement on operators, players are still violating the law.

• Myth

  Using a VPN makes it safe and legal to access blocked casino sites.
  Reality

  Using a VPN to circumvent blocks and gamble on illegal sites is a breach of Israeli law. The state also blocks financial transactions, so you may be able to access a site but will have difficulty depositing or withdrawing funds securely.

• Myth

  My winnings from offshore sites are tax-free.
  Reality

  This is false. Israeli tax law requires residents to report and pay tax on their worldwide income. Winnings from illegal gambling are still considered income and are subject to taxation, in addition to the activity itself being illegal.