Is online gambling legal in Monaco?

You must be 18. If you use an online site, check that it holds a licence from a well-regarded jurisdiction like Malta (MGA) or the UK (UKGC), because there is no dispute resolution path within Monaco for online gambling. Gambling winnings are not taxable.

Online gambling is not regulated here (online casino, sports betting and online poker grey/partial). Offshore sites are reachable, but if something goes wrong you may have no one to complain to.

Online sports betting is not regulated: no Monaco licence exists for it, and sites offering it operate without one. Online casino is not regulated: no Monaco licence exists for it, and sites offering it operate without one. Online poker is not regulated: no Monaco licence exists for it, and sites offering it operate without one. The lottery is not regulated: no Monaco licence exists for it, and sites offering it operate without one.

Using a VPN to reach gambling sites from Monaco: Legal.

Gambling with crypto: Not regulated.

You must be 18 to gamble online in Monaco, for online casino, sports betting and lottery alike. The minimum age for entry is 18. Monégasque citizens and residents are legally prohibited from entering casinos to gamble.

Monaco does not levy personal income tax on residents (except French nationals); gambling winnings are not taxable.

There are approximately 1 licensed operators in Monaco as of 21 Jul 2026.

Always verify a casino holds a valid Gambling Authority (Service de Contrôle des Jeux) licence before depositing.

Gambling Authority (Service de Contrôle des Jeux)'s website

Prominent operators in Monaco

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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  Play only at official SBM casinos

  In Monaco, legal casino gambling is restricted to establishments operated by the state monopoly, Société des Bains de Mer (SBM). Any other venue offering casino games is illegal.

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  Check for a reputable foreign license online

  Since no sites are licensed in Monaco, players using online sites should verify that the operator holds a license from a well-regarded jurisdiction like Malta (MGA) or the UK (UKGC). This provides a potential path for dispute resolution.

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  Confirm secure payments and connections

  Before depositing money on any online site, ensure it uses secure (HTTPS) connections for all transactions and offers well-known, reputable payment methods. Avoid sites that only offer obscure or crypto-only payment options.

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  Read terms and conditions carefully

  Pay close attention to the terms, especially regarding bonus rules and withdrawal policies, as you will have no local Monégasque regulatory body to appeal to in case of a dispute with an online operator.

What you can expect from a licensed site's offers in Monaco. The rules operators must follow are on the operator page.

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   1. Direct Complaint to Casino Operator

   For any issues arising at a land-based casino, the first step is to raise the complaint directly with the management of the specific SBM establishment (e.g., Casino de Monte-Carlo).

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   2. Escalate to the Gambling Authority

   If the operator does not resolve the issue, a player can file a complaint with the Gambling Authority (Service de Contrôle des Jeux), which is responsible for supervising the functioning of licensed gaming houses.

   Gambling Authority
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   3. For Unlicensed Online Casinos

   There is no dispute resolution path within Monaco for online gambling. Players' only recourse is with the operator itself or the foreign licensing body (e.g., MGA, CGB) under which the website operates.

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  As a resident of Monaco, I can gamble online even if I can't go to the Casino de Monte-Carlo.
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  While technically possible because foreign sites are not blocked, this exists in a legal grey area. The government has a draft law to formally extend the ban on citizens and residents gambling to online games offered within the principality.

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  Online gambling is illegal in Monaco.
  Reality

  Online gambling is not illegal; it is unregulated. There are no laws that criminalize the act of a player in Monaco accessing and using a foreign betting website.

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  My winnings from an online casino will be taxed in Monaco.
  Reality

  This is false. Monaco does not levy personal income tax for most residents (with the exception of some French nationals), and this policy applies to gambling winnings from any source.