Africa
Libya
No dedicated gambling regulator or licensing regime exists; prohibition is enforced by the Ministry of Interior, judicial police and courts under the Penal Code and the Anti-Cybercrime Law
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
ProhibitedOnline Casino
ProhibitedBetting
ProhibitedOnline Betting
ProhibitedLottery
ProhibitedBingo
ProhibitedKey Legislation
- Libyan Penal Code (Articles 492-495, gambling offences)
- Law No. 5 of 2022 on Combating Cybercrime (Article 31, online gambling)
Online Gambling
Prohibited
- Online casinos
- Online sports betting
- Online lotteries
- Operating, owning or managing online gambling websites or apps
- Advertising or promoting gambling services
Land-Based Gambling
Prohibited
- Land-based casinos
- Betting shops and sports betting
- Public and private lotteries
- Bingo halls
- Any form of organised gambling
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
