In Lebanon, all legal gambling activities are funneled through a state-sanctioned monopoly held by Casino du Liban, which holds exclusive rights to operate games of chance and casino-style operations (1).
No separate licensing framework exists for sports betting, meaning any unauthorized sports wagering services—whether in-person or online—fall outside the bounds of the law and may incur criminal penalties under Lebanese statutes (1).
"In his memoir of the international hotel business, Shadow of the Sun: Travels And Adventures in the World of Hotels, Peter J. Venison wrote that the Casino du Liban 'was elegant, yet the cabaret was spectacular and rivaled anything that Las Vegas could offer'." (2)
The Lebanese government maintains oversight through the Ministry of Tourism and Finance, requiring Casino du Liban to remit a substantial portion of its revenues back to the state, illustrating formal recognition of regulated gaming but leaving sports betting unaddressed in existing tax and regulatory frameworks (1).
As a result, residents interested in sports betting must turn to offshore or unregulated operators, exposing themselves to legal risk and forgoing consumer protections available under Lebanon’s regulated gaming monopoly (2).
Source:
https://www.casinoduliban.com.lb
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casino_du_Liban
Last updated: 22-05-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
