Sports betting operates in a limited regulatory environment in San Marino, with land-based gambling activities permitted under government oversight while online gambling remains largely unregulated. The country maintains basic gambling regulations that allow for casinos, poker, lotteries, bingo, and betting activities, with all gambling operations controlled and regulated by national authorities (1). The legal gambling age in San Marino is set at 18 years, and operators are required to verify identification before allowing participation in any gambling activities.
San Marino presents a unique regulatory challenge due to its exceptionally small population of fewer than 50,000 residents, which affects the development of its gambling market. The country is classified as a blue-level online gambling jurisdiction that purposefully maintains minimal regulations regarding the online gambling industry (2). All gambling activities in San Marino are subject to a 12% tax rate, and operators must adhere to strict rules when offering their services to customers.
"San Marino is a blue-level online gambling jurisdiction that purposefully has a lack of regulations regarding the industry, facing unique challenges due to their small population."
While land-based gambling operations continue to function well in San Marino, the online gambling sector remains severely underdeveloped, with authorities not having issued licenses to online operators. The regulatory framework covers traditional gambling activities including sports betting at physical locations (1). However, the absence of comprehensive online gambling legislation means that digital sports betting operates in an unclear legal environment, with no specific regulations governing virtual sports betting or fantasy sports within the country (2).
Source:
https://choicecasino.com/san-marino
https://lcb.org/restrictions/san-marino
Last updated: 15-09-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
