Europe
Cyprus online betting license (Class B)
An EU betting license from the National Betting Authority. Cyprus allows online sports betting under a Class B license; online casino games are not licensable. Cyprus is also a common holding jurisdiction for iGaming groups.
License types
What Cyprus licenses
Class B
Online betting services. Excludes online casino games, slot-type machines and online horse-race betting.
Class A
Betting in licensed physical premises.
Holding role
Cyprus companies often serve as the holding or IP layer of an iGaming group.
Requirements
What the regulator expects
- Cyprus company or Cyprus branch of a foreign company
- Betting as the main activity
- Fit-and-proper review of officers, beneficial owners and significant holders
- Bank guarantee from an approved bank
- Website on a .com.cy domain
- Backup server and support system in Cyprus
Process
How the application runs
- 1StructureCyprus company or branch; holding layer if needed.
- 2DocumentsCorporate, fit-and-proper and financial documents.
- 3TechnicalWebsite, backup server and systems in Cyprus.
- 4NBA reviewReview and questions from the National Betting Authority.
- 5Go-liveLicense issued and website live on .com.cy.
After licensing
Ongoing obligations
- License details and age restriction notices on the website
- Player, minor and problem-gambler protection rules
- Advertising rules
- Renewal before expiry
Good to know
- Online casino, poker and lottery are not licensable in Cyprus; the license suits sportsbooks.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run an online casino with a Cyprus license?
No. Cyprus licenses online betting only; casino games are excluded.
Why do groups use Cyprus companies?
As an EU holding or IP company in a group structure, separate from the betting license itself.
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