Gambling Games in Luxembourg
Below is a list of the slots that are most popular in Luxembourg: Lucky Lady's Charm Deluxe, Book of Ra Deluxe 6, Gates of Olympus Super Scatter, Chilli Heat, 5 Lions Megaways and the classic Immortal Romance. Most of them come from Greentube and Pragmatic Play. Lucky Lady's Charm Deluxe by Greentube is a five-reel slot that comes with 10 paylines. Three or more scatters trigger 15 free spins in which all wins are tripled, and every win can be doubled in the risk game. Book of Ra Deluxe 6 by Greentube is a six-reel version of the famous Book of Ra with 10 paylines. The book symbol is both Wild and Scatter and triggers 10 free spins with a special expanding symbol. Gates of Olympus Super Scatter by Pragmatic Play is a 2025 remake of Gates of Olympus with a six-reel grid, wins paid anywhere on the screen, tumbling reels, random multipliers and special Super Scatter symbols. Chilli Heat by Pragmatic Play is a five-reel slot that comes with 25 paylines. Its Money Respin feature collects cash symbols and can award fixed jackpots. 5 Lions Megaways by Pragmatic Play is a six-reel slot with up to 200,704 ways to produce winning combinations. Before the free spins start, you choose between more spins and higher multipliers. Immortal Romance by Microgaming is a five-reel slot that features 243 ways to produce winning combinations. The bonus can make all 5 reels go totally Wild. Four types of free spins will be triggered in sequence and will feature all kinds of multipliers with bonuses.
Gambling Legislation
The main law that regulates the gambling industry in Luxembourg is the Gambling Law that has been in force since April 20, 1977. Its first Article explicitly prohibits all gambling because it may cause irrational and destructive behaviour. Nevertheless, there is a list of laws and regulations that cover individual trends of the gambling industry:
- The National Lottery Law that was passed May 22, 2009 sets the rules for running the National Lottery. Only the National Lottery can conduct any types of lotteries and sports betting, including online versions
- Grand-Ducal Regulation of September 7, 1987 regulates sports betting
- By Grand-Ducal Regulation of February 12, 1979 with regular amendments casinos were legalised and the list of licensed games compiled
- The Law of July 20, 2002 provides the list of rules for advertising and running the lotteries of any type
- The Law of November 12, 2004 on the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing also applies to the casino and gambling operators
- Bill 8679, submitted on January 7, 2026, amends the 1977 law: it introduces prison sentences of one to three years and/or fines of 50,000 to 150,000 EUR for operating illegal games of chance, simplifies the seizure of illegal machines and strengthens the protection of minors. As of July 2026 it had not yet been voted
There are only two major operators in Luxembourg. One is the National Foundation of Grand Duchess Charlotte (Oeuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte). The other one is Casino 2000 located in the spa resort Mondorf-les-Bains. In 2002 the Luxembourg casino launched an active program of protection from gambling addiction. The entire staff goes through regular training. The training program on how to spot problematic players is updated each year. The Casino 2000 program has long been considered one of the most advanced in the European Union.
Regulators
Ministry of Justice issues permits to private operators that provide their services on sports betting, casinos and lotteries. If the overall cost of lottery tickets issued is less or equal to 12,500 EUR, the permit is then issued by the Council of Elders (Collège des Bourgmestre et Echevins) or the municipality where the lottery is conducted. Regulation of the National Lottery is exclusively monopolised by the National Foundation of Grand Duchess Charlotte. This is a non-profit organisation subordinate to Prime Minister and Minister of State. The proceeds from the National Lottery go to charity. Casino 2000 is the only holder of the casino license; in 2019 the government renewed its concession for another 20 years. If there is another candidate for running a gambling business in Luxembourg, the Council of State will conduct an investigation and issue a permit as long as the operator meets all the necessary requirements.
Gambling Licensing
Licenses are issued for a limited term. The term is determined by the issuing authority - either Ministry of Justice or local authorities. No license fees are collected. The permit includes: a list of licensed games.measures of control and monitoring of the operator, conditions for accessing the gaming establishment, work schedule and tax rates. The License will be revoked if the operator fails to comply with any of the requirements indicated above. The license application must include information about the operator, the operator's financial condition and a description of games being offered. The statement must also be enclosed that explains how the games that are being offered will be beneficial for the community. What it means is that the games will not undermine the existing balance of supply and demand in the gambling market.
Licensed varieties of gambling
These are the types of games that are allowed in Luxembourg: poker (four types - small bets, stud poker, Texas Hold'em and Omaha Poker), sport betting - any types or forms, casino games, slot machines - only allowed in casinos and lotteries and bingo games. All types of poker can only be played in casinos. The Government of Luxembourg signed an agreement with poker organisers. They are allowed to conduct any events on any sites (such as bars, for example), as long as bets go no higher than 50 EUR. Casino games include: roulette games, American roulette, English roulette, thirty and forty (Trente et Quarante), blackjack, craps, punto banco, stud poker and baccarat of three types (baccarat chemins de fer, baccarat à deux tableaux à banque limitée et l'écarté, baccarat à deux tableaux à banque ouverte) Other games are authorised by the Council of State after a proper investigation has been conducted.
Online gambling
As far as online gambling is concerned, the existing laws do not differentiate between land-based and online games. They are subject to the same rules that are applied to land-based operators. In practice the only legal brand in Luxembourg is the National Lottery. The lottery law directly prescribes that the National Foundation has the right to offer any forms of lotteries and sports betting including online types. So, online business is in fact a state monopoly. This situation contradicts the provisions of the European Union, but the Government of Luxembourg does little to rectify this. In a parliamentary debate in November 2025, Minister of Justice Elisabeth Margue said that a reform was being prepared that would give the National Lottery and the casino a legal monopoly, with cafés allowed to host only National Lottery terminals, and that the government was examining whether the casino could also receive an online licence, although several legal and technical questions, including geo-blocking, remained open. The first step of this reform, bill 8679 against illegal gambling terminals, was submitted in January 2026; no bill regulating online casinos had been submitted as of September 2026. No complaints have ever been filed against the Luxembourg laws, and the European Commission has not launched an investigation.
Development of Gambling Market in Luxembourg
Zitro is a Spanish company whose games are known to players in the region. The company deals with both land-based and online slots, bingo and video bingo. Its portfolio includes several lines of slot cabinets and a large library of video bingo games, many of them featuring some extra options and bonuses, while its online games are offered through Zitro Digital. The slot developer iSoftBet, known for its own game aggregation platform, also used to have an office in Luxembourg. Luxembourg has a long history of the gambling industry, which started back in 1880, when Bourgeois casino opened up in the capital of the Grand Duchy. Its successor - Casino 2000 in Mondorf-les-Bains - has been operating since April 1983. The modern-day gambling industry all across the world needs to pay special attention to the online segment. Luxembourg authorities have chosen a quite reasonable approach, because they cannot afford to ban or block any of the illegal resources. Foreign operators can provide an unimpeded access to their services for the people of this country. All in all, the gambling industry in Luxembourg has been undergoing a steady and successful development.
