Online poker is not specifically regulated in Liberia, though the country was among the first African nations to legalize remote gaming in 1999 (2). Several forms of gambling including sports betting, casino games, and poker are legalized and regulated by the government in land-based capacities. The National Lottery Authority holds the mandate to regulate the gambling industry in Liberia, overseeing licensing and enforcement of gambling regulations (2).
The main legislation governing Liberian gambling is Gaming Regulation 001 of 2016, which contains licensing requirements and procedures for all entities seeking to engage in gambling activities (2). Operators must obtain proper licenses before legally offering gambling services, with sports betting licenses costing $40,000 and casino licenses reaching $60,000 for facilities with up to 20 gaming machines. Land-based poker is legal and available at licensed casinos, primarily located in the capital city of Monrovia (2).
"Several forms of gambling, including sports betting and casino games, are legalized and regulated by the government in land-based capacities in Liberia."
There are no laws forbidding online gambling in Liberia, allowing players to freely access foreign operators for all forms of gambling (1). The government does not block domains of foreign operators who accept wagers from Liberian nationals (2). However, no licensing process currently exists for online gambling sites, meaning there are no player protections for internet-based gambling activities.
Source:
https://lcb.org/restrictions/liberia
https://www.supercasinosites.com/regulation/liberia
Last updated: 04-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
