Online poker is effectively prohibited in Liechtenstein, as the government has extended a moratorium on issuing licenses for online gambling until 2028 (1). Gambling was legalized in Liechtenstein in 2010 through the Geldspielgesetz gambling law. However, the inability for online operators to gain licenses means online gambling remains unavailable in the country (2). All legal gambling is regulated by the Amt für Volkswirtschaft, the Office of Economic Affairs (1).
The government has emphasized player protection as a priority, partnering with Switzerland to share information on banned players for effective cross-border player protection (2). Land-based casinos are legal and thriving in Liechtenstein, contributing significant tax revenue to the principality. In 2023, voters rejected a referendum proposal to ban these physical casinos through 2028, with 73.3% voting against the ban (2).
"Gambling was legalised in Liechtenstein in 2010. However, the inability for online operators to gain a licence means online gambling is unavailable in the country."
Players in Liechtenstein can access foreign online gambling operators without facing legal consequences, as the government has shown no interest in stopping foreign play (1). A licensing ban for new land-based casinos was introduced in 2022 to control gambling growth. The only online gambling license ever issued was to the International Lottery Liechtenstein Foundation, which operated online lottery sites but ceased operations in 2011.
Source:
https://lcb.org/restrictions/liechtenstein
https://igamingbusiness.com/gaming/online-casino/liechtenstein-government-extends-ban-online-gambling-2028/
Last updated: 04-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
