Official language: Greek, Turkish
Population: 801,600
Currency: Euro (EUR)

Current Exchange Rate
1 GBP = EUR
1 USD = EUR

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Gambling in Cyprus
Gambling is a very popular pastime in Cyprus, especially in the Turkish-controlled northern section, where nearly every form of gambling is legal. The southern Greek part of the island has much stricter gambling rules, so people must travel north to enjoy the many casinos located there. The south is currently undecided as to whether or not they should open their own casinos. Gambling in northern Cyprus is also very popular among Turkish tourists, who come to Cyprus to gamble.

Last year, Cypriots spent an estimated €100 million gambling, and much of this was spent on the internet. That amount is steadily increasing. Many consider gambling to be a problem in the region. The government is considering ways to keep gambling under control in the country, but in truth, it will not subside until first the online gambling situation is addressed.

Online Gambling in Cyprus
Online gambling is not only legal in Cyprus, but the government hands out licenses to foreign companies to run online lotteries, betting exchanges, casinos, bingo halls, poker rooms, and sportsbooks. Some of the largest casinos in the world are licenses and hosted in Cyprus. The Cypriot government has tried several times to bring internet gambling under control, but have yet to do so.

Many Cypriots also gamble on the internet, though they play at sites hosted in other areas. Sports betting online is particularly popular in Cyprus, since wagers made at local betting shops are heavily taxed. Internet gambling in Cyprus produces hundreds of jobs at various online casinos hosted there, though many of these go to English-speaking foreigners living on the island.