Official languages: German, French
Population: 493,500
Currency: Euro (EUR)

Current Exchange Rate
1 GBP = 1.0681 EUR
1 USD = 0.6754 EUR

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Gambling in Luxembourg
Luxembourg has very strict gambling laws, and many forms of gambling are not allowed. The ban extends back to 1903 when all gambling was forbidden. From that point until the mid 70s, the only form of legal gambling in Luxembourg was the state lottery. Then, in 1977, the state legalized casinos. Since then, only one casino license has been granted, and Luxembourg's only casino can be found in Mondorf-les-Bains. Casino style gambling is forbidden outside of this casino.

The most prominent player in Luxembourg’s gambling industry is the national lottery - Loterie Nationale. It has been in operation since 1945. Profits from the lottery go to aid various state and social institutions such as health, culture, and sports organizations. So far, the Loterie Nationale has donated over 200 million euros to local charity causes.

Online Gambling in Luxembourg
The current gambling laws in Luxembourg do not directly address online gambling. It is assumed by many that the general ban on gambling in Luxembourg extends to the internet, but with no laws forbidding it, players still partake in online gambling. The only official gambling website in Luxembourg is the site of the Loterie Nationale, which offers a variety of instant-win games online.

Beyond this official website, there are no other online gambling sites in Luxembourg. Players wanting to enjoy internet poker or other casino games, or online sportsbook wagering, must use foreign internet gambling websites. There are hundreds of these out there, and most accept players from Luxembourg. Because these sites are hosted in other countries, they are not bound by the laws in Luxembourg, so they cannot be shut down.