Online casinos are illegal in Tunisia under the country's current legal framework, though enforcement is limited. While Tunisia has several laws regulating gambling, they are focused primarily on land-based operations and explicitly prohibit online gambling activities. The Tunisian government does not issue licenses to online gambling operators, and factually, Tunisian tax legislation has started regulating online gambling activities by creating a 25% withholding tax on gambling and online gambling (1).
Land-based casinos operate legally in Tunisia but are restricted to tourists only, with Tunisian citizens prohibited from participating. The country currently has multiple licensed casinos scattered across tourist destinations, primarily serving foreign visitors who must present passports and use foreign currencies. There is a commission regulating casinos, although enforcement and licensing frameworks remain limited compared to international standards (1).
"Tunisian law only sets out a clear licensing framework for casinos and lotteries. However, there is a legal certainty on these activities."
According to international gaming industry data, Tunisia maintains three cities with gambling facilities and five legal gambling facilities in total, with the largest gambling city being Sousse. The country's largest casino is Casino Europe Sousse, which features 20 table games and 149 gaming machines. Despite the prohibition on online gambling, the Tunisian government has not ordered internet service providers to block access to foreign gambling sites, creating a legal gray area where many international operators accept Tunisian players without active prosecution of individual users (2).
Source:
https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-gambling-laws-in-africa/tunisia
https://www.worldcasinodirectory.com/tunisia
Last updated: 20-07-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
