National Betting Authority of Cyprus Licensed Online Casinos

The National Betting Authority of Cyprus issues licenses to international online gambling operators. UK players should understand that whilst some Cyprus-licensed casinos operate globally, UKGC licensing provides stronger regulatory safeguards in Great Britain.

Last updated:27 Jul 2026

Markus Halvorsen

Operator Quality Metrics – Cyprus Licensed Casinos

Average Rating

out of 100 · across 1 casinos

Quality Distribution

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Top Rated

Novibet

Lowest Rated

Novibet

Cyprus-Licensed Casinos Operating in the UK Market

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A selection of operators with Cyprus licensing that serve UK players; all are cross-referenced against CasinoScraper's six-pillar audit framework.

1 casino · hold this licence

Best Offer

Novibet

74/100

Above avg

Welcome Bonus

100% up to 500 USD

Payout:< 24 hours

Min dep:10 GBP

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Key Facts

Weight Score

25/100· Weak

Jurisdiction

National Betting Authority of Cyprus

Country

Cyprus (CY)

Region

Mediterranean / European Union

Authority Type

Government

Established

2012

Player Protection

Medium

Licence Cost

€20,000 - €50,000 (initial application) + annual fees

Application Time

8 - 12 weeks

Renewal Period

Annually

Official Website

nba.gov.cy/en/

Pros

EU member state jurisdiction with established financial and anti-money laundering compliance frameworks
Faster licensing approval timeline (8 - 12 weeks) and lower initial costs than UKGC or MGA
Internationally recognised regulator with presence in multiple gambling markets
Requires responsible gambling tools, segregated player accounts, and regular audits

Cons

Not the primary regulator for the UK market; UKGC licensing is mandatory for legal UK operations
Less stringent capital and compliance requirements than tier-one regulators (UKGC, MGA, Gibraltar)
Slower dispute resolution and weaker legal enforcement compared to UKGC in the UK jurisdiction
Limited recognition among UK players; many prefer or expect UKGC licensing as a primary credential

Key Requirements

Demonstrated financial stability and minimum capital reserves
Implementation of responsible gambling tools (self-exclusion, deposit limits, reality checks)
Segregated player accounts and regular third-party audits
Compliance with EU anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) directives
Fair gaming certification and RNG audits by accredited testing labs
Licensed operations manager and compliance officer based in or supervising from EU territory

Cyprus Licensing Framework & Market Coverage

Key Requirements

Demonstrated financial stability and minimum capital reserves
Implementation of responsible gambling tools (self-exclusion, deposit limits, reality checks)
Segregated player accounts and regular third-party audits
Compliance with EU anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) directives
Fair gaming certification and RNG audits by accredited testing labs
Licensed operations manager and compliance officer based in or supervising from EU territory

Accepted Markets

CyprusEuropean Union countries (select)International markets (select)

Restricted Markets

United Kingdom (offshore status; UKGC license required for UK market access)United StatesAustralia

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