Liechtenstein

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Liechtenstein Casino Guide

Liechtenstein is a German-speaking microstate located in the Alps, between Austria and Switzerland. The microstate is in the southwest area of Central Europe and the fourth-smallest country in Europe. It has a population of 38,137 as of 2020 spread across a surface area of 160 square kilometers. Liechtenstein is famous for its medieval castles and alpine landscapes, with different picturesque sites that make it a top destination for tourists. Liechtenstein offers top-notch casinos for enthusiasts that add to the exciting nightlife for casino lovers.

Land-Based Casinos

There are three land-based casinos in Liechtenstein. To enter a casino in Liechtenstein, you need to be 18 years or older.

Schaanwald, a village in Liechtenstein, has one casino and is the most popular destination for casino gambling. 

Here is a list of the land-based casinos in Liechtenstein:

• Casino Schaanwald, Liechtenstein.
• Casino Admiral, Triesen.
• Grand Casino Liechtenstein, Gamprin.

There are two chains of casinos that operate in Liechtenstein:

• Casinos Austria International, with their flagship, Casino Schaanwald.
• Novomatic Group, with their flagship, Casino Admiral.

Best Casino in Liechtenstein

Out of all the casinos in Liechtenstein, Casino Schaanwald is among the best in the country. It is situated in Schaanwald, a village in Liechtenstein. It is 36 minutes away from the St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport in Switzerland, and 1 hour, 10 minutes away from Friedrichshafen Airport in Germany, the two closest airports to Liechtenstein. The casino offers a dynamic gaming experience for locals and tourists in Liechtenstein.

The casino has eight live table games, which include Blackjack, American Roulette, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, and Punto Banco. The casino also has 131 slot machines. Poker cash games and poker tournaments are also available at the casino.

Online Casinos in Liechtenstein

Online casinos are both legal and popular in Liechtenstein. Here is the list of the most popular online casinos catering to Liechtensteiner players:

• Omni Slots
• King Billy Casino.
• 1xBet Casino.
• Bet365 Casino.
• Unique Casino.
• True Flip Casino.

Online casinos were made legal in Liechtenstein in 2010. The first gambling law that was put into place this year is Geldspielgesetz, which came into force in 2011. The law views any game where you win money and where it is a game of chance, as gambling. The Office of Economic Affairs regulates gambling in Liechtenstein. There are some specific laws for online gambling in Liechtenstein:

• The minimum gambling age for online casinos is 18 years.
• Liechtenstein is a member of the EEA, which makes cross-border gambling in other EEA territories legal.
• The Office of Economic Affairs issues licenses to all casinos, although there are no online casinos situated in the microstate.
• All licensed online casino operators must include information about its name, address, date of the concession agreement, an indication that minors cannot play, and another indication that it is a legitimate monetary game on their homepage.
• Before allowing a player gamble, all licensed online casino operators must request the player’s name and address, the e-mail address, date of birth, bank account number, or credit card number.
• Those who have applied for self-exclusion, members of government, and officers of supervisory agencies are not allowed to gamble.

The Liechtenstein gambling industry is tightly regulated but with extremely low tax rates. Liechtenstein residents can wager bets on the following activities online: poker, table games, bingo, lotteries, sportsbooks, and bookmaking, slot machines, and gaming tournaments. 

Poker in Liechtenstein

Poker is very popular in Liechtenstein. Poker can be played both in land-based casinos and online poker rooms. Locals and tourists can enjoy poker card games in land-based, offshore and cross-border casinos.

The Geldspielgesetz (Gambling Act) governs online poker as well as other casino games. Thus, the same laws that guide online casinos also guide online poker rooms. Poker is placed under Games of Skill in the Gambling Act of 2010.

You can play on several different online poker rooms in Liechtenstein, but the five key players covering the vast majority of the market include the following:

• Bet 365 Poker.
• Betway Poker.
• Pokerstars.
• Party Poker.
• Betsson Poker.
• Intertops Poker

Some of the best land-based casinos in Liechtenstein where you can play poker are Casino Schaanwald, Casino Admiral and Grand Casino Liechtenstein. These casinos provide outclass poker rooms and a complete gambling experience for tourists and locals.

Sports Betting, Horse Racing, and Bingo in Liechtenstein

According to the Geldspielgesetz (Gambling Act), sports betting is legal and regulated by the Office of Economic Affairs. There are different, small sportsbooks where Liechtensteiners can place their bets and hundreds of online sites for sports betting. The most popular sports in Liechtenstein are football, tennis, swimming and mountain biking. 

There are no horse racetracks in Liechtenstein for the locals and tourists to bet on. Instead, they can turn to different bookmakers online to place their bets.

Bingo lovers in Liechtenstein can enjoy playing online bingo as there are no bingo halls in the microstate.

 

• Ruggell
• Schaanwald

FAQ

Q1). Is gambling legal in Liechtenstein?
A1). Yes, gambling is legal and regulated by the government.

Q2). What is the gambling age in Liechtenstein?
A2). The gambling age is 18 and above.

Q3). Are online casinos legal in Liechtenstein?
A3). Yes, online casinos are legal in Liechtenstein.

Q4). How many casinos are in Liechtenstein?
A4). There are three land-based casinos in Liechtenstein.