Casinos in Cyprus

How many casinos are there in Cyprus?

Four licensed casinos, all run by Melco: City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol and the C2 satellite casinos in Nicosia, Paphos and Ayia Napa. Cyprus issues a single casino licence, granted in 2017 for 30 years with the first 15 years exclusive, so no other operator may run a casino on the island. Venues advertising themselves as casinos outside this group are private clubs or amusement arcades.

Where can you play blackjack in Cyprus?

Live blackjack is only available at City of Dreams Mediterranean in Limassol, which is the only venue in Cyprus with live table games. Its floor has more than 100 tables covering blackjack, roulette, baccarat and poker, with a range of table limits from low-stakes up to high-roller salons. The three C2 casinos in Nicosia, Paphos and Ayia Napa do not have live dealers — they offer electronic versions of blackjack and roulette on gaming terminals alongside their slot machines.

What casino games can you play in Cyprus?

At City of Dreams Mediterranean: blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker and other live table games, plus around 1,000 slot machines and electronic terminals. At the C2 casinos: roughly 50 slot machines each, along with electronic table games. Poker tournaments and cash games run at City of Dreams rather than at the satellite venues.

What are the entry rules and opening hours?

The minimum age is 21 at every venue and photo ID or a passport is required on entry. Dress code is business casual. City of Dreams Mediterranean runs its gaming floor around the clock; the C2 venues typically open late morning and close in the early hours, with longer weekend hours. Exact times for each venue are listed on its page below.

Is online casino legal in Cyprus?

No. Under the Betting Law of 2019, online casino games, online slots and online poker are prohibited in Cyprus. Only sports betting is licensable, through operators holding a Class B licence from the National Betting Authority, which also maintains a blacklist of unauthorised sites that internet providers are required to block. Casino gaming in Cyprus is legal in the four licensed land-based venues only.

Which casino is closest to me?

Limassol is home to City of Dreams Mediterranean, in the Zakaki district next to the port. From Larnaca the nearest venue is C2 Ayia Napa, about 35 minutes east. Nicosia and Paphos each have their own C2 casino. Use the district pages below to see what is in each area, along with opening hours and directions.

Buying property near the casinos

The opening of City of Dreams Mediterranean in 2023 reshaped the Zakaki and western Limassol market, and the wider Limassol coast remains the most active part of the Cyprus property market. Browse property for sale in Limassol, homes for sale across Cyprus, or explore other points of interest on the island.