Casinos in Latvia: 2026 guide

Regulated market: licences are issued by Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection of Latvia. Operators holding one work legally; the rest accept players from abroad.

Regulation

Latvia is a regulated market where online casinos and betting are legal for operators licensed by the Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection (IAUI). Legal sites must comply with requirements on identification, responsible gambling and a national register of self-excluded persons; access to illegal sites is blocked. Land-based casinos and slot halls are widespread, especially in Riga, though municipalities may restrict their placement. During certain crises the authorities imposed temporary restrictions on online gambling. The currency is the euro; bank cards, transfers and e-wallets are used. Large winnings may be taxed above a set threshold. Players should choose operators holding an IAUI licence and avoid blocked sites.

Top online casinos — Latvia

1

Paf

★★★★★★★★★★4.5

Payouts: 0-24 h · Live casino · 7,000+ games

Licensed hereIAUI
100% up to €100 on first deposit + wager-free spins (market-dependent)
2

Betsafe

★★★★★★★★★★4.4

Payouts: 8-24 h · Live casino · 2,950+ games

Licensed hereIAUI
100% up to €100 + 100 free spins

FAQ: casinos and laws — Latvia

Are online casinos legal in Latvia?

In short: it depends on the type of games and on whether Latvia recognises the operator's licence. The full breakdown is in the "Regulation" block at the top of the page, and below are 5 brands that actually accept players from this jurisdiction.

Which licences do the casinos available in Latvia hold?

The brands available here run under these licences: Government of Åland (Ålands landskapsregering), Spelinspektionen (Swedish Gambling Authority), Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego, Estonian Tax and Customs Board. Each operator's regulator is listed in the "Key facts" block of its review — 5 casinos in this shortlist.

How many casinos are available to players from Latvia?

Our atlas lists 5 online casinos relevant to this jurisdiction. Every review shows when it was last edited.

What criteria are the casinos selected by?

We weigh the licence and how well it's recognised in the jurisdiction, the brand's real availability to the country's players, payout speed, local payment methods and the operator's reputation.