What gambling is prohibited or allowed to minors?

Verified 26 November 2025 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Gambling prohibited

A minor cannot participate to the following games:

  • Online Games
  • Sports or horse betting
  • Commercial games of chance (e.g. Lotto, scratch games)
  • Casino games (e.g. roulette, blackjack)
  • Poker.

FYI  

Access to casinos is forbidden to a minorEven if he doesn't play.

The prohibition applies even if the minor is ​​emancipated​​​ ​or accompanied by a parent.

It also applies if the minor does not play his own money, but on behalf of a person of full age​

Gambling allowed

A minor may only participate in certain types of games :

  • Traditional Lotto (bets with a value less than €20) called hens with game, rifles or quines
  • Raffle
  • Lottery in a associative framework or at a carnival.

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