Lottery tickets are legal in Luxembourg under a state monopoly system established by the Law of 20 April 1977 on the operation of games of chance and betting on sporting events. The Loterie Nationale, operated under the auspices of the Œuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte, holds exclusive rights to operate lottery games in the country (1). This non-profit public institution was created by Grand Ducal decree of 13 July 1945 and offers lottery services both through a network of authorized retail agents and online through its official website.
Small-scale lotteries for charitable or promotional purposes may be authorized by local municipalities, provided the total ticket value does not exceed 12,500 euros (1). The Ministry of Justice issues licenses to private operators offering lottery services when the total number of lottery tickets exceeds this threshold, requiring authorization by Grand Ducal regulation or directly by the Ministry. The National Lottery is regulated by the Grand Duchess Charlotte National Trust, a non-profit organization reporting to the Prime Minister and Minister of State, with proceeds used for charity.
"The Law of 20 April 1977 prohibits the organisation of games of chance within Luxembourg territory unless such activities are expressly authorised by law or regulatory act."
As a monopoly operator, the Loterie Nationale pursues public-interest objectives with profits regularly earmarked for cultural, social, and health-related projects (1). The minimum age for gambling in Luxembourg is 18 years, and participation in lotteries below this age is prohibited (2). The Loterie Nationale's activities are governed principally by the Law of 22 May 2009 on the Grande-Duchesse Charlotte National Relief Organization and the National Lottery, maintaining a restrictive framework where online gambling services are provided exclusively through its official portal.
Source:
https://www.bsp.lu/lu/publications/articles-books/international-gambling-laws-regulations-review-2025-26
https://www.gga.org.ge/en/world/40
Last updated: 16-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
