The Commission

The Commission

The Commission is the regulator for casino operations in the Republic of Cyprus. We license and regulate both the casino operator and individuals working in the casino industry, including casino employees, machine suppliers, junket operators and those providing test laboratory services.

In addition to licensing and regulating the casino operator and individuals working in the casino industry, we have a duty to protect the public, including vulnerable groups and young people, from the negative effects of casino gaming and to implement appropriate protective measures where necessary.

The Integrated Casino Resort officially opened its doors in July 2023, while operating at the same time satellite casinos in different districts of the Republic of Cyprus with the possibility of their expansion in the near future.

Under this perspective, the Commission continues working towards the direction of becoming a regulator of excellence in Europe by monitoring and improving the new regulatory framework and supervision capability for casino gaming in Cyprus at all times.

Everything we do is underpinned by our statutory objectives.

Statutory objectives

In accordance with the Casino Operations and Control Law of 2015, L. 124(I)/2015, the Authority has the following responsibilities and duties:

  • Permit a licensee’s activities only if consistent with the law’s objectives and regulatory
  • Provide reasonable assistance to ensure that compliance with legal obligations are understood as a minimum standard.
  • Be risk-based, we will understand our internal (Commission) and external (casino and market) risks and require licensees to do the same.
  • The casino operator acts in accordance with the Law, licence conditions and directions.
  • Require licensees demonstrate their effectiveness and thinking applied to their business.
  • Adopt a cautious approach where evidence is inconclusive, or matters are novel or contentious.
  • Operate on the exercise of personal responsibility and accountability.
  • Be focused, working flexibly with personal ad team-based performance management.
  • Develop our people to meet Commission’s and individuals’ professional needs
  • Design and implement Commission policies and processes systems maximise the effectiveness of resources
  • Recognise information as a valuable corporate asset, to be protected and managed lawfully and efficiently
  • Use technology to maximise operational and organisational effectiveness.
  • Ourselves to organise our operational activity that reflects best practice and is evidence led; to take a targeted yet innovative approach to regulating; and to use our knowledge and experience to influence and inform public debate
  • Build our evidence base through a knowledge and information management plan.
  • Share information where it is in our interests or a legal duty to do so.
  • Provide reliable information and authoritative advice on gambling and its regulation
  • Exercise any other powers conferred or imposed on the Authority by the provisions of the Law or any other legislation.