{"id":10318,"date":"2026-05-26T10:28:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T08:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/casino-andorra-juego-apuestas\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T08:39:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:39:04","slug":"casino-andorra-juego-apuestas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/casino-andorra-gambling\/","title":{"rendered":"Casinos in Andorra 2026: Do they exist? Gambling, betting, and alternatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Andorra has no traditional casinos<\/strong>Gambling with tables and roulette wheels is prohibited in the Principality for historical reasons related to its co-principality as bishop. However, there are <strong>Type B gaming machines in hotels and bars<\/strong> Under license from the Government, and online gambling is not specifically regulated. This guide explains exactly what is allowed and what alternatives exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group articulos-relacionados\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related articles<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/casino-andorra\/\">Andorra Casino: Where to play and what to expect<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/traveling-to-andorra-tourist-tips\/\">Guide to traveling to Andorra<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/andorra-la-vella-what-to-see-and-do\/\">What to see and do in Andorra la Vella<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/andorra-shopping-what-to-buy-prices\/\">Shopping in Andorra: a complete guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"datos-clave\" style=\"background:#fff8e1;border:1px solid #ffc107;border-radius:6px;padding:16px;margin:20px 0\"><strong>Key facts \u2014 Casinos in Andorra 2026: Do they exist? Gambling, betting, and alternatives<\/strong><ul><li>Source: Andorran official bodies<\/li><li>Last updated: 2026-05-26<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are there no casinos in Andorra?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The historical influence of the Bishopric of Urgell has maintained conservative legislation regarding organized gambling. Unlike Monaco, Liechtenstein, or Gibraltar, Andorra never developed a casino industry. There are no casinos with roulette, blackjack, or poker tables in the Principality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is allowed: arcade machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 4-5 star hotels and certain establishments in the Principality there are <strong>type B machines<\/strong> (Slots\/trading machines) with official license. They have betting and prize limits regulated by the Government and are the only authorized form of in-person gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Casinos closest to Andorra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Casino<\/th><th>Country<\/th><th>Distance from Andorra<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Luchon Casino<\/td><td>France<\/td><td>~1.5h by car<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Casino Lleida<\/td><td>Spain<\/td><td>~2h by car<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toulouse Casino<\/td><td>France<\/td><td>~2.5h by car<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I play online from Andorra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no specific legislation prohibiting online gambling. Residents access platforms with foreign licenses (Spanish, Maltese, Gibraltarian), although without the player protection that exists in Spain (DGOJ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leisure options in Andorra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chaldea<\/strong> (Escaldes-Engordany): the largest thermal complex in Southern Europe<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Nightlife<\/strong>Nightclubs and bars are especially active during ski season<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Tax-free shopping<\/strong>: IGI of 4.5% compared to VAT of 21%<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Snow activities<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/winter-activities-in-andorra-skiing-and-snow\/\">skiing in Grandvalira and Vallnord<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"\\u00bfHay casinos en Andorra?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"No. Andorra no tiene casinos tradicionales con mesas de juego. 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Los residentes acceden a plataformas con licencias extranjeras, aunque sin las protecciones del jugador que existen en Espa\\u00f1a.\"\n            }\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"speakable\": {\n        \"@type\": \"SpeakableSpecification\",\n        \"cssSelector\": [\n            \".entry-content p:first-of-type\",\n            \"h2\"\n        ]\n    }\n}<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.govern.ad\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Government of Andorra<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caldea.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Caldea \u2014 thermal complex<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Article\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\\\/\\\/andorrainsiders.com\\\/casino-andorra-juego-apuestas\\\/#article\",\n    \"headline\": \"Casinos en Andorra 2026: \\u00bfexisten? 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Maximum bet per regulated game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bingo<\/strong>Is there a licensed establishment in Andorra la Vella?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online sports betting<\/strong>There is no specific regulation. Residents and tourists use foreign platforms such as Bet365 or Codere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Casinos closest to Andorra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Casino<\/th><th>Distance<\/th><th>Country<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr><td>Casino of Lleida<\/td><td>~1h 30min<\/td><td>Spain<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Casino Barri\u00e8re de Toulouse<\/td><td>~2h<\/td><td>France<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Casino of Lloret de Mar<\/td><td>~2h 15min<\/td><td>Spain<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Barcelona Casino<\/td><td>~2h 30min<\/td><td>Spain<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is online gambling legal in Andorra?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Online gambling exists in a legal gray area. <strong>Law of games of chance of 2000<\/strong> It regulates in-person gambling, but does not address internet gambling. In practice, residents freely access foreign platforms without legal protection for Andorran consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fuentes-autoridad\" style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border-left:3px solid #0073aa;padding:12px 16px;margin:24px 0;font-size:.9em\"><strong>Sources:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.govern.ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Government of Andorra<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.estadistica.ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DAEE \u2014 Andorra Statistics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bopa.ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BOPA<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ultima-actualizacion\" style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#666;margin-top:8px\"><em>Last updated: 2026-05-26<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Andorra has no traditional casinos: table games and roulette are prohibited in the Principality for historical reasons related to its co-principality as an episcopal see. 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