Overview during the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles, June 12, 2026. (Credit: Matthew Childs/Reuters)
Since the kickoff of the World Cup on June 12, excitement has been palpable in bars and restaurants, as well as on online sports betting platforms. In Lebanon, many fans are trying to predict the outcomes of games and bet on their favorite teams. "We see fans so enthusiastic for Brazil that you’d think you were in the streets of São Paulo," said Lara Hafez, marketing manager at Casino du Liban. With its new format of 48 teams and 104 matches, the tournament seems to be attracting a broader audience. Meanwhile... Betarabia case: Casino du Liban former director, OSS CEO cleared of public funds embezzlement How do sports betting operations actually work in Lebanon? Who can participate and what rules govern this activity?Several types of betsIn Lebanon, Betarabia, which holds a license issued by the Finance Ministry, is the...
Since the kickoff of the World Cup on June 12, excitement has been palpable in bars and restaurants, as well as on online sports betting platforms. In Lebanon, many fans are trying to predict the outcomes of games and bet on their favorite teams. "We see fans so enthusiastic for Brazil that you’d think you were in the streets of São Paulo," said Lara Hafez, marketing manager at Casino du Liban. With its new format of 48 teams and 104 matches, the tournament seems to be attracting a broader audience. Meanwhile... Betarabia case: Casino du Liban former director, OSS CEO cleared of public funds embezzlement How do sports betting operations actually work in Lebanon? Who can participate and what rules govern this activity?Several types of betsIn Lebanon, Betarabia, which holds a license issued by the Finance Ministry, is...
