Iceland's official, government-sanctioned state lottery and sports-pool operator since 1986, WLA/EL Responsible Gaming certified for the fifth time
Visit Íslensk Getspá / Getraunir →Pros
- Genuine, government-sanctioned state lottery/pool-betting operator - the strongest possible regulatory standing
- Certified to the highest level of the WLA/EL Responsible Gaming Standard, re-certified for a fifth time
- Established since 1986
- Proceeds directed to community and environmental causes
Cons
- No commercial welcome bonus - a state-sanctioned lottery operator, not a promotional bookmaker
- Limited to lottery/pool-betting game formats rather than broader sports betting
Our verdict
Íslensk Getspá/Getraunir is Iceland's official, government-sanctioned state lottery and sports-pool operator, established in 1986 and one of only two operators authorised under Iceland's Lotteries Act. It runs Iceland Lotto, Viking Lotto, and other sports-based lottery games, with proceeds directed to community and environmental causes. It is certified to the highest level of the European Lotteries (EL) and World Lottery Association (WLA) Responsible Gaming Standard, having been re-certified for a fifth time - a genuinely strong regulatory and responsible-gambling signal. As a state operator rather than a commercial bookmaker, it has no promotional welcome bonus by nature; private bookmaker licences are not issued in Iceland at all. We note, as market context rather than a criticism of this operator, that most Icelandic players actually wager through unlicensed foreign-based websites rather than through Íslensk Getspá/Getraunir, and Iceland's parliament has faced calls to overhaul its gambling oversight framework more broadly. For anyone in Iceland interested in legal, state-sanctioned pool betting and lottery play, Íslensk Getspá/Getraunir represents a genuinely official, well-regulated option.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (27%)10
A genuine, government-sanctioned state operator under the Lotteries Act, certified to the highest level of the WLA/EL Responsible Gaming Standard and re-certified for a fifth time - the strongest possible regulatory and responsible-gambling standing.
Sportsbook (36%)6.5
Runs Iceland Lotto, Viking Lotto, and sports-based lottery/pool-betting games since 1986, with proceeds directed to community and environmental causes.
Customer support (18%)6
An established state operator since 1986 with genuine responsible-gambling certification, though not exhaustively detailed by independent commercial review platforms (as expected for a non-commercial state lottery).
Bonuses & value (18%)4
No commercial welcome bonus applies by nature - this is one of Iceland's two authorised state operators under the Lotteries Act, not a promotional commercial bookmaker.
Welcome bonus
Quick facts
| Legal status | One of Iceland's two authorised state operators under the Lotteries Act - not offshore/unlicensed |
| Established | 1986 |
| Games | Iceland Lotto, Viking Lotto, sports-based lottery/pool betting |
| Certification | WLA/EL Responsible Gaming Standard, highest level, re-certified 5th time |
| Market context | Most Icelandic players actually use unlicensed foreign sites; parliamentary reform pressure ongoing |
Where Íslensk Getspá / Getraunir is licensed
Íslensk Getspá / Getraunir appears on the official register in 1 country — 1 for sports betting and 0 for casino. We only feature it in markets where it holds a licence to accept you.
Europe (1)
About Íslensk Getspá / Getraunir
Íslensk Getspá/Getraunir is Iceland's official, government-sanctioned state lottery and sports-pool operator since 1986, WLA/EL Responsible Gaming certified (5th re-certification). NOT an offshore or unlicensed operator.
FAQ
Is Íslensk Getspá/Getraunir legal in Iceland?
Yes - it is one of Iceland's two officially authorised state operators under the Lotteries Act, not an offshore or unlicensed operator.
Who operates Íslensk Getspá/Getraunir?
It is a state-sanctioned Icelandic operator established in 1986, running Iceland Lotto, Viking Lotto, and other sports-based lottery/pool games.
Does Íslensk Getspá/Getraunir have a welcome bonus?
No - it is a state-sanctioned lottery/pool operator, not a commercial bookmaker, so no promotional bonus applies by nature.
What can you bet on with Íslensk Getspá/Getraunir?
Iceland Lotto, Viking Lotto, and other sports-based lottery/pool-betting games.
Is offshore online sports betting legal in Iceland?
No - private bookmaker licences are not issued in Iceland; only the two state-authorised operators, including Íslensk Getspá/Getraunir, are legal, though many Icelandic players do use unlicensed foreign sites.
