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Online gambling regulation by country: the operator's guide
Is online gambling legal there, who licenses it, what does it cost, how is it taxed, and how do players pay? One page per jurisdiction, verified against the regulator and dated, with the GameBridge route for each market.
- Jurisdictions covered
- 149
- Open to private operators
- 85
- State monopolies
- 21
- Prohibited
- 29
Status legend
Six statuses, one definition each.
The badge on every guide uses the same scale, so a compliance team can compare markets at a glance before reading the detail.
- Regulated58
Private operators can hold a local licence for online casino and/or betting.
- Partially regulated27
Some verticals are licensed (usually betting); others are prohibited or unaddressed.
- State monopoly21
A state or single licensee runs online gambling; private operators cannot be licensed.
- Unregulated0
No specific online gambling law; internationally licensed operators are not expressly prohibited.
- Restricted14
Online gambling is prohibited for operators or licensing is closed; enforcement varies.
- Prohibited29
Online gambling is illegal for operators and players and is enforced.
By region
Every jurisdiction we have reviewed
Latest review September 2026. Each guide ends with its sources and review date.
North America
Region overview- CanadaPartially regulated Canada regulates gambling province by province: Ontario (since April 2022) and Alberta (since July 2026) run regulated online markets… North America · 3 regulators
- MexicoPartially regulated Mexico allows online betting and casino games only under federal SEGOB permits held by Mexican companies; no new casino permits since a… North America · 2 regulators
- United StatesPartially regulated The United States regulates gambling state by state: online sports betting is legal in 31 states plus D.C., real-money online casino in… North America · 3 regulators
Caribbean and Central America
Region overview- Antigua and BarbudaRegulated Antigua and Barbuda has licensed international online gambling operators since 1994 through the FSRC's Division of Gaming under the… Caribbean · FSRC
- BahamasPartially regulated The Bahamas runs a two-tier market under the Gaming Act 2014: resort casinos serve only non-residents, Bahamian-owned gaming houses (web… Caribbean · 2 regulators
- BarbadosRestricted Barbados permits lotteries, horse-race betting and licensed gaming machines under the Betting and Gaming Act, prohibits casino games and… Caribbean · 2 regulators
- BelizeRestricted Belize licenses land-based casinos but has had a moratorium on online gaming licences since June 2025; its Gaming and Lotteries Control… Central America · 2 regulators
- Costa RicaRestricted Costa Rica has no online gambling licence: hotel casinos are licensed, lotteries belong to the Junta de Protección Social, and its… Central America · 3 regulators
- CuraçaoRegulated Curaçao replaced master licences with direct B2C and B2B licences from the Curaçao Gaming Authority under the National Ordinance on… Caribbean · 2 regulators
- Dominican RepublicRegulated The Dominican Republic licenses online casino and sports betting through the Finance Ministry's Dirección de Casinos y Juegos de Azar… Caribbean · 2 regulators
- El SalvadorRegulated Since 31 December 2021 the Lotería Nacional de Beneficencia (LNB) has been El Salvador's single gambling regulator, licensing private… Central America · LNB
- GuatemalaRestricted Guatemala has no gambling licence and no gambling regulator: the Penal Code penalizes unauthorized games of chance, the Lotería Santa… Central America · Ministerio de Gobernación
- HondurasRestricted Honduras licenses land-based casinos under a 1977 tourism-era law but has no framework for online gambling; a draft online casino bill… Central America · 2 regulators
- JamaicaPartially regulated Jamaica licenses betting, gaming lounges and lotteries through the BGLC but has no dedicated online gambling law: as of 2026 only three… Caribbean · 2 regulators
- NicaraguaPartially regulated Nicaragua regulates casinos and gaming halls under Law 766 of 2011, and only a licensed Category A casino may add internet gaming or… Central America · 2 regulators
- PanamaRegulated Panama has regulated online gambling since 2002 through the Junta de Control de Juegos, and Law 527 of May 2026 added biometric age… Central America · 2 regulators
- Trinidad and TobagoRestricted Trinidad and Tobago passed the Gambling (Gaming and Betting) Control Act in 2021 and created a Gambling Control Commission, but as of… Caribbean · 3 regulators
Latin America
Region overview- ArgentinaRegulated Argentina regulates online casino and sports betting province by province: there is no national licence, and as of 2025 all but two of… South America · 3 regulators
- BoliviaRestricted Bolivia licenses games of chance, including online games, only to Bolivian companies through the Autoridad de Fiscalización del Juego… South America · AJ
- BrazilRegulated Brazil has run a federally licensed online betting and casino market since 1 January 2025 under Law 14,790/2023, supervised by the… South America · 2 regulators
- ChileRestricted Private online casino and sports betting are illegal in Chile as of 2026: the Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that unauthorized platforms… South America · 2 regulators
- ColombiaRegulated Colombia has licensed online casino and sports betting through Coljuegos concession contracts since 2016, making it Latin America's… South America · Coljuegos
- EcuadorPartially regulated Ecuador bans casinos and gaming halls under its 2011 referendum but taxes and, since 2026, licenses online sports forecasting… South America · 2 regulators
- GuyanaPartially regulated Guyana licenses hotel casinos, betting shops and a national lottery under the Gambling Prevention Act, has no specific online gambling… South America · 2 regulators
- ParaguayRegulated Paraguay runs gambling through state concessions awarded by public tender; Law 7438/2025 ended single-operator sports betting and… South America · 2 regulators
- PeruRegulated Peru has licensed online casino games and sports betting since February 2024 under Law 31557, with MINCETUR issuing six-year… South America · 2 regulators
- SurinameRegulated Suriname's Gambling Act of 2023 (Wet Hazardspelen) licenses hotel casinos and up to three online casinos by presidential licence on the… South America · GCBS
- UruguayState monopoly Uruguay treats all online gambling as illegal unless authorized by the state: online casino games are expressly prohibited and online… South America · 2 regulators
UK, Ireland and the Crown Dependencies
Region overview- AlderneyRegulated Alderney licenses online gambling through the Alderney Gambling Control Commission under the eGambling Ordinance 2009, with Category 1… British Isles · AGCC
- GibraltarRegulated Gibraltar's Gambling Act 2025, in force since 1 April 2026, licenses B2C operators, B2B suppliers and support-services firms under a… British Isles · Gambling Commissioner and
- IrelandPartially regulated Ireland's Gambling Regulation Act 2024 created the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), which began licensing remote betting… British Isles · 3 regulators
- Isle of ManRegulated The Isle of Man licenses online casino, betting and poker under the Online Gambling Regulation Act 2001 through its Gambling Supervision… British Isles · 2 regulators
- JerseyRegulated Jersey licenses remote gambling operators and B2B providers under the Gambling (Jersey) Law 2012 through the Jersey Gambling Commission… British Isles · 2 regulators
- United KingdomRegulated Online casino, betting, bingo and poker are legal in Great Britain under the Gambling Act 2005 for holders of a Gambling Commission… British Isles · 3 regulators
Western and Southern Europe
Region overview- AustriaState monopoly Austria's online gambling monopoly (win2day) runs until 30 September 2027, and a government bill introduced in August 2026 would open an… Western Europe · 2 regulators
- BelgiumRegulated Belgium regulates online casino, dice games and betting through a closed licensing system in which only land-based licence holders may… Western Europe · Gaming Commission
- CyprusPartially regulated Cyprus licenses online sports betting through Class B licences from the National Betting Authority but prohibits online casino, slots… Southern Europe · 2 regulators
- FrancePartially regulated France licenses online sports betting, horse race betting and poker through the ANJ, but online casino games remain illegal as of… Western Europe · ANJ
- GermanyRegulated Germany licenses online sports betting, virtual slots and poker nationwide under the Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021, supervised by… Western Europe · 2 regulators
- GreeceRegulated Greece licenses online betting and online casino through seven-year Hellenic Gaming Commission licences priced at €3 million and €2… Southern Europe · HGC / EEEP
- ItalyRegulated Italy relaunched online gambling on 13 November 2025 with nine-year ADM concessions costing €7 million each, awarded to 46 operators… Southern Europe · ADM
- LuxembourgState monopoly Luxembourg prohibits games of chance unless expressly authorized, has no online licensing regime for private operators, and reserves… Western Europe · 2 regulators
- MaltaRegulated Malta licenses B2C and B2B online gambling under the Gaming Act of 2018 through the Malta Gaming Authority, whose ten-year licences… Southern Europe · MGA
- NetherlandsRegulated The Netherlands has licensed online casino, poker and sports betting since 1 October 2021 under the Remote Gambling Act, with a 37.8%… Western Europe · KSA
- PortugalRegulated Portugal has licensed online casino, poker, bingo and sports betting since 2015 under Decree-Law 66/2015, supervised by the SRIJ, with a… Southern Europe · SRIJ
- SpainRegulated Spain has regulated online casino, poker, bingo and betting nationally since Law 13/2011, with the DGOJ licensing operators, a 20% GGR… Southern Europe · DGOJ
- SwitzerlandRestricted Since 2019 Switzerland allows online casino games only through land-based casinos with a federal concession extension, reserves… Western Europe · 2 regulators
Nordics and Baltics
Region overview- DenmarkRegulated Denmark has licensed online casino and betting since 2012 under the Gambling Act, supervised by Spillemyndigheden; lotteries remain a… Nordics · 2 regulators
- EstoniaRegulated Estonia has licensed online casino, betting and poker since 2010 under the Gambling Act, regulated by the Tax and Customs Board (EMTA)… Baltics · 3 regulators
- FinlandState monopoly Finland is moving from the Veikkaus monopoly to licensing: the Gambling Act (10/2026) was adopted in December 2025, applications opened… Nordics · 3 regulators
- IcelandRestricted Iceland permits gambling only through six entities authorized by special acts; there is no licence for casinos or online gambling, and… Nordics · 2 regulators
- LatviaRegulated Latvia licenses interactive casino, betting and poker to Latvian-registered companies; the online GGR tax rose to 15% on 1 January 2026… Baltics · 2 regulators
- LithuaniaRegulated Lithuania licenses remote casino, betting and poker to Lithuanian companies under the Gaming Law, taxed at 22% of GGR since 2025, with a… Baltics · 2 regulators
- NorwayState monopoly Norway keeps a state gambling monopoly under the 2022 Gambling Act: only Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto may offer high-risk games, no… Nordics · 2 regulators
- SwedenRegulated Sweden re-regulated on 1 January 2019 under the Gambling Act (2018:1138): Spelinspektionen licenses online casino and betting, the… Nordics · 2 regulators
Central and Eastern Europe
Region overview- AlbaniaRestricted Albania banned all online gambling from 1 January 2019, re-legalized online sports betting by Law 18/2024 with up to ten licences, and… Southeastern Europe · 2 regulators
- Bosnia and HerzegovinaPartially regulated Bosnia and Herzegovina regulates gambling at entity level: Republika Srpska licenses internet games of chance under its 2019 law, while… Southeastern Europe · 2 regulators
- BulgariaRegulated Bulgaria licenses online casino, betting and poker through the National Revenue Agency (NRA) under the Gambling Act of 2012, with a… Southeastern Europe · 3 regulators
- CroatiaRegulated Croatia licenses online casino and betting to Croatian companies holding a land-based right, and its 2025 amendment added player… Central Europe · 3 regulators
- CzechiaRegulated Czechia has licensed online casino, betting, poker and lottery to EU/EEA companies since 2017 under the Gambling Act No. 186/2016, with… Central Europe · 3 regulators
- HungaryPartially regulated Hungary opened online sports betting to EEA licensees on 1 January 2023 but keeps online casino tied to land-based casino concessions… Central Europe · 2 regulators
- KosovoProhibited Kosovo has prohibited all games of chance since May 2019 under Law 06/L-155; only the state-owned Kosovo Lottery operates, and no law… Southeastern Europe · 2 regulators
- MoldovaState monopoly Moldova's Law 291/2016 makes every form of gambling except land-based casinos a state monopoly run by Loteria Națională a Moldovei, so… Eastern Europe · 3 regulators
- MontenegroRegulated Montenegro replaced its concession system with a new Law on Games of Chance on 14 August 2025, which licenses online betting and casino… Southeastern Europe · 2 regulators
- North MacedoniaState monopoly North Macedonia's 2026 Act on Games of Chance reserves online, electronic and lottery games for a wholly state-owned company from 1… Southeastern Europe · 2 regulators
- PolandPartially regulated Poland licenses private online sports betting but reserves online casino, poker and slots for the state-owned Totalizator Sportowy under… Central Europe · 2 regulators
- RomaniaRegulated Romania licenses online casino, betting and poker through ONJN; since October 2023 licensees need a Romanian company or permanent… Southeastern Europe · 2 regulators
- SerbiaRegulated Serbia licenses online casino and betting under the Law on Games of Chance; amendments adopted in November 2024 and applied from January… Southeastern Europe · UIS
- SlovakiaRegulated Slovakia has licensed private online casino and betting since 2019 under Act No. 30/2019 Coll., supervised by the Gambling Regulatory… Central Europe · 2 regulators
- SloveniaState monopoly Slovenia allows online gambling only as an extension of existing land-based concessions: two state-linked lottery companies hold betting… Central Europe · 2 regulators
- UkraineRegulated Ukraine has licensed online casino, online poker and bookmaking since 2020 under Law 768-IX; the KRAIL commission was liquidated on 1… Eastern Europe · 2 regulators
Caucasus and Central Asia
Region overview- ArmeniaRegulated Armenia licenses online casino, betting and lotteries under a Gaming Law in force since 1 January 2025, with AMD 600 million annual… Caucasus · 2 regulators
- AzerbaijanState monopoly Azerbaijan allows gambling only through state-authorized lottery and betting operators; mainland casinos have been banned since 1998… Caucasus · 2 regulators
- GeorgiaRegulated Georgia licenses online casino, slots and betting through Revenue Service permits, bars citizens under 25, bans advertising and taxes… Caucasus · 2 regulators
- KazakhstanPartially regulated Kazakhstan licenses bookmakers for online betting on .KZ domains settled through a state Unified Accounting System, prohibits internet… Central Asia · 2 regulators
- KyrgyzstanRestricted Kyrgyzstan re-legalized casinos, bookmakers and, for the first time, online casinos under Law No. 50 of 30 June 2022, but only foreign… Central Asia · 2 regulators
- TajikistanProhibited Tajikistan treats organizing casinos, gaming tables and cash-prize slot machines as a crime under Article 240 of the Criminal Code and… Central Asia · 3 regulators
- UzbekistanRegulated Uzbekistan legalized online risk-based games and bookmaking from 1 January 2025 under Presidential Decree UP-68, licensed by the… Central Asia · 2 regulators
Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye
Region overview- AlgeriaProhibited Algeria prohibits unauthorized gambling and lotteries under Articles 165–168 of the Penal Code, reserves sports pools and lotto to the… North Africa · 3 regulators
- BahrainProhibited Bahrain prohibits gambling and betting under Article 308 of the Penal Code (Decree-Law No. 15 of 1976), has no licensing framework for… Gulf · 2 regulators
- EgyptProhibited Egypt allows casino gambling only for non-Egyptians in hotel casinos licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, has no online gambling… North Africa · 3 regulators
- IraqProhibited Iraq prohibits gambling under Article 389 of the Penal Code No. 111 of 1969, has no licensing framework, and in July 2026 the Ministry… Türkiye and Levant · 2 regulators
- IsraelState monopoly Israel bans all gambling under the Penal Law 1977 except the state lottery (Mifal HaPais) and the Sports Betting Board's Winner, applies… Türkiye and Levant · 3 regulators
- JordanProhibited Jordan prohibits gambling under the Penal Code No. 16 of 1960 (Articles 393–397), has no licensing framework for casinos, betting or… Türkiye and Levant · 2 regulators
- KuwaitProhibited Kuwait prohibits gambling under Article 205 of the Penal Code (Law No. 16 of 1960), has no licensing framework, and in January 2026 its… Gulf · 2 regulators
- LebanonState monopoly Lebanon reserves gambling to two state concessions, Casino du Liban and La Libanaise des Jeux; the casino's online arm BetArabia runs on… Türkiye and Levant · 3 regulators
- MoroccoState monopoly Morocco reserves sports betting, lottery and horse-race betting to state operators (MDJS, Loterie Nationale, SOREC), licenses casinos… North Africa · 3 regulators
- OmanProhibited Oman prohibits gambling under Articles 288–291 of the Penal Code (Royal Decree 7/2018) and criminalizes using the internet for gambling… Gulf · 2 regulators
- QatarProhibited Qatar prohibits all gambling under Articles 274–277 of the Penal Code (Law No. 11 of 2004), with prison and fines for players and… Gulf · 2 regulators
- Saudi ArabiaProhibited Saudi Arabia prohibits all gambling under Sharia, the basis of its legislation, and the Anti-Cyber Crime Law of 2007 punishes publishing… Gulf · 2 regulators
- TunisiaState monopoly Tunisia reserves betting and lottery to the state-owned Société Tunisienne des Jeux (ex-Promosport), admits only foreigners to its… North Africa · 3 regulators
- TürkiyeState monopoly Türkiye is a state monopoly: only Spor Toto's İddaa, the Milli Piyango games and Jockey Club racing are lawful, online casino is banned… Türkiye and Levant · 3 regulators
- United Arab EmiratesPartially regulated The UAE's federal regulator, the GCGRA (2023), has licensed one national lottery, one land-based casino resort and one online gaming and… Gulf · 2 regulators
Sub-Saharan Africa
Region overview- AngolaRegulated Angola licenses casinos, sports betting and online gaming through the Instituto de Supervisão de Jogos under the Gaming Activity Law… Central Africa · 2 regulators
- Anjouan (Comoros)Restricted Anjouan issues an international online gaming licence under 2005 island law, but the Central Bank of the Comoros disputed the… East Africa · 2 regulators
- BeninPartially regulated Benin keeps a state gambling monopoly held by the Loterie Nationale du Bénin, but private companies can be licensed by decree for online… West Africa · 2 regulators
- BotswanaRegulated Botswana regulates casinos and betting through the Gambling Authority under the Gambling Act of 2012, licensed its first online… Southern Africa · GA
- Burkina FasoState monopoly Sports betting and lotteries in Burkina Faso are an exclusive concession of the state lottery LONAB under a 2010 decree; since February… West Africa · 3 regulators
- CameroonRegulated Cameroon regulates casinos, betting and lotteries through ten-year concessions and online betting and poker through a five-year… Central Africa · 3 regulators
- Côte d'IvoireState monopoly Since 1 January 2024 lotteries, sports betting, horse-race betting and online casino in Côte d'Ivoire are an exclusive LONACI… West Africa · 2 regulators
- Democratic Republic of the CongoPartially regulated Gambling in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being brought under the Ministry of Finance, which since December 2025 registers and… Central Africa · 3 regulators
- EswatiniPartially regulated Eswatini licenses casinos and bookmakers under the Gaming Act of 2022, allows online sports betting only through bookmaker licences… Southern Africa · 2 regulators
- EthiopiaProhibited Ethiopia revoked every sports betting licence on 15 December 2025 and prohibits all betting by any channel; as of September 2026 no… East Africa · 2 regulators
- GabonState monopoly Since ordinances of 30 December 2025, gambling in Gabon is a state monopoly held by the new Gabonaise des Jeux, which is selecting… Central Africa · 2 regulators
- GhanaRegulated Ghana licenses online betting and casino through the Gaming Commission under the Gaming Act 2006, taxes operators at 20% of gross gaming… West Africa · 2 regulators
- KenyaRegulated Kenya licenses online betting and online casino under the Gambling Control Act 2025, in force since 26 August 2025, with the Gambling… East Africa · 2 regulators
- LesothoPartially regulated Lesotho licenses land-based casinos through the Casino Board under the Casino Order of 1989, has no published licence regime for sports… Southern Africa · LCB
- LiberiaRegulated Liberia's National Lottery Authority licenses sports betting, casinos, slots and, since 2026, online casino under the 2014 Act, and in… West Africa · 2 regulators
- MadagascarPartially regulated Madagascar licenses land-based casinos under a 1971 law and runs betting and lottery through state-linked operators, has no general… East Africa · 3 regulators
- MalawiRegulated Malawi regulates betting, casinos and lotteries through the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority under the Gaming and Lotteries Act of… Southern Africa · 2 regulators
- MauritiusPartially regulated Mauritius regulates land-based casinos, bookmakers and a national lottery under the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act 2007; its… East Africa · 2 regulators
- MozambiqueRegulated Mozambique licenses online sports betting through the Inspecção-Geral de Jogos, runs casinos as state concessions, and in July 2026… Southern Africa · 2 regulators
- NamibiaPartially regulated Namibia's Gambling Board licenses casinos, gambling houses and bookmakers under the Gaming and Entertainment Control Act of 2018, but… Southern Africa · GBN
- NigeriaRegulated Since the Supreme Court struck down the National Lottery Act on 22 November 2024, online betting and gaming in Nigeria are licensed by… West Africa · 3 regulators
- RwandaRegulated Rwanda licenses sports betting and, since July 2026, online casino through the Rwanda Development Board under Law 58/2011, with a 40%… East Africa · 2 regulators
- SenegalState monopoly Gambling in Senegal is a legal monopoly of the state lottery LONASE under Law 87-43 of 1987; online betting brands operate only under… West Africa · 2 regulators
- SeychellesRegulated Seychelles licenses land-based casinos, slot machine operators and, since the 2024 Interactive Gambling Rules, online operators through… East Africa · 2 regulators
- Sierra LeonePartially regulated Sierra Leone licenses lotteries, betting shops and one casino under legacy laws through the Ministry of Finance, taxes gambling at 10%… West Africa · 3 regulators
- South AfricaPartially regulated South Africa licenses online sports betting through its nine provincial gambling boards, but online casino games remain prohibited under… Southern Africa · 3 regulators
- TanzaniaRegulated Tanzania licenses internet casino and internet sports betting through the Gaming Board of Tanzania under the Gaming Act (Cap. 41), with… East Africa · 2 regulators
- TogoState monopoly Gambling in Togo is a monopoly of the state-owned Loterie Nationale Togolaise (LONATO); Premier Bet is the only private brand authorized… West Africa · 2 regulators
- UgandaRegulated Uganda licenses online and retail betting and gaming through the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board under the Lotteries and… East Africa · 2 regulators
- ZambiaRegulated Zambia licenses betting and casinos under separate older statutes, taxes online operators through a 5% levy on deposits and withdrawals… Southern Africa · 3 regulators
- ZimbabweRegulated Zimbabwe licenses bookmakers, casinos and lotteries through the Lotteries and Gaming Board, has no dedicated online gambling licence… Southern Africa · 2 regulators
Asia-Pacific
Region overview- AustraliaPartially regulated Australia licenses online sports and race betting through its states and territories but prohibits online casino, poker and in-play… Oceania · 2 regulators
- BangladeshProhibited Bangladesh prohibits all gambling, and since 1 July 2026 the Gambling Prevention Act 2026 makes operating an online gambling or betting… South Asia · 3 regulators
- CambodiaProhibited Cambodia has banned online gambling since a Prime Ministerial directive of August 2019, licenses land-based casinos for foreign visitors… Southeast Asia · 3 regulators
- ChinaProhibited All commercial gambling is illegal in mainland China under Article 303 of the Criminal Law; only the state Welfare and Sports Lotteries… East Asia · 3 regulators
- FijiProhibited Fiji's Gaming Act 2009 makes all gaming unlawful unless licensed and allows remote gaming only by telephone, radio or television, so… Oceania · 2 regulators
- Hong KongState monopoly Hong Kong permits gambling only through the Jockey Club's authorized horse racing, football betting and Mark Six lottery; all other… East Asia · 3 regulators
- IndiaProhibited India has prohibited every online money game, of skill or chance, under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025, in force… South Asia · 3 regulators
- IndonesiaProhibited Indonesia prohibits every form of gambling; the ITE Law punishes distributing gambling content with up to ten years' imprisonment, and… Southeast Asia · 3 regulators
- JapanProhibited Online casino gambling is a crime in Japan for operators and players, and since 25 September 2025 it is also unlawful to present or… East Asia · 3 regulators
- LaosProhibited Laos prohibits gambling for its citizens under Article 141 of the Penal Code, runs a state lottery monopoly and allows casinos only… Southeast Asia · 3 regulators
- MacauProhibited Macau licenses land-based casino gaming through six ten-year concessions running to 2032, but online casino, poker and betting are… East Asia · 3 regulators
- MalaysiaProhibited Malaysia prohibits online gambling under its 1953 gaming and betting Acts; the only licensed gambling is the Genting casino, number… Southeast Asia · 3 regulators
- MongoliaProhibited Mongolia banned all paid betting, prediction games, online gambling and paid lotteries in 2025, with criminal penalties for organizers… East Asia · 2 regulators
- NepalProhibited Nepal criminalizes gambling under its 2017 Penal Code, licenses land-based casinos for foreign passport holders only, and expressly… South Asia · 3 regulators
- New ZealandRegulated New Zealand is licensing up to 15 online casino brands under the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026, in force since 1 May 2026; online… Oceania · 3 regulators
- PakistanProhibited Pakistan prohibits gambling of every kind under the Prevention of Gambling Act 1977 and provincial laws; there are no casinos… South Asia · 3 regulators
- Papua New GuineaRestricted Papua New Guinea licenses gaming machines, bookmakers and lotteries through the National Gaming Control Board, has licensed but not yet… Oceania · 3 regulators
- PhilippinesRegulated The Philippines licenses online casino, e-bingo, sports betting and poker for residents through PAGCOR; new e-gaming accreditations have… Southeast Asia · 3 regulators
- SingaporeState monopoly Singapore treats all gambling as prohibited unless licensed or exempted under the Gambling Control Act 2022; Singapore Pools is the only… Southeast Asia · 3 regulators
- South KoreaProhibited Gambling is a crime in South Korea under the Criminal Act; only seven state-sanctioned sectors are legal, and the only lawful online… East Asia · 3 regulators
- Sri LankaPartially regulated Sri Lanka's Gambling Regulatory Authority Act 2025, in force since 1 December 2025, created a single regulator and a digital gambling… South Asia · 3 regulators
- TaiwanProhibited Gambling is illegal in Taiwan under the Criminal Code, which since 14 January 2022 expressly covers betting over the internet; only the… East Asia · 3 regulators
- ThailandProhibited Thailand prohibits gambling under the Gambling Act B.E. 2478 (1935) apart from the state lottery and a few licensed activities; no… Southeast Asia · 3 regulators
- VanuatuRegulated Vanuatu is a small international licensing jurisdiction whose Interactive Gaming Act (Cap. 261), in force since 2000 and relaunched with… Oceania · 3 regulators
- VietnamProhibited Vietnam prohibits online gambling under Articles 321 and 322 of the Penal Code; casinos serve foreigners and, since November 2025… Southeast Asia · 3 regulators
Questions
How to read these guides
What the statuses mean, how current the pages are, and what GameBridge does and does not do in each market.
How are the country statuses defined?
Regulated means private operators can hold a local licence for online casino or betting. Partially regulated means only some verticals are licensed, usually betting. State monopoly means one state or single licensee runs online gambling. Unregulated means no specific online gambling law exists. Restricted means licensing is closed or online gambling is prohibited for operators with uneven enforcement. Prohibited means online gambling is illegal for operators and players and enforced.
How current are these guides?
Each guide lists the sources it was checked against and the date of the last review at the bottom of the page. Regulation moves quickly, so we re-review markets when a law, tax or licensing round changes, and the review date tells you how fresh a page is.
Does GameBridge operate in every country listed?
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Is this legal advice?
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Which countries are missing, and why?
Comprehensively sanctioned or conflict jurisdictions are not covered and are not markets GameBridge serves. Very small territories without a gambling framework are also left out. If a market you are evaluating is missing, contact us and we will research it.