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| Name | Number of Casinos | Casino Law | Blocks | Notes | Sources | Score | |||||
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| Allowed | Friendly | Targeted | Landbased | Online Operator | Online Player | ISP | Bank | ||||
| Afghanistan | 415 | 407 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
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Pornography, Gambling, arms and drug trafficking are completely banned. Other than that it is absolutely free and not regulated. |
322
Gambling Availability Score 322. Ranked 217 of 227 |
| Albania | 715 | 705 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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1) The Authority is authorized to give a license for Casino for a 10-year period to the Organizer.
a. The license is given to the applicant fulfilling who meets the criteria specified in this law and legal acts for its implementation.
b. The tariffs to get the license are as per below:
- License in Tirana 1 billion ALL
- License in Durrës 600 million ALL
- In other cities 300 million ALL
2) The organizer who has the license could not open more than one casino (Changed by the law no. 10200, dt. 17.12.2009) 1. No society can organize or use electronic tools in electronic casino, and electronic casino in the distance, if it does not fulfill the obligations stipulated by this law and subordinate legal acts, in its implementation.
4. Only the organizer, who has met the criteria for electronic casino should use the table with the name "Electronic Casino" in environments where these games are conducted. The administrator of the distance electronic casino should:
a) not allow a person to participate in the game as a player, unless that person is registered as a player and has a bank account online with the organizer of electronic casino in the distance; register a person as a player only if the organizer of electronic casino in the distance received from this person application / registration form completed. This form must contain at least the following information:
i) Player age (in any case the player must be over 18 years old);
ii) The personal number of the identity card of the player;
iii) Player residence;
iv) A valid e-mail address of the player. |
745
Gambling Availability Score 745. Ranked 93 of 227 |
| Algeria | 741 | 52 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
423
Gambling Availability Score 423. Ranked 198 of 227 | |
| American Samoa | 665 | 656 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
457
Gambling Availability Score 457. Ranked 190 of 227 | |
| Andorra | 922 | 365 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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A very expected law to develop. The Law of the game seems to bring better regulation of foreign lotteries and gambling. In the campaign of purchases and exchanges of the big Christmas Spanish lottery, the Law of the game was finally approved.
Here are the links about the Report of the Commission About Regulating of Gambling. This Act has the aim of becoming a clear, coherent and structured legal framework to regulate the practice and operation of gambling. For this purpose, the Act has distinguished six categories of operators of gambling, each depending on the types of gambling it explodes, differentiating them according to pure gambling, lottery or pre sweepstakes and mixed games of chance and skill, much like gambling table. The regulation includes both traditional and online games, and establishes the authorization of games, using different classes of licenses, depending on the operation of gambling, marketing and distribution activities and related professionals. Gambling in the Principality of Andorra is banned by any means, except gambling regulations that are developed from each category defined and that have been authorized under the license granted under this Act. |
815
Gambling Availability Score 815. Ranked 18 of 227 |
| Angola | 719 | 267 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| No laws about casinos.
No laws about casinos.
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746
Gambling Availability Score 746. Ranked 91 of 227 | |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 842 | 830 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Except as permitted by these Regulations, no person shall engage in the operation of interactive gaming or interactive wagering activities unless that person holds a license granted under these Regulations. (1) Any person who contravenes any offence under Regulations 208, 224, 226, 227, 228, 229, or 231 commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00 US) or to imprisonment not exceeding five (5) years. In addition, any prize won by a person participating in an authorized game in contravention to the foregoing section forfeits the right to that prize. The Commission may disburse any such forfeited prizes to an account established by the Commission. |
748
Gambling Availability Score 748. Ranked 90 of 227 |
| Argentina | 952 | 373 | 11 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Separate law for Buenos Aires
Separate law for Buenos Aires
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ARTICLE 1: General authorization: It is authorized the operation of Electronic Gaming Machines in all its variants, only in bingo halls currently enabled and running, in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Online Casinos Legal The technical, economic and financial solvency of the aspiring operators of the online gambling activity will be accredited through the presentation of the documents and reports that are determined in due time in the bases of the procedure for the granting of the licenses. |
816
Gambling Availability Score 816. Ranked 17 of 227 |
| Armenia | 786 | 190 | 0 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Land-based casino law a) Kotayk region within the administrative boundaries of Tsaghkadzor , Vayots Dzor region within the administrative boundaries of Jermuk, Gegharqunik region’s city Sevan and all within the administrative limits of educational and cultural centers, government offices, hospitals and accessibility standards established by the Government of the Republic of
b) "Zvartnots" airport and "Yerevan" free economic zone” areas.
c) A plan approved by The Government of the Republic of Armenia that has more than 40 billion dram investment, in case of outside Yerevan that meets The Republic of Armenia’s Government places and standards. Online Casino law for operators Starting January 1, 2013 a casino or a lottery with the same internet game can
be organized (through the casino). Online casino law for players Gambling activities and casinos can be carried out in the Republic of Armenia by a registered nonprofit organization, based on the license issued by the relevant authority |
729
Gambling Availability Score 729. Ranked 100 of 227 |
| Aruba | 693 | 25 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| Dutch and Aruban laws show little differences.
Dutch and Aruban laws show little differences.
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Land-based casino law The Minister of Justice and Public Affairs is authorized, under conditions and guarantees laid down by him, to grant licences for the gambling operation in specially designated and equipped hotels.
The Minister of Justice and Public Affairs is authorized, under conditions and guarantees laid down by him, to grant licenses for the operation of hazard play through dogs racing, cockfighting and jai-alai-matches at designated places. Online Casino law for operators Betting company Globalstars NV, normally established on Curaçao, must pay a fine of 100,000 euros because it is not authorised for online gambling.
The Dutch news agency ANP reports that. It is the first time the Dutch gaming authority imposes such a fine. This was reported yesterday. Globalstars is located on Curaçao, but focuses on Dutch Internet users who play bingo, roulette or a lottery.
According to the Chamber of Commerce of Curaçao the formal Director of Globalstars is the 66 year old Curaçao-born Humphrey Zimmerman. Globalstars nv on Curaçao is located in the E-Commerce Park Vredenberg. (AD, Monday 9 September 2013) Online casino law for players It is not possible to apply for an online gambling license at this time. A law that makes is possible is in preparation. Until then, offering gambling via Internet is prohibited in the Netherlands territories.
However, to engage in Internet gambling does not seem to be a punishable offence in Aruba. |
667
Gambling Availability Score 667. Ranked 124 of 227 |
| Australia | 570 | 565 | 30 | 5.00
Legal
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Currently being considered under which, amongst other things, offending websites will be “blocked” by local internet service providers following direction by ACMA
Currently being considered under which, amongst other things, offending websites will be “blocked” by local internet service providers following direction by ACMA
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Gambling policy in Australia has traditionally been the responsibility of the States rather than the Commonwealth. State and territory governments regulate and provide gambling services and rely heavily on the ensuing revenue. For the purposes of this Act, a prohibited internet gambling service is
(a) the service is provided in the course of carrying on a business; and
(b) the service is provided to customers using an internet carriage service; and
(c) an individual who is physically present in Australia is capable of becoming a gambling service, where:
customer of the service. "A person is guilty of an offence if:
(a) the person intentionally provides an interactive gambling service; and
(b) the service has an Australian‑customer link (see section 8).
Penalty: 2,000 penalty units.
(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of a separate offence in respect of each day (including a day of a conviction for the offence or any later day) during which the contravention continues." |
625
Gambling Availability Score 625. Ranked 141 of 227 |
| Austria | 823 | 489 | 180 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
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„gambling is allowed solely in fixed locations and can not be conducted by digital means“ "§ 52nd (1) One commits an administrative offense and shall be punished by the Authority in the cases of para 1 with a fine of up to € 60 000 and in the cases of the Z 2 to 11 with up to EUR 22 000,
1. who organized the participation from within the country banned lotteries within the meaning of § 2 para 4, organized or makes entrepreneurial accessible or participated as a contractor within the meaning of § 2 para 2 it.
2. who without authorization of play professionally a game of chance covered by this federal law or instruments by which such will play transferred to the ownership or profit-sharing, or sold to other leaves;
3. who fails to comply with the conditions of approval of an approved game of chance;
4. who does not meet the requirements of § 5, or a gambling performs despite prohibition or after withdrawal of the game authorization;
5. who contravenes a provision in § 2 paragraph 3 of this Article Regulation, against the support obligation from game descriptions, the display obligation under § 4 6 or a toleration or obligation to cooperate under § 50 para 4...;
6. who participate in illegal lotteries within the meaning of § 2 para 4 - promotes or allows - in particular through the mediation of game participation, availability of other engaging articles as gaming machines or entrepreneurial circuit of Internet links;.
7. who holds technical aids (eg, a correspondingly suitable remote control.) ready, carries with it or uses that are appropriate to himself or others from gaining an unfair advantage in the game or to influence the game play;
8. who 6 and 7 or § 25a violated the obligations of the money laundering prevention in accordance with § 25 para.
9. who advertises illegal lotteries (§ 2 para. 4) in the country or whose application allows, unless it is an authorization of the Minister of Finance pursuant to § 56 para 2 before.
10. who knowingly player to the organizer or seller prohibited lotteries the assets power forward as a credit institution, when carried out in intentional direct interaction with the organizer or seller;
11. who accept gratuities directly in the conduct of lotteries." "…in the case of Z1, a fine of up to 60,000 Euros and in cases Z2 to Z11 of up to 22,000 Euros will have to be paid" The online gambling laws dictate that Austria-based companies are eligible for online gaming licences via the internet, mobile phones and interactive television, but only Austrian residents are allowed to use them. Foreign operators who hope for Austrian patrons will encounter discouraging bureaucratic and legal roadblocks such as a supervisory board and a registered, domestic office. Bet-at-Home was found guilty in 2011 of not respecting these laws because it operated in the country with a Maltese gaming licence, and the gambling website was promptly issued a "Hasta la vista, baby" verdict.
The European Court of Justice recently ruled that Austria’s state gambling control is essentially legal by EU law, despite numerous legal challenges from online betting companies attempting to break national monopolies. Casinos Austria, formed in 1967, is one of the largest casino operators in the world, with 40 land-based casinos in 16 countries, 8 shipboard casinos, 15 slot parlours, and one online gambling platform. Gambling in all is manifold forms - card games, slot machines, sport bets, roulette and alike - is legal in Austria, but strictly regulated. This means that there are casinos that are run through a licensed company that is obliged to look after people who might be addicted to gambling. They are also required to set certain steps against gambling addiction and not admit people to the casino that are obviously spending too much. In theory, that is. In the past, several addicted gamblers have successfully sued Austrian casinos for not following these rules enough. Nevertheless, Austria is a gambling nation. Penalty For Players Intentional offences against the ban on participating in illegal online gambling will be fined up to EUR7,500 and negligent offences will be fined up to EUR1,500 |
681
Gambling Availability Score 681. Ranked 119 of 227 |
| Azerbaijan | 803 | 201 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Land-based casino law Participation in gambling
Punishment for participating in gambling is confiscation of gaming equipment and the money amount that was spent for this game and fine in amount from AZN 400 to AZN 600.
Note:
1. By “gambling”, should be understood the games that are played for extra money, material and other income, where the income depend on coincident and chance events.
2. These laws do not apply to the lotteries that are held in accordance by the rules defined in laws and sport games’ bids. Online Casino law for operators The owners of cafes/internet cafes in Baku, Sumgait, Mingachevir, Ganja cities of Azerbaijan were engaged in lawsuits for that. |
605
Gambling Availability Score 605. Ranked 146 of 227 |
| Bahamas | 841 | 829 | 0 | 1.00
Legal for foreign visitors only
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
708
Gambling Availability Score 708. Ranked 107 of 227 | |
| Bahrain | 882 | 60 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
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Any person managing a place which main purpose is running gambling activities or any activities associated with gambling shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than six months and a fine of five hundred dinars Gaming and gambling activities are any activities regardless of their form or shape where income or loss is derived as part of luck and not skill. |
372
Gambling Availability Score 372. Ranked 209 of 227 |
| Bangladesh | 843 | 832 | 1 | 0.00
Banned
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Penalty for owning or keeping, or having charge of common gaming-house |
518
Gambling Availability Score 518. Ranked 169 of 227 |
| Barbados | 777 | 767 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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In order to maintain the competitiveness of the tourism industry, accommodation at hotels, inns and guest houses is taxed at a concessionary rate of 8.75%. In addition, certain essential services are exempted from VAT, or zero-rated. These include: Gambling, betting, lotteries, bingo and instant money ticket |
666
Gambling Availability Score 666. Ranked 125 of 227 |
| Belarus | 582 | 148 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Tax payment of 22% is required for the winnings from foreign online casinos. Winnings from local online casinos do not require paying taxes.
Tax payment of 22% is required for the winnings from foreign online casinos. Winnings from local online casinos do not require paying taxes.
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3. On the territory of the Republic of Belarus the following activities in the field of gambling are allowed: bookmaking;
running of the slot machines;
casinos;
tote.
Provisions of implementation mentioned in the first paragraph of this activity in the gambling business shall be approved by the Council of Ministers to meet the requirements of legislation.
4. On the territory of the Republic of Belarus it is allowed to organize and conduct the following types of gambling:
betting game;
playing cards;
dice;
game on the slot machines;
Game tote;
cylindrical game (Roulette).
[...]
15. Persons under the age of 18 years are not allowed to the gambling facilities, passport verification is required. |
699
Gambling Availability Score 699. Ranked 111 of 227 |
| Belgium | 530 | 257 | 24 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| 0 |
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The Commission chose a complementary system of licenses: existing gambling establishments that already have a license to operate games of chance in the real world can apply for an additional license for the Internet. The gambling Commission depends on the Federal Public Service Justice headed by the Minister of Justice. Through a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Justice Minister and the Secretary of State for coordinating the fight against fraud, it is responsible for the issue of gambling and relations with the Commission gambling. Land Based Casinos Legal Licence A: class I gaming establishment (casino). There are nine available licences and nine active licences. Licences are available for 15-year periods and are renewable |
381
Gambling Availability Score 381. Ranked 205 of 227 |
| Belize | 853 | 350 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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5.- The duties and powers of the Board shall be to control and regulate gaming and to grant or revoke gaming licenses under this Act. No person shall provide, or in any way assist in providing, a computer wagering service unless he obtains a licence to do so in accordance with this Act and in such manner and in compliance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Board. |
782
Gambling Availability Score 782. Ranked 56 of 227 |
| Benin | 858 | 376 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
793
Gambling Availability Score 793. Ranked 44 of 227 | |
| Bermuda | 906 | 895 | 0 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| At this time there are no land-based casinos in Bermuda. But in 2017 international casino operator Century Casinos submitted a licence application for a casino at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club in Hamilton, Bermuda jointly with the company that owns the property
At this time there are no land-based casinos in Bermuda. But in 2017 international casino operator Century Casinos submitted a licence application for a casino at the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club in Hamilton, Bermuda jointly with the company that owns the property
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Land Based Casinos Legal A legislation has been passed in the island that lets the cruise ships docked in Bermuda to keep the on-board casinos open for the cruise ship passengers from 9pm until 5am. |
780
Gambling Availability Score 780. Ranked 58 of 227 |
| Bhutan | 860 | 849 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| -0.01
Unknown
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
434
Gambling Availability Score 434. Ranked 196 of 227 | |
| Bolivia | 897 | 364 | 3 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Article 1. - (Object) This law aims to establish basic legislation of lottery games and gaming, institute the Authority of Supervision and Social Game Control and create taxes of national character to this activity.
Article 19 °. (Of the central state level) The central state level will have the following responsibilities:
Grant permits and licenses, supervise and sanction the activities of lotteries and gambling through the Authority of Supervision and Social Game Control.
Organize the lottery game nationally.
Provide organization services of lottery games to autonomous departmental and municipal governments. |
807
Gambling Availability Score 807. Ranked 27 of 227 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 805 | 31 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Land-based casino law "This law regulates the conditions, manner and entities organizing games of chance,
types of games of chance, basic principles and rules of allocating revenues from games
Fortunately, establishment, legal status, administration and management of the Lottery of Bosnia and
Herzegovina (hereinafter: the Lottery), the fee for doing business in the games
Fortunately, monitoring, fines and other issues of importance for gambling in
Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (hereinafter: the Federation).
Gambling in the territory of the Federation is realized through the Lottery
BiH and legal persons registered for earning the lottery." Online Casino law for operators Article 11
Gambling games via internet are not gambling games by this law and are therefore forbidden on the territory of the Federation |
705
Gambling Availability Score 705. Ranked 108 of 227 |
| Botswana | 774 | 762 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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The Gambling Authority is a body corporate that has been established in terms of the Gambling Act No 7 of 2012. The Authority is charged with regulating the gambling industry in Botswana. |
765
Gambling Availability Score 765. Ranked 77 of 227 |
| Brazil | 953 | 324 | 78 | 0.00
Banned
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Establish and operate gambling in public place or accessible to the public, by charging an entrance fee or without it. Establish and operate gambling in public place or accessible to the public, by charging an entrance fee or without it. Establish and operate gambling in public place or accessible to the public, by charging an entrance fee or without it.
§ 2º Incurs the penalty of a fine of two hundred thousand reis to two contos of reis, whom is found participating in the game, as a worker or player. Penalty For Players Regulatory inaction brings a minor impact on the system that has been employed by operators headquartered abroad, offering services to users located in Brazil. In criminal terms, there is no possibility of prosecuting providers because the practice is considered a criminal misdemeanor -and not a crime-, and thus restricted to practices in the national territory, not abroad (Criminal Misdemeanors Law, Article 3). |
656
Gambling Availability Score 656. Ranked 127 of 227 |
| Brunei | 1195 | 1167 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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the Common Gaming act has been used to prosecute offenders who conducted illegal online gambling Any person who plays in a common gaming house shall be guiltyof an offence: Penalty, a fine of $10,000 and imprisonment for 6 months. |
609
Gambling Availability Score 609. Ranked 143 of 227 |
| Bulgaria | 536 | 25 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
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Gambling is allowed only with a license given by the State gambling commission. Most online casinos are blocked in the country. As of 2014 they can be licensed only if they meet following criteria:
1:
1. The lack of administrative enforcement measures under this Act or under the Act Gambling 1999
2: All of the equipment and servers must be located within Bulgaria or another country member of the EU.
3: Deposits and payments must be made through a bank which is licensed in Bulgaria or a country in the EU.
4: The central computing system of the organizer must have a system for registering and identifying the participants in the games that gives in real-time information to the Commission of gambling and National Agency of income during the games.
5: The software and new versions of the software must be approved by the State commission of Gambling.
6: The presence of an authorized representative of the company, with an address in Bulgaria, if the company registered in another country from the EU. There is no penalty for online casino players. All participants in gambling must be over the age of 18. <img src="http://keytocasino.com/uploads/files/ckupload/bulgaria 1.png"> <img src="http://keytocasino.com/uploads/files/ckupload/bulgaria.png" width="380"> |
543
Gambling Availability Score 543. Ranked 165 of 227 |
| Burkina Faso | 770 | 333 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
763
Gambling Availability Score 763. Ranked 79 of 227 | |
| Burundi | 827 | 368 | 0 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
753
Gambling Availability Score 753. Ranked 85 of 227 | |
| Cambodia | 744 | 734 | 1 | 1.00
Legal for foreign visitors only
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Any person who gambles shall be subjected to a fine from ten thousand (10,000) Riels to fifty thousand (50,000) Riels or to an imprisonment from one (1) week to one (1) month.
Repeated offenders shall be fined from fifty thousand (50,000) Riels to five hundred thousand (500,000) Riels plus an imprisonment from one (1) month to one (1) year All that revenue, not to mention the profits enjoyed by the 57 casinos that are scattered around Cambodia, will come from the losses incurred by foreign gamblers;"
“Cambodian citizens are completely banned from gambling in their own country."
"That kind of bad publicity is what pushed the government to ban slot machines in 2009. They had been the only means for Cambodians to gamble legally within their own country; now there are none |
514
Gambling Availability Score 514. Ranked 170 of 227 |
| Cameroon | 835 | 353 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
786
Gambling Availability Score 786. Ranked 52 of 227 | |
| Canada | 1033 | 1020 | 450 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia governments are able to give licenses to online casinos.
Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia governments are able to give licenses to online casinos.
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Operators of commercial gaming sites include casino operators as well as operators of the OLG’s internet gaming site and the OLG lottery program. The Criminal Code of Canada (Code) defines what types of gambling are illegal in Canada, and which provinces are assigned responsibility to operate, license and regulate legal forms of gaming. |
843
Gambling Availability Score 843. Ranked 11 of 227 |
| Cape Verde | 869 | 297 | 0 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Game zones: Sal, Santiago, São Vicente, Boa vista e Maio.
Game zones: Sal, Santiago, São Vicente, Boa vista e Maio.
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Who, in any way, explore gambling outside the legally authorized sites is punished with imprisonment up to three years or a fine up to two hundred days. |
767
Gambling Availability Score 767. Ranked 72 of 227 |
| Cayman Islands | 736 | 726 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Gambling is illegal. The Cayman Islands do not permit the registration of offshore gaming entities. There are no free trade zones, and the authorities do not see risks from bulk cash smuggling related to the large number of cruise ships that dock in the jurisdiction. |
482
Gambling Availability Score 482. Ranked 181 of 227 |
| Central African Republic | 739 | 323 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Land-based casino law Art.183 Will be punished with imprisonment of one to five years and a fine of 1 million to 5 million francs: 1. Those who have held a gambling house without permission and have admitted the public, either freely or on the presentation of the interested parties or affiliates, the bankers of this house; 2. Those who have established or holding unauthorized lotteries by law, all directors, employees or agents of these institutions. The culprits may be more to the day when they will have undergone their punishment, banned for at least five years and ten years at the rights mentioned in Article 24 of this Code. In all cases, be forfeited to the Treasury, any funds or effects that are found exposed to the game or put the lottery, furniture, instruments, utensils, equipment or employees for the service of gambling or lotteries, furniture and household effects places are filled or decorated. |
753
Gambling Availability Score 753. Ranked 86 of 227 |
| Chad | 862 | 54 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
795
Gambling Availability Score 795. Ranked 42 of 227 | |
| Channel Islands | 1203 | 1175 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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(2) Subject to this Law, the States may by Resolution grant a concession to a concessionaire who intends to provide the premises (which shall include a hotel and a casino) specified in the concession ("concession premises"). |
901
Gambling Availability Score 901. Ranked 6 of 227 |
| Chile | 1005 | 396 | 18 | 5.00
Legal
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Article 1. The authorization, operation, management and control of casinos and gambling that are developed on them, are governed by the provisions of this law and its regulations.
Article 2. The State must determine, on the terms provided in this Act, the requirements and conditions under which gambling and its related bettings can be authorized, the general regulations thereof, as well as the authorization and supervision of entities authorized to develop them. |
774
Gambling Availability Score 774. Ranked 64 of 227 |
| China | 645 | 51 | 2 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| 0 |
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Article 70. For the purpose of profit, provide the conditions for gambling, or participation in large amount of gambling, is to be sentenced to no more than five days detention or a fine of five hundred yuan; if the circumstances are serious, is to be sentenced to more than ten days to no more than fifteen days detention, impose a fine of five hundred yuan to three thousand yuan. <img src="http://keytocasino.com/uploads/files/ckupload/china.png" width="380"> |
321
Gambling Availability Score 321. Ranked 218 of 227 |
| Colombia | 838 | 348 | 3 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
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ARTICLE 1. Definition. The monopoly which is dealt with in the present law is defined as the exclusive faculty of the State to exploit, organize, manage, operate, control, regulate all the gaming modalities and to establish the conditions in which particulars can operate them, a faculty which must always be exercised as an activity which must respect the public and social interest with the purpose of using their utilities for health services including their benefit costs and also for investigation. Coljuegos informs citizens and public opinion that they have detected the operation of games of chance online in the country, through different transmission devices, which are not authorized by the state. Therefore, at present, these gambling sites operate outside the law and are undermining the funding of public health services in Colombia. In fulfilling of its functions, Coljuegos is initiating administrative and punitive actions stipulated by law contemplating the closing of operations or facilities, fines, forfeiture of game elements and the inability of five (5) years to operate games of chance and randomly in the country. Additionally, they are transferring the criminal complaints to the competent authorities to advance their research. Citizens who have knowledge of the operation of any form of unauthorized game can report via e-mail: contactenos@coljuegos.gov.co. |
627
Gambling Availability Score 627. Ranked 140 of 227 |
| Comoros | 869 | 52 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Access to casino websites Comoros is a country in Africa with legal gambling. There are 2 cities with gambling facilities in Comoros which have 2 legal gambling facilities available in total. |
787
Gambling Availability Score 787. Ranked 49 of 227 |
| Congo | 769 | 325 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Land-based casino law II - MODIFICATIONS ON LAW #10-2002 OF DECEMBER 31st 2002 ON THE GAMBLING TAX |
763
Gambling Availability Score 763. Ranked 80 of 227 |
| Cook Islands | 919 | 908 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
814
Gambling Availability Score 814. Ranked 19 of 227 | |
| Costa Rica | 801 | 351 | 3 | 1.00
Legal for foreign visitors only
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Land Based Casinos Legal Since gambling is technically not allowed in the country, there are no land-based casinos where the locals could play. |
624
Gambling Availability Score 624. Ranked 142 of 227 |
| Croatia | 803 | 30 | 2 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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For the purposes of this Act, the following terms have the following meanings: The right of organizing games of chance & nbsp; is the right which under this Act, the decision of the Croatian Government and the approval of the Ministry of Finance may organize games of chance in the range, in the manner and under the conditions prescribed by this Act |
765
Gambling Availability Score 765. Ranked 78 of 227 |
| Cuba | 668 | 279 | 1 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
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"The Director may also authorize luxury casinos as a tourist attraction, regulating and noting the contribution or contribution shall receive the National Institute of Savings and Housing.
What the Institute receives for the contribution of luxury casinos, he did not enter in the Savings Bank nor invest in housing, but will form with such contributions a separate case, the funds invested in auxiliary nursing homes, disabled, blind and other charities." When Fidel Castro arrived in Havana on January 8, 1959, one of the first laws enacted was to abolish the game. Since then, land-based and currently online gambling has been banned on the island. When Fidel Castro arrived in Havana on January 8, 1959, one of the first laws enacted was to abolish the game. Since then, land-based and currently online gambling has been banned on the island. |
468
Gambling Availability Score 468. Ranked 187 of 227 |
| Curacao | 454 | 15 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Land-based casino law The Curaçao Gaming Control Board is the gaming regulator for the landbased casino industry of Curaçao. We safeguard public trust by ensuring that all gaming is conducted honestly, responsibly, competitively and free from criminal and corruptive elements. Online Casino law for operators Curaçao eGaming License IP compliance services and data centers are strategically located around the world. We provide compliance-ready solutions tailored specifically to assist operators and providers of services to meet business, legal, geographic and multijurisdictional challenges. |
645
Gambling Availability Score 645. Ranked 131 of 227 |
| Cyprus | 605 | 58 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
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The National Gaming and Casino Regulatory Authority will not grant any other casino licenses within the Republic of Cyprus for a period of 15 years from the date of issue of the casino-resort. Whoever possesses or operates machines providing online casino services, or provides online casino services in the Republic of Cyprus, is guilty of a crime and in the event of a conviction is punishable with a term of imprisonment not exceeding five (5) years or a fine not exceeding three hundred thousand euro (€300.000) or to both such sentences. Participation in casino gambling. Whoever participates in any type of bet which violates Article 6B is guilty of an offense and, upon conviction, is liable to imprisonment not exceeding two (2) years or to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand euro (€ 50.000) or to both such sentences. "Cyprus’ National Betting Authority (Εθνική Αρχή Στοιχημάτων) is to block around 2,500 gambling websites that have been providing their services to local customers despite being forbidden to do so." |
407
Gambling Availability Score 407. Ranked 200 of 227 |
| Czech Republic | 656 | 75 | 15 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
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Online Casinos Legal The main law that regulates gambling in the Czech Republic is Act No. 186/2016 Coll., on Gambling (“Gambling Act”). It defines “gambling” as a game of chance, betting or a lottery in which a participant wagers a bet, while no return on such bet is guaranteed, and the win or loss is entirely or partly subject to chance or unknown circumstance. Both bets and winnings in a gambling game must be of monetary nature, except in case of in-kind lotteries, instant-win lotteries and supplemental lotteries, where the winnings can be in the form of other material things and services. |
584
Gambling Availability Score 584. Ranked 150 of 227 |
| Denmark | 686 | 48 | 54 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
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"Purpose of the Act is
1) to keep the consumption of gambling at a moderate level,
2) to protect young people or other vulnerable persons from being exploited through games or from developing an addiction of gambling,
3) protecting players by ensuring that games are offered in a fair, responsible and transparent manner, and
4) to ensure public order and prevent gaming being used for criminal purposes." § 18. License to run online casinos
§ 59. The one who continuously or negligently arranges gambling in this country without permission is punished with a fine or imprisonment up to 6 months according to this law. The Danish Gambling Authority is an independent government agency residing under the Danish Ministry of Taxation.
The Danish Gambling Authority is responsible for securing a proper and regulated gambling market in Denmark so that players are protected against unfair and illegal gambling.
Organisation
The Danish Gambling Authority consists of four units: Policy and Finance, Licencing, Compliance and Landbased Gambling. |
695
Gambling Availability Score 695. Ranked 113 of 227 |
| Djibouti | 876 | 864 | 0 | 1.00
Legal for foreign visitors only
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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"Casinos and gaming establishments must:
a. address before starting their business, a statement from the Ministry of activity
Interior for the purpose of obtaining authorization to open and operate under
the national legislation, and justify, in this statement, the lawful origin
funds for the creation of the institution.
b. keep proper accounts and keep for at least five years. The
accounting principles defined by the national legislation applicable to casinos and
gaming circles.
c. ensure, identity, through the presentation of an official document being
validity and photograph, which a copy is made, players that buy,
bring or exchange chips or plaques for an amount greater than five hundred
thousand.
d. record, in chronological order, all operations referred to in paragraph C. of
this article, their nature and amount, indicating the names of
players, as well as the number of the document presented in a register and initialed by
the competent administrative authority and keep the register for five years
less after the last recorded transaction.
e. record in chronological order, all transfers made between these
casinos and gambling clubs in a register and initialed by the administrative authority
competent and keep the register for at least five years after the last
recorded transaction. In the event that the gambling establishment is run by a juridical person
several subsidiaries, the chips should identify the subsidiary through which they are
issued. In no event tokens issued by a subsidiary may be reimbursed in
Another subsidiary, including overseas." |
720
Gambling Availability Score 720. Ranked 101 of 227 |
| Dominica | 887 | 876 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Address, evaluate and submit to the appropriate authorities issuing requests for license to operate casinos, lotteries, bingo, charitable raffles, slot machines, benches and benches sports betting lottery and other games, whatever the manifestation of the same, and and make modifications or withdrawals of licenses issued, granting licenses approval marks slot machines, electronic bingo equipment and accessories thereof. "Sort and grant the relevant licenses to all games of chance such
as the National Lottery, raffles, charity raffles, casinos and establishments
gambling, slot machines and other electronic games, bingos
and any other manifestation thereof and inspect the implementation
regulations on such activities;" |
793
Gambling Availability Score 793. Ranked 45 of 227 |
| Dominican Republic | 892 | 360 | 2 | 5.00
Legal
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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ARTICLE 2. Powers. The Casinos Commission, created by Law No. 351 and for the purposes of this regulation, is empowered by Law No. 96-88, dated December 31, 1988, to approve and authorize the importation of slot machines. The General Directorate of Internal Revenues is empowered to monitor, review, supervise, investigate and control the operations of these machines in casinos duly authorized. Article 50. Gambling, lotteries, raffles, charity raffles, casinos, gambling establishments, slot machines, other electronic games, bingos and any other manifestation of the same to operate in the country must apply for a license at the Ministry of Finance. ARTICLE 50. Gambling, lotteries, sweepstakes, charity raffles, casinos, gambling establishments, slot machines, other electronic games, bingos, in order to operate in the country, must apply for a license in the Ministry of Finance. |
735
Gambling Availability Score 735. Ranked 98 of 227 |
| DR Congo | 1161 | 478 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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The conditions for opening an gambling establishment are ... If it is a casino, the establishment must include, other than gambling, shows and catering activities; ... |
897
Gambling Availability Score 897. Ranked 7 of 227 |
| Ecuador | 840 | 357 | 2 | 0.00
Banned
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Although the deadline for the closure of the 30 casinos protected by the Tourism Act expires today, establishments operating in Guayaquil decided to close its doors yesterday morning and say goodbye to their audience. Starting tomorrow, this activity will become illegal in the country after the six-month period granted by President Rafael Correa has defeated, by Executive Decree 873 of September 2011. REPEAL PROVISIONS. FIRST: The following laws are derogated:
1. Regulation of Casinos and Gaming Halls (bingo-mechanical) contained in Decree Executive No. 815, published in Official Gazette No. 248 of January 9, 2008.
2. Technical Standards of Casinos and Gaming Halls (bingo-mechanical) contained in the Ministerial Agreement No. 20080033, published in the Supplement of Official Gazette No. 392 of July 30, 2008.
3. Resolution No. 590 of October 29, 2010 issued by the Board of Foreign Trade and Investment, COMEXI. |
687
Gambling Availability Score 687. Ranked 116 of 227 |
| Egypt | 874 | 56 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Online Casino law for operators As of the most recent count, some 461 online sportsbooks are open to wagering from Egyptian addresses. Of those, three provide access in Arabic: VivaroBet, the BetArena and 1Bet2Bet.com. Funding accounts may be accomplished by using many of the most popular international payment methods, such as major credit cards, Moneybookers, Neteller and other e-commerce financial services. |
799
Gambling Availability Score 799. Ranked 38 of 227 |
| El Salvador | 897 | 367 | 1 | 0.00
Banned
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
577
Gambling Availability Score 577. Ranked 152 of 227 | |
| Equatorial Guinea | 894 | 364 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Official State Bulletin: Games recreational and gambling With regards to online casinos, Equatorial Guinea is not far behind. Lotteries, slot machines and other gambling are among the most popular pastimes of Guineans. Not to mention the classic casino games and sports betting. |
806
Gambling Availability Score 806. Ranked 29 of 227 |
| Eritrea | 738 | 729 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
482
Gambling Availability Score 482. Ranked 179 of 227 | |
| Estonia | 582 | 22 | 11 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Estonia began licensing and regulating online gaming in 2010
Estonia began licensing and regulating online gaming in 2010
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"(1) game of chance or skill toto slot casino can be opened only at the address, which is the seat of the municipal government gave written informed consent prior korraldusloa application. The municipal government decides to grant or refuse development consent within one month of receipt of the application. Casino of the opening game of skill consent will be given up to 20 years, gambling or gaming hall opening toto consent will be given 5 to 20 years. The municipal government may give written consent to the application for the shorter period." "The right to organise a game of chance, toto or game of skill is granted to a trustworthy legal person that meets the requirements of this Act and has the activity licence for organising gambling and operating permit for organising gambling. The right to organise a lottery is granted to a trustworthy person that meets the requirements of this Act and has received an operating permit for organising lotteries." "A public data network communication or public data access to the person providing the service of access without hindering the failure of the means of communication offered by the illegal remote gambling or paying agent shall make the payments for the transfer of this Act, non-compliant remote gambling operators, if the payment was made in gambling contributions for the purpose of - is punishable by a fine of up to 200 fine units. [=800 euros]. (2) The same act, if committed by a legal person, is punishable by a fine of up to 40000 kroons (estonian krones)." |
499
Gambling Availability Score 499. Ranked 176 of 227 |
| Ethiopia | 725 | 716 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Land-based casino law Article 789. Violation of Provisions Regarding Lotteries, Gambling and Betting.
(1) Whoever:
(a) publicly organizes for profit lotteries, professional betting or gambling without having obtained an authorization from the competent authority; or
(b) without authorization organizes for profit in a public place or a place open to the public or in a private club gambling or betting or any other officially prohibited games of chance, or participates in such games or betting; or
(c) in any other way contravenes the relevant laws, regulations or directives, is punishable with fine or arrest.
(2) Lotteries and games of chance permitted by law and organized for public or charitable purposes are not punishable. Online Casino law for operators Where any crime committed by means of a computer, has resulted in the commission of another crime punishable under this Code, the relevant provision shall apply concurrently. Online casino law for players Article 789. Violation of Provisions Regarding Lotteries, Gambling and Betting.
(1) Whoever:
(a) publicly organizes for profit lotteries, professional betting or gambling without having obtained an authorization from the competent authority; or
(b) without authorization organizes for profit in a public place or a place open to the public or in a private club gambling or betting or any other officially prohibited games of chance, or participates in such games or betting; or
(c) in any other way contravenes the relevant laws, regulations or directives, is punishable with fine or arrest.
(2) Lotteries and games of chance permitted by law and organized for public or charitable purposes are not punishable. |
608
Gambling Availability Score 608. Ranked 144 of 227 |
| Falkland Islands | 1201 | 1173 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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1.1 The Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act requires gambling operators that provide facilities for remote gambling or advertise to consumers in Britain to obtain a license. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport is responsible for gaming in UK & British Overseas Territories (DCMS). The DCMS is responsible for the Gaming Act. |
871
Gambling Availability Score 871. Ranked 10 of 227 |
| Faroe Islands | 890 | 60 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Land-based casino law §1 - It's not allowed to import or use slot machines with the possibility of award.
§2 - Violation of this law is punishable by fine and the illegal imported slot machines will be confiscated" |
804
Gambling Availability Score 804. Ranked 30 of 227 |
| Fiji | 892 | 881 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) has been awarded a casino license. The proposed casino will be based by the FNPF’s state-of-the-art $90m convention centre at the Momi Bay Resort in Western Fiji which will in turn support members of the Fund. |
505
Gambling Availability Score 505. Ranked 174 of 227 |
| Finland | 1071 | 445 | 279 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
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What is provided in this Act concerning lotteries also applies to 1) lotteries which take place abroad, to the extent that their tickets are sold or supplied in Finland and 2) lotteries which take place in the province of Åland, to the extent that their tickets are also sold or supplied elsewhere in Finland. Transborder gambling for money. The Finnish Lottery Act also covers foreign gambling operators so far as their games are provided in Finland. Since the Lotteries Act specifies for the Finnish operators’ monopoly, foreign
gambling is forbidden so far as it involves providing games in Finland. Operators with monopoly are exclusively allowed to market money games. In practice gambling businesses can circumvent the legal ban on advertising relatively easily. The advertisement in Finland using commercial TV-channels operating from abroad is outside the Finnish law. This Act contains provisions on the organization of lotteries and supervising the running, accounting for the proceeds of lotteries and the purposes for which the returns can be used as well as the supervision of the use of the proceeds. |
826
Gambling Availability Score 826. Ranked 14 of 227 |
| France | 276 | 162 | 50 | 5.00
Legal
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| only allowed online poker, lottery and sports betting
only allowed online poker, lottery and sports betting
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Today, the 197 casinos operated in France represent an important economic sector. Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. On January 9, at the request of the Regulatory Authority of Online Games (ARJEL), chairman of the High Court of Paris ordered to block access to illegal site romecasino.com hosted in Canada and operated by the company Morriyen Investments Ltd, based in Cyprus . This is the first time the TGI issuing such order on an online casino since the entry into force of the law legalizing online gaming. So far, the sites at fault and warned by Arjel had all eventually complied, with two exceptions, StanJames and FiveDimes (sports and horse bets). When stopping access to a supply of bets or gaming and gambling on unauthorized websites was ordained under the conditions defined by Article 61 of the Law of 12 May 2010 referred to above , the persons referred in 1 of I of Article 6 of the Law of 21 June 2004 referred to above shall at that stop using the domain name blocking protocol (DNS). Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. |
324
Gambling Availability Score 324. Ranked 216 of 227 |
| French Guiana | 628 | 293 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| French territory; laws of France are in force
French territory; laws of France are in force
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Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90 000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200 000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. At the request of the Regulatory Authority of Online Games (ARJEL), chairman of the High Court of Parisordered on January 9, block access to illegal site romecasino.com hosted in Canada and operated by the company Morriyen Investments Ltd, based in Cyprus . This is the first time the TGI issuing such order on an online casino since the entry into force of the law legalizing online gaming. So far, the sites at fault and warned by Arjel had all eventually comply, with two exceptions, StanJames and FiveDimes (sports and horse paris). When stopping access to a supply of paris or gambling and gambling in unauthorized online was ordained under the conditions defined by Article 61 of the Law of 12 May 2010 referred to above , the persons referred in 1 of I of Article 6 of the Law of 21 June 2004 referred to above shall at that stop using the domain name blocking protocol (DNS). Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90 000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200 000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. |
475
Gambling Availability Score 475. Ranked 185 of 227 |
| French Polynesia | 646 | 292 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| French territory; laws of France are in force
French territory; laws of France are in force
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Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90 000 fine . These penalties are increased to seven years ' imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang . At the request of the Regulatory Authority of Online Games (ARJEL), chairman of the High Court of Parisordered on January 9, block access to illegal site romecasino.com hosted in Canada and operated by the company Morriyen Investments Ltd, based in Cyprus . This is the first time the TGI issuing such order on an online casino since the entry into force of the law legalizing online gaming. So far, the sites at fault and warned by Arjel had all eventually comply, with two exceptions, StanJames and FiveDimes (sports and horse paris). When stopping access to a supply of paris or gambling and gambling in unauthorized online was ordained under the conditions defined by Article 61 of the Law of 12 May 2010 referred to above , the persons referred in 1 of I of Article 6 of the Law of 21 June 2004 referred to above shall at that stop using the domain name blocking protocol (DNS). Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90 000 fine . These penalties are increased to seven years ' imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang . |
481
Gambling Availability Score 481. Ranked 182 of 227 |
| Gabon | 882 | 382 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
802
Gambling Availability Score 802. Ranked 33 of 227 | |
| Gambia | 880 | 868 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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With effect from today, lotteries, casinos and all forms of gambling in The Gambia are to cease operations, according to a statement from the Office of the President. |
601
Gambling Availability Score 601. Ranked 149 of 227 |
| Georgia | 796 | 5 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| -0.01
Unknown
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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“For all of the gambling games which are held in the territory of Georgia, permission is needed”.
(16.03.2012. N5859)“ Isp Blocks A new decree approved last year has banned well over a million people from participating in gambling in Georgia. The law, which follows the introduction of new online casino restrictions, bans under 25s, public employees, the socially vulnerable and those blacklisted by courts from gambling |
632
Gambling Availability Score 632. Ranked 138 of 227 |
| Germany | 724 | 431 | 350 | 5.00
Legal
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| -0.01
Unknown
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| 0 |
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The operation and brokering of online gambling is forbidden The interior ministry has granted licenses to the following gambling providers: (see link) “ In case of illegal gambling, authorities can forbid financial institutions to make payments to players” Online Casinos Legal The Interstate Treaty does not provide for a licensing system for online casino operations and, instead, sets out a total ban on any online games of chance other than sports betting, horse race betting and lotteries, see sec. 4(4) of the Interstate Treaty. The total ban has been heavily criticised under EU law. Still, a questionable judgment was handed down by Germany’s highest administrative court, the Federal Administrative Court, in October 2017, which confirmed the lawfulness of the total ban under national and EU laws. This means that enforcement activity may increase. A constitutional complaint has been filed against this judgment Isp Blocks The Interstate Treaty does not explicitly regulate domain or ISP blocking, but provides for a legal basis for payment blocking (section 9(1), Interstate Treaty No. 4). The responsible authority, the Ministry of the Interior of Lower Saxony, may ban banks and other financial institutions from processing payments relating to unauthorised gambling and some have agreed not to process certain payments on request by that body. No legal payment blocking measures have been enforced to date, however, probably due to data protection or other technical issues |
477
Gambling Availability Score 477. Ranked 183 of 227 |
| Ghana | 781 | 770 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Under the Gaming Act 2006, Act 721, the Gaming Commission of Ghana (GCG) is the main body responsible for regulating, controlling, monitoring and supervising the operations of games of chance in the country. The Commission also has the mandate of licensing casinos and other games of chance. |
767
Gambling Availability Score 767. Ranked 73 of 227 |
| Gibraltar | 789 | 779 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
L
Land-based casino law All gambling operations in Gibraltar require licensing under the Gambling Act 2005 (“the Act”). Remote Gambling licences, including for telephone and internet betting, are issued by the Licensing Authority. Online Casino law for operators All gambling operations in Gibraltar require licensing under the Gambling Act 2005 (“the Act”). Remote Gambling licences, including for telephone and internet betting, are issued by the Licensing Authority. |
770
Gambling Availability Score 770. Ranked 68 of 227 |
| Greece | 658 | 90 | 16 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
O
Online Casinos Legal A total of 24 whitelisted operators were thereby allowed to offer online gambling activities in Greece. |
685
Gambling Availability Score 685. Ranked 118 of 227 |
| Greenland | 866 | 57 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| There are no casinos in Greenland. It is almost certainly impossible to run one, so there are no specific laws about it, but other kinds of gambling have to be approved by the Danish government and/or Danske Spil.
There are no casinos in Greenland. It is almost certainly impossible to run one, so there are no specific laws about it, but other kinds of gambling have to be approved by the Danish government and/or Danske Spil.
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Land-based casino law "Purpose of the Act is
1) to keep the consumption of gambling at a moderate level,
2) to protect young people or other vulnerable persons from being exploited through games or from developing an addiction of gambling,
3) protecting players by ensuring that games are offered in a fair, responsible and transparent manner, and
4) to ensure public order and prevent gaming being used for criminal purposes." Online Casino law for operators § 7. Permission to provide betting and operation of online casinos.
Pt. 2. Permission according to pt. 1 can only be given to game providers, who have as a multiannual permission to provide betting and operation of online casino in Denmark, and is limited to equivalent supply of betting and online casino games that are covered by the Danish permission.
§ 45. Fine imposed on anyone who intentionally or recklessly provides or arranges by the law without proper authorization under this law, facilitates participation in gaming without permission in Greenland or provider pyramid schemes in Greenland |
786
Gambling Availability Score 786. Ranked 50 of 227 |
| Grenada | 879 | 869 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
701
Gambling Availability Score 701. Ranked 110 of 227 | |
| Guadeloupe | 650 | 295 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| French territory; laws of France are in force
French territory; laws of France are in force
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Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. At the request of the Regulatory Authority of Online Games (ARJEL), chairman of the High Court of Parisordered on January 9, block access to illegal site romecasino.com hosted in Canada and operated by the company Morriyen Investments Ltd, based in Cyprus . This is the first time the TGI issuing such order on an online casino since the entry into force of the law legalizing online gaming. So far, the sites at fault and warned by Arjel had all eventually comply, with two exceptions, StanJames and FiveDimes (sports and horse paris). When stopping access to a supply of paris or gambling and gambling in unauthorized online was ordained under the conditions defined by Article 61 of the Law of 12 May 2010 referred to above , the persons referred in 1 of I of Article 6 of the Law of 21 June 2004 referred to above shall at that stop using the domain name blocking protocol (DNS). Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang . |
482
Gambling Availability Score 482. Ranked 180 of 227 |
| Guam | 649 | 640 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
L
Land-based casino law § 64.15. Use of Electronic Machine or Device to Conduct Sweepstakes is illegal Online Casino law for operators Quote: § 64.20. Importation of Gambling Devices to Guam is Illegal: Defined and punished |
552
Gambling Availability Score 552. Ranked 161 of 227 |
| Guatemala | 891 | 362 | 3 | 0.00
Banned
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
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ILLICIT GAMES
ARTICLE 477. The bankers, managers, entrepreneurs or other persons responsible and providing the games of chance, betting and gambling, will be punished with imprisonment of one to five years and a fine of 1000-10000 quetzals. "ARTICLE 2142.- The bill or document legally
issued, is enforceable to claim payment of the gains or
recovery of sums, if the lottery or raffle shall not have been made,
without being able to oppose compensation or novation of contract to avoid
payment." |
645
Gambling Availability Score 645. Ranked 132 of 227 |
| Guinea | 805 | 352 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
765
Gambling Availability Score 765. Ranked 75 of 227 | |
| Guinea-Bissau | 816 | 277 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Casinos are mentioned in a law about fiscal incentives, but no additional information was found besides this mention.
Casinos are mentioned in a law about fiscal incentives, but no additional information was found besides this mention.
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779
Gambling Availability Score 779. Ranked 59 of 227 | |
| Guyana | 806 | 796 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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No more than three casino premises licences
may be issued in respect of any one of the ten regions into
which Guyana is divided. |
776
Gambling Availability Score 776. Ranked 63 of 227 |
| Haiti | 753 | 327 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
758
Gambling Availability Score 758. Ranked 84 of 227 | |
| Honduras | 901 | 367 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Section 1. This Act establishes rules and regulations that must subject the natural or legal persons who operate casinos of betting and gambling.
Article 3. Only Honduran by birth and legal entities incorporated under the laws of the country may ask the Executive Branch through the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Information, licenses to operate casinos of betting and gambling. Section 2. For the purposes of this Act, the chance games are the following: roulette games, dice, cards, baccarat, slots and similar. |
808
Gambling Availability Score 808. Ranked 25 of 227 |
| Hong Kong | 680 | 672 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Under current law, there are no land-based casinos in the territory. However, there are cruise ships with on-board casinos that dock in the city and then travel out to international waters before taking any bets.
Under current law, there are no land-based casinos in the territory. However, there are cruise ships with on-board casinos that dock in the city and then travel out to international waters before taking any bets.
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The Home Affairs Bureau is responsible for formulating gambling policy and monitoring its implementation. Hitherto, the gambling policy is to restrict gambling opportunities to a limited number of authorized and regulated outlets. At present, such authorized gambling outlets include horse racing organized by the Hong Kong Jockey Club , the Mark Six Lottery, authorized football betting and gaming activities authorized by the public officer appointed by the Secretary for Home Affairs under the Gambling Ordinance (Cap. 148) (e.g. mahjong parlours). |
463
Gambling Availability Score 463. Ranked 188 of 227 |
| Hungary | 546 | 102 | 18 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
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29/D a3. (1) law. By this statement of law any gambling game owners that are now owned by the Ministry of Hungarian lottery or does not own over fifty percent of the capital of the online gambling game. The owner must pay to the gambling committee a fee of 200 million FT, to get permission of working. |
447
Gambling Availability Score 447. Ranked 193 of 227 |
| Iceland | 957 | 944 | 3 | 0.00
Banned
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Those who make gambling or betting their profession or involve others in gambling will be sentenced to up to 1 year of prison.
Those who make gambling or betting their profession or involve others in gambling will be sentenced to up to 1 year of prison.
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He who gains profit straight or not straight from gambling or betting activities shall be sentenced to up to 1 year of prison. |
557
Gambling Availability Score 557. Ranked 156 of 227 |
| India | 860 | 851 | 41 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
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26 [13A]. Authorized Game.— (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Government may authorize any game of electronic amusement/slot machines in Five Star Hotels 27 {and such table games and gaming on board in vessels offshore as may be notified} subject to such conditions, including payment of such recurring and non-recurring fees, as may be prescribed. Only three states allow casinos, Goa, Daman and Sikkim. |
694
Gambling Availability Score 694. Ranked 114 of 227 |
| Indonesia | 772 | 36 | 8 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Essentially, gambling is against the religions, decency and the morality of Pancasila (official philosophical foundation of the Indonesian state), and also dangerous for the community, nation and country’s life and living. Therefore for that purpose, we need to classify every kind of gambling as crime. |
364
Gambling Availability Score 364. Ranked 211 of 227 |
| Iran | 960 | 938 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
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Article 708: If anyone established a casino or invited the people to gamble is sentenced to imprisonment of six months to two years or would be sentenced for a fine of three million Rials to twelve million Rials. Article 705: Gambling with any kind of banned tools and perpetrators is sentenced to imprisonment a month to six months or would be sentenced 74 lashes and if this reveals for gambling would be sentenced to both of them. <img src="http://keytocasino.com/uploads/files/ckupload/iran.jpeg" width="380"> |
398
Gambling Availability Score 398. Ranked 201 of 227 |
| Iraq | 398 | 24 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| Gambling is prohibited by religious tradition.
Gambling is prohibited by religious tradition.
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136
Gambling Availability Score 136. Ranked 227 of 227 | |
| Ireland | 993 | 982 | 133 | 0.00
Banned
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| The casinos are regulated by the Gaming and Lotteries Act of 1956 and established illegal. To escape the enforcement of this law it is established private clubs on scheme "members-only" where gambling activities are performed legally. As similar clubs are not prohibited in the law such loophole in the gambling laws has allowed land casinos to stay open.
Future participant has to apply for membership in the next way:
- provide proof of age (he should be over 10 or 21 years);
- provide proof of residence (should be resident of Ireland).
The membership approval is given by the Gaming and Leisure Association of Ireland.
The casinos are regulated by the Gaming and Lotteries Act of 1956 and established illegal. To escape the enforcement of this law it is established private clubs on scheme "members-only" where gambling activities are performed legally. As similar clubs are not prohibited in the law such loophole in the gambling laws has allowed land casinos to stay open.
Future participant has to apply for membership in the next way:
- provide proof of age (he should be over 10 or 21 years);
- provide proof of residence (should be resident of Ireland).
The membership approval is given by the Gaming and Leisure Association of Ireland.
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4.—(1) No person shall or assist in promoting or provide facilities for any kind of gaming—
(a) in which by reason of the nature of the game, the chances of all the players, including the banker, are not equal, or
(b) in which any portion of the stakes is retained by the promoter or is retained by the banker otherwise than as winnings on the result of the play, or
(c) by means of any slot-machine not prohibited by section 10.
(2) Such gaming is in this Act referred to as unlawful gaming.
(3) Gaming shall not be unlawful if no stake is hazarded by the players with the promoter or banker other than a charge for the right to take part in the game, provided that—
(a) only one such charge is made in respect of the day on which the game is played, and
(b) the charge is of the same amount for all the players, and
(c) the promoter derives no personal profit from the promotion of the game. The Betting (Amendment) Act 2015 was commenced on 15th April 2015. This legislation amends the Betting Act 1931 and provides for the licensing of remote (on-line) bookmakers and betting intermediaries for the first time. |
730
Gambling Availability Score 730. Ranked 99 of 227 |
| Isle of Man | 845 | 835 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
L
Land-based casino law The Isle of Man Government actively encourages the development of gambling and e-gaming business on the island. It remains committed to delivering a stable government and strong regulatory environment, supported by a wide range of attractive business benefits. Online Casino law for operators The Isle of Man Government actively encourages the development of gambling and e-gaming business on the island. It remains committed to delivering a stable government and strong regulatory environment, supported by a wide range of attractive business benefits. |
789
Gambling Availability Score 789. Ranked 47 of 227 |
| Israel | 355 | 353 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Israel allows gambling on cruises departing from the port of Eilat
Israel allows gambling on cruises departing from the port of Eilat
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Place of prohibited games (Gambling) - territory of facility that is used for the operation of prohibited games, whether the games are open to public or open to certain people and there is no evidence that they are used for other cause.
It is prohibited to conduct any type of games in public or private places. Place of prohibited games, prohibition of owning or managing - A person who owns or manages a place of prohibited games, or a place for draws and gambling, will be sentenced to three years or a fine as 61(a)(4), the one who rents yards or allows their use for prohibited games or draws or gambling will be sentenced for six month or a fine(61)(a)(3). Prohibition of games:
The game is prohibited, one year in prison or a fine 61(a)(2)
Bet:
Any arrangement by which it is possible to win money, something equal to money or the benefit, and the winning depends on guessing the matter, including draw related to games and sports competitions. In January, 2007 the chief executive of bookmaker Victor Chandler has been detained in Israel, the latest victim of a mounting crackdown on internet gaming companies. Michael Carlton was detained for more than two hours by authorities. The order required all local ISPs to block these three domains and therefore prohibit Israeli players, at least in theory, from being able to access their gambling services. |
221
Gambling Availability Score 221. Ranked 224 of 227 |
| Italy | 10 | 8 | 43 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| Legal in limited number of cities/localities only: Venice, San Remo, Campione d'Italia, San Vincent.
Legal in limited number of cities/localities only: Venice, San Remo, Campione d'Italia, San Vincent.
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Art. 718. 26 October 1930
Whoever, in a public place or place open to the public, or in private clubs of any kind, takes a gamble or facilitates shall be punished by imprisonment from three months to a year. If the offender is a habitual offender or professional, probation may be added to the deposit of good conduct Article 2:
1. For the purposes of seeking authorization for the exercise of games of skill, the agent shall forward to the AAMS the appropriate application accompanied by the plan for the game platform.
2. For the purpose of seeking authorization for the exercise of games of skill via the game circuit, the agents associated therewith shall forward to the AAMS the relevant application, accompanied by the plan for the game platform.
3. The AAMS shall authorize for the exercise of games of skill those individuals mentioned here in paragraphs 1 and 2 in possession of the requisite items laid down in the AAMS provisions for regulating remote gaming, assuming that compliance verification is successful Article 2:
1. For the purposes of seeking authorization for the exercise of games of skill, the agent shall forward to the AAMS the appropriate application accompanied by the plan for the game platform.
2. For the purpose of seeking authorization for the exercise of games of skill via the game circuit, the agents associated therewith shall forward to the AAMS the relevant application, accompanied by the plan for the game platform.
3. The AAMS shall authorize for the exercise of games of skill those individuals mentioned here in paragraphs 1 and 2 in possession of the requisite items laid down in the AAMS provisions for regulating remote gaming, assuming that compliance verification is successful The game is allowed within the limits of the sites approved by AAMS. AAMS to combat online fraud blocks access to unauthorized sites, implementing the provisions contained in Article 1 of the budget law 2006. The list of unauthorized sites is constantly updated at this
<a href="http://www.agenziadoganemonopoli.gov.it/wps/wcm/connect/internet/ed/lagenzia/monopoli+comunica/contrasto+illegalita/siti+soggetti+ad+inibizione" target="_blank"> link </a> |
303
Gambling Availability Score 303. Ranked 220 of 227 |
| Ivory Coast | 1191 | 492 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Any 5 star hotel may be allowed to open its own gambling facility within the hotel. |
907
Gambling Availability Score 907. Ranked 5 of 227 |
| Jamaica | 756 | 745 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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The Casino Gaming Commission regulates and controls casino gaming in Jamaica. The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission is an independent statutory body established in 1975 under the provisions of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act. |
759
Gambling Availability Score 759. Ranked 83 of 227 |
| Japan | 992 | 122 | 37 | 0.00
Banned
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
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"Gambling" and "operating a gambling hall" are crimes. Penalty For Players It is not clear whether Japanese residents are permitted to use online casino services whose operators are located outside Japan, but it may amount to illegal gambling if betting is carried out within Japan. In 2016, a number of users of such foreign online casino services were arrested for allegedly committing the crime of gambling. Meanwhile, in 2017, a user of a foreign online casino service was investigated, and his home was searched by the police, but prosecutors ultimately decided not to prosecute this user Penalty For Players In this context, Article 185 of the Penal Code provides that a person who gambles shall be punished by a fine or a petty fine of not more than ¥500,000, unless the item that is placed on the bet is that of momentary amusement. The term 'gamble' is understood as 'an act where more than two persons bet on an outcome of a contest of chance to contend for a prize in the form of property or asset' (Tokyo High Court, 28 November 2006). |
569
Gambling Availability Score 569. Ranked 154 of 227 |
| Jordan | 781 | 58 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Intoxicants, games of chance, idols, and [divination by] arrows are but an abomination, Satan's handiwork. |
567
Gambling Availability Score 567. Ranked 155 of 227 |
| Kazakhstan | 902 | 221 | 0 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Gambling is prohibited in our country since 2007. An exception is made only for two specially designated zones: the southern - in Almaty region on the coast Kapshagai lake (Kapchagai city) and and the northern - Shchuchynsk area Akmola region - village Borovoye. A foreign online casino shall be declared illegal and blocked by a court decision in Pavlodar |
578
Gambling Availability Score 578. Ranked 151 of 227 |
| Kenya | 810 | 799 | 2 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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There is hereby established a board, to be known as the Betting Control and Licensing Board "The Board shall have power—
(a)
to issue licences and permits in accordance with this Act and any regulations made thereunder;
(b)
during the subsistence of a licence or permit, to vary, or for good cause to suspend or cancel it; but the Board shall not suspend a licence or permit for more than fourteen days and shall not vary or cancel a licence or permit without giving the licensee or permit-holder opportunity to show cause against the variation or cancellation; and
(c)
to inquire into complaints against licensees or permit-holders.
" |
777
Gambling Availability Score 777. Ranked 60 of 227 |
| Kiribati | 906 | 895 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
810
Gambling Availability Score 810. Ranked 21 of 227 | |
| Kosovo | 1192 | 38 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Online casinos are not a part of the gambling law yet.
Online casinos are not a part of the gambling law yet.
|
908
Gambling Availability Score 908. Ranked 4 of 227 | |
| Kuwait | 883 | 56 | 1 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
372
Gambling Availability Score 372. Ranked 208 of 227 | |
| Kyrgyzstan | 798 | 203 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
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LAW OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
of July 16, 2012 No. 111
"Article 259-1. The organization and (or) the maintenance of a gambling institution, and also carrying out gambling with use of the gambling equipment, except for totalizators and bookmaker offices
(1) Carrying out gambling with use of the gambling equipment or with use of information and telecommunication networks, including the Internet networks, except for totalizators and bookmaker offices,
it is punished by a penalty of ten thousand settlement indicators or imprisonment for a period of one till three years |
543
Gambling Availability Score 543. Ranked 166 of 227 |
| Laos | 1158 | 1132 | 0 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| There are land based casinos in Special Economics Zones. However, there is no regulatory body. Winnings are not guaranteed.
There are land based casinos in Special Economics Zones. However, there is no regulatory body. Winnings are not guaranteed.
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Any individual leading forbidden gambling is liable to pay fines ranging from 5,000 to 50,000 Any individual allowing forbidden gambling to take place in his residence or takes the lead or guilty of recidivism is punishable of three months to two years of imprisonment or of reformatory sanctions without privation of liberty. Any individual leading forbidden gambling is liable to pay fines ranging from 5,000 to 50,000 |
676
Gambling Availability Score 676. Ranked 120 of 227 |
| Latvia | 740 | 16 | 8 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Article 1. Terms used in the Law
The Law uses the following terms:
6) interactive gambling or lottery — gambling or lottery, where the player can take part, by using electronic communications: internet, telephone, TV, radio or any other means of electronic communication; (...)
Article 50. License for organizing interactive gambling
(1) The interactive gambling and bookmaking license requires the licensee to provide:
4) the internet address used for organizing gambling and bookmaking, if gambling is run, using the internet; A total of 88 domains have been added to Latvia’s blacklist of unlicensed gambling operators in the past month, including websites belonging to the likes of Betsafe and Boylesports. Land Based Casinos Legal As reported, Rīga Mayor Nils Ušakovs (Harmony) has told the municipality's Legal Affairs Department and Urban Development Department to draft a Rīga City Council decree revoking all gaming venues' licenses in Rīga, except those located in four- and five-star hotels Penalty For Players Latvian citizens who used the services of unlicensed gambling casinos will get a fine of up to € 350 per incident |
553
Gambling Availability Score 553. Ranked 159 of 227 |
| Lebanon | 722 | 46 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| Gambling is allowed in only one casino that is a monopoly Casino du Liban.
All online casinos are blocked
Gambling is allowed in only one casino that is a monopoly Casino du Liban.
All online casinos are blocked
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457
Gambling Availability Score 457. Ranked 191 of 227 | |
| Lesotho | 969 | 956 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
831
Gambling Availability Score 831. Ranked 13 of 227 | |
| Liberia | 780 | 768 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
767
Gambling Availability Score 767. Ranked 74 of 227 | |
| Libya | 1136 | 59 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
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Is not considered a legitimate means to earn income through begging, drug business, gambling games, sorcery and witchcraft and acrobatics and the like. If a person is found to be of over 18 years and partaking in gambling activities more than once, they will be punished by being put on house arrest. If the offence is repeated they will be imprisoned for a period not less than a year and not more than 5 years. Is not considered a legitimate means to earn income through begging, drug business, gambling games, sorcery and witchcraft and acrobatics and the like. |
459
Gambling Availability Score 459. Ranked 189 of 227 |
| Liechtenstein | 923 | 510 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| No mention of online or land-based gambling was found in the legislation.
No mention of online or land-based gambling was found in the legislation.
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1) This Act regulates the commercially or publicly operated gambling and games of skill to Money or other valuable benefits, including: a) the approval and operation of casinos as well as the approval and implementation of lotteries, skill-money games and online gambling; b) the imposition of a gaming tax. 2) It does not apply to non commercially conducted or operated gambling in the private Circle, but a game player plays online or via a slot machine or presented as banker financial Funds for the operation and implementation of the money game available. 3) On Sweepstakes for sales promotion, the provisions of the law relating to unfair competition tition application. 4) The law is the applicable by virtue of the Customs Treaty in Liechtenstein provisions relating to the basis thereof, contractual agreements between the government and foreign suppliers of Lotteries, betting and online gambling unaffected Land-based gambling became legal in Liechtenstein in 2009, however, there aren’t any brick-and-mortar casinos operating in the country yet. There were plans to build one, but nothing materialized yet. Online gambling is not yet regulated. Therefore, players from Liechtenstein are accepted in many offshore online casinos to play their favorite casino games. |
816
Gambling Availability Score 816. Ranked 16 of 227 |
| Lithuania | 460 | 11 | 3 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| 0 |
O
Online Casinos Legal In order to have the right to organise gaming, companies must have obtained a licence for organising gaming in the procedure prescribed herein and have established at least one gaming establishment (casino), or: at least five totalisator offices for organising horserace totalisators; at least 10 machine halls; at least 20 betting offices; at least 20 totalisator offices; and providing gaming services therein, having received a permit to organise remote gaming, hereof and after the approval of regulations of the respective remote gaming by the Control Authority. The authorised capital of a company willing to organise remote gaming of all types shall be at least EUR 1,158,000. Remote gaming may also be organised by a branch of a foreign company in the Republic of Lithuania having obtained a respective licence and permit, if a person having established this branch meets the requirements for the authorised capital set out in the Gambling Act. Land Based Casinos Legal Machine games, bingo and games of gaming establishments (casinos) may be organised only in the premises indicated in the permit for opening gaming machine halls, bingo halls and gaming establishments (casinos). Isp Blocks After having identified the fact of illegal remote gambling activity Lithuania, the Gaming Authority is authorised to take measures established in the Gaming Law (i.e., payment blocking and domain name system blocking). |
417
Gambling Availability Score 417. Ranked 199 of 227 |
| Luxembourg | 1028 | 465 | 3 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| There is only one authorized land based casino in the country.
There is only one authorized land based casino in the country.
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"The only existing holder of a licence – Casino ‘2000’ Montdorf – may offer the following casino games – as listed pursuant to the Grand-Ducal regulation dated 12 February 1979 (modified by the Grand-Ducal regulation dated 8 March 2002) by execution of Article 6 of the 1977 Law: roulette; ‘American’ roulette; ‘English’ roulette; trente-et-quarante; blackjack; craps; punto banco, and stud poker and pure table games, ie baccara chemins de fer, baccara à deux tableaux à banque limitée et l’écarté, baccara à deux tableaux à banque ouverte |
752
Gambling Availability Score 752. Ranked 87 of 227 |
| Macau | 807 | 798 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Land-based casino law The exploitation of games of chance or gambling, as well as electrical or mechanical gaming machines, by distinct entity of the Special Administrative Region of Macau, is always a subject of preliminary agreement. |
776
Gambling Availability Score 776. Ranked 61 of 227 |
| Macedonia | 1169 | 1141 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Article 7
(1) The organization of games of chance and entertainment games defined in this Law shall be the right of the Republic of Macedonia, unless otherwise regulated by this Law.
(2) The lottery games of chance, except the closed-type tombola, shall be organized solely by the Republic of Macedonia by establishing a trade company for organization of games of chance wherein the Republic of Macedonia is a partner or a shareholder holding at least 51% of the basic capital.
(3) The electronic and the online games of chance shall be organized by the trade company referred to in paragraph (2) of this Article, solely or jointly with other organizers, and regardless of the form of association this trade company should have participation in the capital and in the decision-making rights in the association of at least 51%.
(4) The Republic of Macedonia shall transfer the right to organize the other games of chance and the entertainment games defined in this Law, including the closed-type tombola, to trade companies, that is, a sole proprietor that fulfill the conditions set out in this Law, by issuing a license, that is, permit.
(5) The license, that is, the permit referred to in paragraph (3) of this Article must not be transferred to another trade company, that is, sole proprietor. |
890
Gambling Availability Score 890. Ranked 8 of 227 |
| Madagascar | 889 | 388 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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"Casinos and gaming establishments must:
a) to submit, before starting their business, a statement of activity to the Ministry of Finance,
or the Ministry of Interior in order to obtain permission to open and specified operating
by national legislation, and to justify, in this statement, the lawful origin of
funds for the creation of the pharmacy or institution;
b) keep proper accounts and keep for at least 5 years. The principles
accounting defined by national law are applicable to casinos and gambling clubs;
c) ensure, identity, through the presentation of an original official document valid and
with a photograph, which a copy is made, players who purchase, provide or
exchange tokens or plaques for an amount exceeding 15 million FMG or 3
tapitrisa MGA;
d) record in chronological order all the transactions referred to in c) of this section, their
nature and amount, indicating the names of the players, and the number
paper presented, in a register and initialed by the competent administrative authority and
keep the register for at least 5 years after the last recorded transaction;
e) record, in chronological order, all transfers made between casinos and
gambling clubs in a register numbered and initialed by the competent administrative authority and
keep the register for at least 5 years after the last recorded transaction." |
804
Gambling Availability Score 804. Ranked 31 of 227 |
| Malawi | 876 | 864 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) (a merger from the Malawi Gaming Board & National Lotteries Board) is a statutory body established by
an Act of Parliament. It is charged with the responsibility of licensing of Gaming and Lotteries. It has the power to regulate all gaming and lottery activities in the country and
to undertake some ancillary and operational functions associated with these principal roles. |
800
Gambling Availability Score 800. Ranked 35 of 227 |
| Malaysia | 777 | 58 | 7 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
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In Malaysia, there are Malays (100% Muslim & 60% of population), Chinese and other Minorities. Malays are banned from any sort of gambling under Sharia laws. The rest are permitted to gamble on the legal international websites.
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Description: Discover the best betting sites in Malaysia and find out is it legal to play online in this country. The review also has a list of the best bonuses and games.
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27A. (1) Notwithstanding this Act or the Betting Act 1953 [Act 495] or any other law relating to gaming, betting or lotteries, the Minister of Finance may, in his discretion, by license authorize a company registered under the Companies Act 1965 [Act 125], other than a foreign company as defined in subsection 4(1) of that Act, to promote and organize gaming Free Malaysia Today reported that changes will be made in the country’s Common Gaming House Act 1953 in order to prevent citizens from accessing online gambling sites and mobile applications. |
506
Gambling Availability Score 506. Ranked 173 of 227 |
| Maldives | 894 | 882 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| Gambling is strictly prohibited in Islam, and anything prohibited under Islam is illegal in the Maldives.
Gambling is strictly prohibited in Islam, and anything prohibited under Islam is illegal in the Maldives.
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Land-based casino law The Maldives is a sovereign, independent, democratic Republic based on the principles of Islam Online Casino law for operators The Maldives is a sovereign, independent, democratic Republic based on the principles of Islam |
446
Gambling Availability Score 446. Ranked 194 of 227 |
| Mali | 733 | 316 | 0 | 1.00
Legal for foreign visitors only
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Land-based casinos can be established only in the hotels.
Land-based casinos can be established only in the hotels.
|
671
Gambling Availability Score 671. Ranked 122 of 227 | |
| Malta | 783 | 773 | 2 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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"The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) also regulates local casinos in terms of the Gaming Act, Chapter 400 of the Laws of Malta. There are four licensed casinos operating in Malta: Casino Malta, Dragonara Casino, Oracle Casino and The Casino at Portomaso." "The Remote Gaming sector is the most dynamic and the fastest-growing gaming sector in Malta, and is regulated under the provisions of the Remote Gaming Regulations (S.L. 438.04) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Regulations’)." |
768
Gambling Availability Score 768. Ranked 71 of 227 |
| Martinique | 664 | 294 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| French territory; laws of France are in force
French territory; laws of France are in force
|
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Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. At the request of the Regulatory Authority of Online Games (ARJEL), chairman of the High Court of Parisordered on January 9, block access to illegal site romecasino.com hosted in Canada and operated by the company Morriyen Investments Ltd, based in Cyprus . This is the first time the TGI issuing such order on an online casino since the entry into force of the law legalizing online gaming. So far, the sites at fault and warned by Arjel had all eventually comply, with two exceptions, StanJames and FiveDimes (sports and horse paris). When stopping access to a supply of paris or gambling and gambling in unauthorized online was ordained under the conditions defined by Article 61 of the Law of 12 May 2010 referred to above , the persons referred in 1 of I of Article 6 of the Law of 21 June 2004 referred to above shall at that stop using the domain name blocking protocol (DNS). Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang . |
487
Gambling Availability Score 487. Ranked 178 of 227 |
| Mauritania | 858 | 54 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| No regulations outlawing gambling are present. ISP do block sites upon request
No regulations outlawing gambling are present. ISP do block sites upon request
|
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Intoxicants, games of chance, worship of idols are nothing but an abomination, Satan's handiwork. |
493
Gambling Availability Score 493. Ranked 177 of 227 |
| Mauritius | 778 | 768 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| Online gambling sites may be blocked, and financial transactions may be interrupted.
Online gambling sites may be blocked, and financial transactions may be interrupted.
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(1) No person shall operate a casino unless he holds a casino license. (a) it is an offense for any person operating interactive gambling outside Mauritius to allow a person physically present in Mauritius to have access to the games conducted by him. |
556
Gambling Availability Score 556. Ranked 158 of 227 |
| Mayotte | 713 | 304 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| French territory; laws of France are in force
French territory; laws of France are in force
|
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Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. At the request of the Regulatory Authority of Online Games (ARJEL), chairman of the High Court of Parisordered on January 9, block access to illegal site romecasino.com hosted in Canada and operated by the company Morriyen Investments Ltd, based in Cyprus . This is the first time the TGI issuing such order on an online casino since the entry into force of the law legalizing online gaming. So far, the sites at fault and warned by Arjel had all eventually comply, with two exceptions, StanJames and FiveDimes (sports and horse paris). When stopping access to a supply of paris or gambling and gambling in unauthorized online was ordained under the conditions defined by Article 61 of the Law of 12 May 2010 referred to above , the persons referred in 1 of I of Article 6 of the Law of 21 June 2004 referred to above shall at that stop using the domain name blocking protocol (DNS). Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. |
504
Gambling Availability Score 504. Ranked 175 of 227 |
| Mexico | 930 | 366 | 15 | 5.00
Legal
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
O
Online Casinos Legal ARTICLE 2. ...The General Directorate of Gaming is responsible for authorizing, controlling, monitoring, process and resolve matters related to compliance with the Act and these Regulations, including all administrative and punitive procedures resulting from gambling and lotteries. Besides, it is also responsible for the issuance, amendment and discharge of permits of gambling and lotteries, as well as monitoring of enforcement of the terms and conditions set forth therein. Penalty For Players Mexican players can access online casino games and sports betting options. Operators have rules and regulations to follow, but online casinos are not allowed to operate within Mexico. Mexican residents can play at international online casinos |
748
Gambling Availability Score 748. Ranked 89 of 227 |
| Micronesia | 1195 | 1168 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| There is no Central Government. Chuuk is the largest of the islands. Legislation has been introduced to establish casinos, but nothing has come up. No definite law. Some islands are more inclined to allow online gaming, others are against.
There is no Central Government. Chuuk is the largest of the islands. Legislation has been introduced to establish casinos, but nothing has come up. No definite law. Some islands are more inclined to allow online gaming, others are against.
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909
Gambling Availability Score 909. Ranked 3 of 227 | |
| Moldova | 1128 | 41 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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This Law determines the legal, organizational and economic regulation through licensing of entrepreneurial activity, determine the types of activities subject to regulation by licensing and is oriented towards ensuring compliance with the conditions established by law for the conduct of activities subject to regulation by licensing. (1) Gambling provided by this Law may be performed using the Internet, mobile and telephone systems. (2) The activity of the organization and conduct of gambling through communication systems are state monopoly and is not licensed. Gambling carried out through communication systems are organized by state-owned economic entity authorized to conduct gambling constitutes state monopoly. |
876
Gambling Availability Score 876. Ranked 9 of 227 |
| Monaco | 938 | 412 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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The authorization referred to in Article 350 of the Criminal Code to establish or maintain a house of gambling can only be granted under the conditions established by this Act and for game worn on a list established by an order sovereign that sets the mode of regulation governing the operation of each game. This law is however not applicable to lotteries, mutual paris and forecast contests. Article 11 – Monaco residents, officials and agents of the State, from the Commune and the public institutions may not participate in gambling. |
811
Gambling Availability Score 811. Ranked 20 of 227 |
| Mongolia | 858 | 3 | 0 | 1.00
Legal for foreign visitors only
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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13. The term “Gambling in the prohibited forms (casino)” in the article 243.1 covers slot machines, electronic machines which use tokens or cash to generate profit, and all types of games of bet and chance of money which use chips, cards, and specialized casino tables, casino machines, casino devices and facilities. |
713
Gambling Availability Score 713. Ranked 105 of 227 |
| Montenegro | 823 | 32 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
771
Gambling Availability Score 771. Ranked 67 of 227 | |
| Morocco | 830 | 58 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| As Morocco is officially an Islamic country the government cannot pass laws legalizing gambling activities. However, there are no laws prohibiting gambling either. In this status quo there are 8 Casinos operating legally in Morocco, with 3 of them in Agadir.
No regulations outlawing gambling are present
As Morocco is officially an Islamic country the government cannot pass laws legalizing gambling activities. However, there are no laws prohibiting gambling either. In this status quo there are 8 Casinos operating legally in Morocco, with 3 of them in Agadir.
No regulations outlawing gambling are present
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Land Based Casinos Legal Rabat - Morocco is one African country where gambling is entirely legal |
784
Gambling Availability Score 784. Ranked 53 of 227 |
| Mozambique | 797 | 265 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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The eligible areas for concession of exploration of gambling are exclusively areas of touristic interest. |
773
Gambling Availability Score 773. Ranked 66 of 227 |
| Myanmar | 559 | 551 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| There is no gambling regulatory commission in the country. However, Myanmar has finalized a new gambling law that would pave the way for casinos in the three-star and higher hotels near border crossings. These casinos would only allow foreigners inside their premises.
There is no gambling regulatory commission in the country. However, Myanmar has finalized a new gambling law that would pave the way for casinos in the three-star and higher hotels near border crossings. These casinos would only allow foreigners inside their premises.
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“….. Sub-Inspector of Police of the respective Departments to cause to enter, search the gambling house and make arrest." |
691
Gambling Availability Score 691. Ranked 115 of 227 |
| Namibia | 840 | 450 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
787
Gambling Availability Score 787. Ranked 48 of 227 | |
| Nauru | 906 | 895 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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A person may apply to the Secretary for a licence to conduct bingo, betting on sports or other events, a lottery, table games or games conducted on gaming machine |
810
Gambling Availability Score 810. Ranked 22 of 227 |
| Nepal | 884 | 872 | 0 | 1.00
Legal for foreign visitors only
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| Government of Nepal issues licenses only to 5 star hotels that are available to foreign visitors only to run Casinos.
Government of Nepal issues licenses only to 5 star hotels that are available to foreign visitors only to run Casinos.
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Prohibition against gambling or causing gambling:
(1) No person shall commit an act of gambling, causing gambling or make arrangements for gambling berth (Khal Thapne) or shall use or cause to use any building, room or place which is entitled to, possessed or controlled by him/her for gambling or causing for gambling nor shall any person him/herself seat on gambling spot (den).
(2) If a person finds or knows an act or activity punishable pursuant to Sub-section (1), is being committed or going to be committed, he/she shall not conceal the fact thereof nor shall aid or abet anyone in the committing such an offence. If a person commits or causes to commit an act prohibited under Section 3 shall be liable to following penalty for each offence;
(a) He/ She shall be liable to a fine not exceeding with Two Hundred Rupees for committing the offence for first time, an imprisonment from one month to Three months for second time and an imprisonment of One year from third time. Provided that, in the course of specifying the period of imprisonment for an first time offender for failing to pay the fine, such an offender shall not be imprisoned more than Two months despite the period of imprisonment may be calculated more than Two months while specifying the imprisonment in lieu of a fine so imposed. |
532
Gambling Availability Score 532. Ranked 167 of 227 |
| Netherlands | 270 | 9 | 42 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
O
Online Casinos Legal On 1 April 2021, the Remote Gambling Act (Wet kansspelen op afstand) entered into force, which enabled the licensing of remote games of chance. |
552
Gambling Availability Score 552. Ranked 160 of 227 |
| New Caledonia | 742 | 311 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| 0 |
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Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. At the request of the Regulatory Authority of Online Games (ARJEL), chairman of the High Court of Parisordered on January 9, block access to illegal site romecasino.com hosted in Canada and operated by the company Morriyen Investments Ltd, based in Cyprus . This is the first time the TGI issuing such order on an online casino since the entry into force of the law legalizing online gaming. So far, the sites at fault and warned by Arjel had all eventually comply, with two exceptions, StanJames and FiveDimes (sports and horse paris). When stopping access to a supply of paris or gambling and gambling in unauthorized online was ordained under the conditions defined by Article 61 of the Law of 12 May 2010 referred to above , the persons referred in 1 of I of Article 6 of the Law of 21 June 2004 referred to above shall at that stop using the domain name blocking protocol (DNS). Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. |
514
Gambling Availability Score 514. Ranked 171 of 227 |
| New Zealand | 1109 | 1095 | 280 | 5.00
Legal
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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A casino may be operated only by a person who holds a casino operator’s licence Gambling in New Zealand is illegal unless it is authorised by or under the Gambling Act 2003. In addition to this rule there are certain forms of gambling that are specifically prohibited under the Act: Remote Interactive Gambling Prohibited, Advertising Overseas Gambling Prohibited, Prohibited Gambling Excerpts of the Gambling Act 2003, Prohibited Prizes. |
809
Gambling Availability Score 809. Ranked 23 of 227 |
| Nicaragua | 710 | 289 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Land-based casino law Article 1. Purpose. This Law aims to establish rules, procedures and basic requirements for the authorization, regulation, control, monitoring and operation of casinos and games, which will be allowed in the country to improve the economic environment, promote industry and tourist infrastructure, create jobs and increase the revenue collection of the Public Treasury of the Nation. Online Casino law for operators 2. Casino: Establishment which operates slot machines, table games, wagering on sporting events and/or other betting games included in the catalog of games approved by the enforcement authority. These establishments are authorized, regulated and supervised by the implementing authority, subject to the general provisions, requirements and procedures that establish this law, rules and regulations. The categories under which casinos operate will be those established by this Law. |
743
Gambling Availability Score 743. Ranked 95 of 227 |
| Niger | 869 | 381 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
797
Gambling Availability Score 797. Ranked 39 of 227 | |
| Nigeria | 748 | 738 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
686
Gambling Availability Score 686. Ranked 117 of 227 | |
| North Korea | 1038 | 45 | 0 | 1.00
Legal for foreign visitors only
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| Gambling is forbidden for North Korean citizens, but foreign visitors are allowed to play. Internet is not widespread: as of late 2014 there are 1,024 IP addresses in the country. But ten years ago there were at least two gambling websites – DPRKLotto.com and jupae.com, which provided lotteries for both South and North Korean citizens (but later in 2000s they have been closed).
Gambling is forbidden for North Korean citizens, but foreign visitors are allowed to play. Internet is not widespread: as of late 2014 there are 1,024 IP addresses in the country. But ten years ago there were at least two gambling websites – DPRKLotto.com and jupae.com, which provided lotteries for both South and North Korean citizens (but later in 2000s they have been closed).
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445
Gambling Availability Score 445. Ranked 195 of 227 | |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 716 | 40 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Tinian Dynasty is the only casino in operation in NMI.There is apparently a deadlock in new legislation for casinos. Two groups are battling for the license.
Tinian Dynasty is the only casino in operation in NMI.There is apparently a deadlock in new legislation for casinos. Two groups are battling for the license.
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(1)(A) The Commission shall, by regulation, set forth 4 licensing criteria for the ownership and operation of casinos on 5 Rota, provided that such licensing criteria shall not be designed to 6 give any casino a competitive advantage over any other casino |
745
Gambling Availability Score 745. Ranked 92 of 227 |
| Norway | 1023 | 402 | 194 | 0.00
Banned
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| Only one online casino is allowed in the country, run by the government controlled gambling company.
Only one online casino is allowed in the country, run by the government controlled gambling company.
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Without authority in law it is not permitted to mediate gambling in connection with sporting and other competitions, and number games. It is likewise prohibited to sell or offer for sale coupons and the like in such measures. Mediating gambling without statutory authority includes amongst others payment of stakes and prizes in such lotteries. One government corporation, in which the state owns all the shares, shall be the gambling company. It's only Norwegian Tipping and Norwegian Rikstoto that can provide regulated gaming website in Norway. Violation of the provisions of this law or involvement in this is punished by fines or imprisonment for up to three months. Norwegian banks and other financial institutions are not allowed to transfer money to foreign gambling operators. On foreign online games you having to pay taxes for winnings above a certain size, and winnings from gambling games not offered in this country. Winnings from foreign online gaming companies are regulated by the Tax Law § 550 of incidental income. |
640
Gambling Availability Score 640. Ranked 134 of 227 |
| Oman | 877 | 57 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
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Article (232): Gambling – games where luck overcomes skill or acumen
Article (233): A term of imprisonment of not less than six months and not more than three years and a fine not exceeding five hundred riyals for each established or managed gambling activity. And everyone who participates in gambling games shall be punished with the same sentence. All tools and money used in gambling activities are to be confiscated Article (232): Gambling – games where luck overcomes skill or acumen
Article (233): A term of imprisonment of not less than six months and not more than three years and a fine not exceeding five hundred riyals for each established or managed gambling activity. And everyone who participates in gambling games shall be punished with the same sentence. All tools and money used in gambling activities are to be confiscated Article (233): A term of imprisonment of not less than six months and not more than three years and a fine not exceeding five hundred riyals for each established or managed gambling activity. And everyone who participates in gambling games shall be punished with the same sentence. All tools and money used in gambling activities are to be confiscated Like other Islamic countries, Middle East Oman government blocks adult sites, gambling resources, anti-political and anti-religious web content. |
370
Gambling Availability Score 370. Ranked 210 of 227 |
| Pakistan | 557 | 550 | 1 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Penalty for owning or keeping, or having the use of any house – Whoever- a) being the owner, occupier, or having the use , of any house, , room, tent, enclosure, vehicle, vessel or other place, keeps or uses, or knowingly or willfully permits the same to be occupied, kept or used by any other person as a common gaming house or…. shall be punishable with imprisonment of a term not less than one month not more than a year,…. Penalty for gaming in private places |
390
Gambling Availability Score 390. Ranked 204 of 227 |
| Palau | 892 | 881 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
705
Gambling Availability Score 705. Ranked 109 of 227 | |
| Panama | 713 | 308 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Article 1. Enactment. The following regulation is issued in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Panama, in order to regulate the operation of slot halls Type "A" and Full Casinos of the Republic of Panama.
Article 12. Preliminary authorization from the convenience of a location to operate a game room. Any legal entity interested in obtaining a contract may request to the Gaming Control Board a preliminary authorization of the desired location to operate a games room. In order to operate a long distance gaming system, the operator must petition and obtain a gaming license issued by the Gaming Control Board of the Republic of Panama. |
644
Gambling Availability Score 644. Ranked 133 of 227 |
| Papua New Guinea | 855 | 844 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| There are as yet no land-based casinos in the country, although there are video poker machines in some tourist hotels
There are as yet no land-based casinos in the country, although there are video poker machines in some tourist hotels
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The Gaming Control Act 2007, Being an Act to provide for the control of all forms of gaming including lotteries, games and wagers, gaming machines and casinos and for their operation, and for related purposes, (1) Subject to this section, a person may apply to the Board, together with such application fee as is prescribed, for approval to conduct an overseas lottery or gaming product including lottery and gaming by means of the internet. Foreign online casinos that were not authorised by local authorities to offer their services to PNG residents are technically illegal. |
652
Gambling Availability Score 652. Ranked 128 of 227 |
| Paraguay | 891 | 363 | 3 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| 0 |
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Art. 25. The concession for running casinos will be only granted in Asunción and the Departments of Alto Paraná, Itapúa, Amambay, Cordillera, Misiones and Central. More than one casino may operate in the city of Asunción and other cities with more than 250,000 (two hundred and fifty thousand) inhabitants. Art. 24. Of casinos. Establishments for performing gambling such as roulette, baccarat, cards, dice, electronic gaming and similar operating in one local are considered casinos. "The provisions of this law establishes regulations to be
adjusted natural or legal persons wishing to install and operate gambling
allowed by this law.
For the purpose of this law is meant by betting or gambling acquisition of goods or
right as a result of a future event or one performed, but
unknown to the parties, by means that are not decided by force, skill or
intelligence players, or in which these attributes attend a minimum percentage
and no decisive impact on the outcome" |
675
Gambling Availability Score 675. Ranked 121 of 227 |
| Peru | 982 | 393 | 11 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| The new legislation is expected to enter force at the beginning of 2024
The new legislation is expected to enter force at the beginning of 2024
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Land Based Casinos Legal The exploitation of casino games can only be performed in establishments located in districts approved by Supreme Resolution countersigned by the Minister of Industry, Tourism, Integration and International Trade Negotiations, for which it will be taken into account in addition to the existing tourism infrastructure, health reasons, moral and public safety.
5.2 Establishments for the exploitation of casino games and slot machines may not be located less than 150 (one hundred and fifty) meters of churches, educational institutions, barracks and hospitals. Online Casinos Legal The government of Peru has promulgated Law 31806, which will legalise online gambling and sports betting in the country |
826
Gambling Availability Score 826. Ranked 15 of 227 |
| Philippines | 635 | 626 | 3 | 5.00
Legal
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Online Casinos Legal The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s regulatory function is undertaken primarily by the Gaming Licensing and Development Department (GLDD). This includes issuance of licenses or authority to operate casinos, traditional and electronic bingo parlors, electronic gaming outlets, sports betting kiosks and poker rooms to private entities. GLDD sets regulations and guidelines for gaming operations and performs related tasks. Online Casinos Legal President-elect Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday he would stop online gambling operations and ordered regulators to revoke all licenses “soon.” Penalty For Players Persons who are found guilty of violating anti-illegal gambling laws and regulations could be held liable for fines, suspension or closure of the business, and even imprisonment, when decreed by the court. |
547
Gambling Availability Score 547. Ranked 164 of 227 |
| Poland | 659 | 181 | 55 | 5.00
Legal
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
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Art.15. 1. Casinos may be located in towns with a population of at least 250 thousand residents for 1 casino. For each additional 250 thousand residents the number of allowed casinos is increased by 1. The total number of casinos in the region can not be higher than 1 casino in each full 650 thousand residents of the region. § 1. Who in violation of the law or the conditions of concession or permit arranges or leading a game of chance playing the slot machine or mutual betting, punishable by a fine of up to 720 daily rates or imprisonment for up to 3 years, or both penalties together.
(It refers to any kind of gambling which is running without government approval) |
395
Gambling Availability Score 395. Ranked 202 of 227 |
| Portugal | 606 | 227 | 29 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Players can only be punished for gambling in land-based casinos.
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The right to promote betting contests is reserved to the State. The State grants the Santa Casa da Misericordia de Lisboa your organization and exploitation on an exclusive basis for the entire national territory. 2nd Article
Legal Framework’s Approval for Online Gambling and Betting
It is approved, in appendix I of the present law decree and of which is an integrant part, the Legal Framework for Online Gambling and Betting. |
697
Gambling Availability Score 697. Ranked 112 of 227 |
| Puerto Rico | 697 | 259 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Puerto Rico is a United States territory, and therefore online gambling is banned in accordance with US Laws.
Puerto Rico is a United States territory, and therefore online gambling is banned in accordance with US Laws.
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"COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO
TOURISM COMPANY
GAMING REGULATION OF PUERTO RICO" The statutory laws of the United States not locally inapplicable, except as hereinbefore or hereinafter otherwise provided, shall have the same force and effect in Puerto Rico as in the United States |
638
Gambling Availability Score 638. Ranked 136 of 227 |
| Qatar | 883 | 55 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
472
Gambling Availability Score 472. Ranked 186 of 227 | |
| Reunion Island | 1182 | 1158 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| French territory; laws of France are in force
French territory; laws of France are in force
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Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. At the request of the Regulatory Authority of Online Games (ARJEL), chairman of the High Court of Parisordered on January 9, block access to illegal site romecasino.com hosted in Canada and operated by the company Morriyen Investments Ltd, based in Cyprus . This is the first time the TGI issuing such order on an online casino since the entry into force of the law legalizing online gaming. So far, the sites at fault and warned by Arjel had all eventually comply, with two exceptions, StanJames and FiveDimes (sports and horse paris). When stopping access to a supply of paris or gambling and gambling in unauthorized online places was ordained under the conditions defined by Article 61 of the Law of 12 May 2010 referred to above, the persons referred in 1 of I of Article 6 of the Law of 21 June 2004 referred to above shall at that stop using the domain name blocking protocol (DNS). Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. |
664
Gambling Availability Score 664. Ranked 126 of 227 |
| Romania | 503 | 25 | 4 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Currently online regulation applies to Romanian casinos and casinos registered in EU.
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Online Casinos Legal Casino games - remote - the totality of gambling as defined in subparagraph c) and d), that are fully carried out otherwise than by the physical presence of players, organized by the same operator on the same platform game that uses a single Internet domain and that are organized and transmitted via any communication system (Internet, fixed or mobile systems and other transmission systems) and an organizer of gambling license and authorization obtained from ONJN in Romania Online Casinos Legal Nevertheless, irrespective of whether the licensed online operator is a Romanian or foreign company, as long as the main gaming server is not placed in Romania, the respective operator will be required to establish safe and “mirror” servers in the Romanian territory.Government Emergency Ordinance no. 77/2009 on the organization and operation of gambling, which appear to raise issues of compatibility with the fundamental principles of freedom to provide services covered by Article 56 of the Functioning Treaty of European Union, "and that makes' objections to the inconsistency of Romanian legal framework on gambling" the present emergency ordinance propose legislative regulations in order to avoid infringement of the European Union Treaty, but also to serve the interests of the state monopoly established on gambling. |
632
Gambling Availability Score 632. Ranked 139 of 227 |
| Russia | 1060 | 229 | 20 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| More than 250 gambling websites are blocked by ISPs on demand of Roskomnadzor
More than 250 gambling websites are blocked by ISPs on demand of Roskomnadzor
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1. State regulation of activity in the organization and conduct of gambling is done by:
1) establishing the order of activities for the organization and conduct of gambling and related restrictions, mandatory requirements for the gambling, gambling establishments, visitors to gambling, gaming zones;
2) highlight areas designated for the activity of the organization and conduct of gambling - gambling zones;
3) the issuance of permits for activities on the organization and conduct of gambling in the gambling zones;
4) the issuance of licenses for activities to organize and conduct gambling in bookmakers and betting; 3. The activities of the organization and conduct of gambling, using information and telecommunication networks, including network "Internet", as well as means of communication, including mobile communications, is prohibited, except as provided for by this Federal Law. |
633
Gambling Availability Score 633. Ranked 137 of 227 |
| Russian Federation | 623 | 167 | 0 | -0.01
Unknown
| -0.01
Unknown
| -0.01
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
352
Gambling Availability Score 352. Ranked 212 of 227 | |
| Rwanda | 789 | 779 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
760
Gambling Availability Score 760. Ranked 82 of 227 | |
| Saint Barthelemy | 1192 | 488 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| French territory; laws of France are in force
French territory; laws of France are in force
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Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. At the request of the Regulatory Authority of Online Games (ARJEL), chairman of the High Court of Parisordered on January 9, block access to illegal site romecasino.com hosted in Canada and operated by the company Morriyen Investments Ltd, based in Cyprus . This is the first time the TGI issuing such order on an online casino since the entry into force of the law legalizing online gaming. So far, the sites at fault and warned by Arjel had all eventually comply, with two exceptions, StanJames and FiveDimes (sports and horse paris). When stopping access to a supply of paris or gambling and gambling in unauthorized online was ordained under the conditions defined by Article 61 of the Law of 12 May 2010 referred to above , the persons referred in 1 of I of Article 6 of the Law of 21 June 2004 referred to above shall at that stop using the domain name blocking protocol (DNS). Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. |
668
Gambling Availability Score 668. Ranked 123 of 227 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 895 | 883 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
806
Gambling Availability Score 806. Ranked 28 of 227 | |
| Saint Lucia | 886 | 874 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
803
Gambling Availability Score 803. Ranked 32 of 227 | |
| Saint Martin | 631 | 622 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| French territory; laws of France are in force
French territory; laws of France are in force
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Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. At the request of the Regulatory Authority of Online Games (ARJEL), chairman of the High Court of Parisordered on January 9, block access to illegal site romecasino.com hosted in Canada and operated by the company Morriyen Investments Ltd, based in Cyprus . This is the first time the TGI issuing such order on an online casino since the entry into force of the law legalizing online gaming. So far, the sites at fault and warned by Arjel had all eventually comply, with two exceptions, StanJames and FiveDimes (sports and horse paris). When stopping access to a supply of paris or gambling and gambling in unauthorized online was ordained under the conditions defined by Article 61 of the Law of 12 May 2010 referred to above , the persons referred in 1 of I of Article 6 of the Law of 21 June 2004 referred to above shall at that stop using the domain name blocking protocol (DNS). Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90,000 fine. These penalties are increased to seven years imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang. |
476
Gambling Availability Score 476. Ranked 184 of 227 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 984 | 972 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Land-based casino law 59. Two casinos operate in SVG, one being a small, local club in Saint Vincent with a limited number of regular patrons, the other being a relatively new operation in a large upscale resort on Canouan Island. |
837
Gambling Availability Score 837. Ranked 12 of 227 |
| Samoa | 859 | 848 | 0 | 1.00
Legal for foreign visitors only
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| The act provides regulation for 2 casinos in the hotels located in this country. Only foreign passport holders can place bets.
The act provides regulation for 2 casinos in the hotels located in this country. Only foreign passport holders can place bets.
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CASINO AND GAMBLING CONTROL ACT 2010. AN ACT to establish the Gambling Control Authority and, for the promotion of tourism to provide for the licensing of casinos and control of their operation, and for other forms of gambling, and for related purposes. |
714
Gambling Availability Score 714. Ranked 104 of 227 |
| San Marino | 937 | 244 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| Online casino providers are required to follow Italian AAMS rules.
Online casino providers are required to follow Italian AAMS rules.
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The gambling is allowed within the limits of the sites approved by AAMS. AAMS is to combat online fraud with blocking the access to unauthorized sites, implementing the provisions contained in Article 1 of the budget law 2006. The list of unauthorized sites is constantly updated at this
<a href="http://www.agenziadoganemonopoli.gov.it/wps/wcm/connect/internet/ed/lagenzia/monopoli+comunica/contrasto+illegalita/siti+soggetti+ad+inibizione" target="_blank">link</a> |
750
Gambling Availability Score 750. Ranked 88 of 227 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 880 | 302 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
801
Gambling Availability Score 801. Ranked 34 of 227 | |
| Saudi Arabia | 814 | 56 | 2 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| As Saudi Arabia is governed under Islamic law, gambling is illegal in this country.
As Saudi Arabia is governed under Islamic law, gambling is illegal in this country.
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Intoxicants, games of chance [maysir], [worship of] idols, and [divination by] arrows are nothing but an abomination, Satan's handiwork. |
348
Gambling Availability Score 348. Ranked 213 of 227 |
| Senegal | 807 | 347 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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The opening of authorization of a gaming establishment is presented by the person, or qualified representative of the company that operates the facility as an owner or tenant .The Applicant drafts his application in the form of the model annexed .the file includes Originally the parts listed in alinéas1 8 of Article 4 below .The application is made to Minister of the Interior, which issues a receipt on paper and communicating it to the notice Minister of Finance |
776
Gambling Availability Score 776. Ranked 62 of 227 |
| Serbia | 553 | 21 | 2 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Organizing gambling games is an activity of general interest to the Republic of Serbia and such as that all exclusive rights belong to Republic of Serbia, unless it is not stated otherwise by this law. These regulations specify the types of games of chance, in accordance with article 4, paragraph 1 of the Act on Games of Chance ("Official Gazette of RS", no. 8 8/11 and 93/12-other law - hereinafter referred to as the Act), can organize in accordance with the Act. |
649
Gambling Availability Score 649. Ranked 130 of 227 |
| Seychelles | 884 | 872 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
792
Gambling Availability Score 792. Ranked 46 of 227 | |
| Sierra Leone | 827 | 815 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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GST is imposed on Gambling
“entertainment” means the provision offood,beverages, tobacco, amusement, recreation or
hospitality of any kind, including gambling;
Goods and services for which no tax credits are allowed |
783
Gambling Availability Score 783. Ranked 55 of 227 |
| Singapore | 637 | 42 | 4 | 5.00
Legal
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| Singapore is home to two casinos, one operated by Las Vegas Sands and the other by Genting Singapore
Singapore is home to two casinos, one operated by Las Vegas Sands and the other by Genting Singapore
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Gambling is regulated tightly through strict laws to maintain law and order as well as to minimise potential harm to the society. Gambling activities are prohibited unless they are exempted or licensed. |
318
Gambling Availability Score 318. Ranked 219 of 227 |
| Slovakia | 635 | 16 | 4 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
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Online Casinos Legal According to Article 77 of Gambling act, the Office for the Regulation of Gambling (the "Authority") issues the general licence and makes decisions on granting or removal of the individual licence, issues methodological guidelines in the area of gambling games, conducts supervision, imposes sanctions and executes other activities according to the Gambling act in area of gambling games. |
607
Gambling Availability Score 607. Ranked 145 of 227 |
| Slovenia | 759 | 23 | 2 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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This Act regulates the system of gaming in a way that gambling is conducted in an orderly and controlled environment to prevent money laundering, fraud and other criminal actions or conduct contrary to public policy to protect minors and other vulnerable persons against the harmful effects of excessive gambling and to protect the participants of gambling. Gambling on the internet or via other telecommunication means (hereinafter referred to as "online gaming") can be held only by companies that have a permission for permanent organizing of gambling or permission for organizing gambling in the land-based casinos, and only for a specific sort of online gambling, determined in the permission contract, signed between the concessionaire and the minister, responsible for finance. |
550
Gambling Availability Score 550. Ranked 163 of 227 |
| Solomon Islands | 902 | 891 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
808
Gambling Availability Score 808. Ranked 24 of 227 | |
| Somalia | 690 | 45 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| As per Islamic law
As per Islamic law
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376
Gambling Availability Score 376. Ranked 207 of 227 | |
| South Africa | 886 | 876 | 35 | 5.00
Legal
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Government took a decision to allow legalized and regulated gambling in the Republic based on a 1994 report into gambling also known as the “Wiehahn Commission” report. The National Gambling Act (NGA) prescribes that only certain modes of gambling are legal in South Africa. These are: Casinos, Bingo, Betting and Limited Payout Machines. This is only 100% legal IF the gambling operator is licensed by a Provincial Gambling Board in South Africa to provide online betting and IF you are over 18 years. South Africans cannot gamble with international companies from within the Republic. |
603
Gambling Availability Score 603. Ranked 147 of 227 |
| South Korea | 1201 | 49 | 3 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| Koreans are not allowed to gamble in any casinos other than the one in Kangwon Island. Foreigners may gamble in a variety of casinos located in most major tourist cities.
Koreans are not allowed to gamble in any casinos other than the one in Kangwon Island. Foreigners may gamble in a variety of casinos located in most major tourist cities.
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The purpose of this law is based on the composition of the gaming industry, and to improve the quality of people's cultural life and development of the national economy by establishing a healthy game culture of the people of the appointed Game Industry Promotion and instructions on how to use the geimmul made for the purpose of setting contribute. Article 247 (Setting up Places for Gambling, etc.)
A person who, for gain, sets up a place or space for gambling shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than five years, or by a fine not exceeding thirty million won. [This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 11731, Apr. 5, 2013]
Article 249 (Concurrent Imposition of Fines)
A fine not exceeding ten million won may be concurrently imposed for a crime prescribed in Article 246 (2), 247, or 248 (1). [This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 11731, Apr. 5, 2013] Article 246 (Gambling and Habitual Gambling)
(1) A person who commits the offense of gambling shall be punished by a fine not exceeding ten million won: Provided, That gambling for a mere pastime shall be exonerated from the punishment.
(2) A person who habitually commits the crime of paragraph (1) shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than three years, or by a fine not exceeding twenty million won. [This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 11731, Apr. 5, 2013]
Article 249 (Concurrent Imposition of Fines)
A fine not exceeding ten million won may be concurrently imposed for a crime prescribed in Article 246 (2), 247, or 248 (1). [This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 11731, Apr. 5, 2013] "However, with the charge of criminal group organization, the operators will be subject to harsher punishments of up to life sentences," an official of the National Police Agency said. Isp Blocks The new measures will apply to 895 foreign websites that are linked to porn, gambling or copyright infringement. |
551
Gambling Availability Score 551. Ranked 162 of 227 |
| South Sudan | 707 | 697 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| The legal situation surrounding gambling in South Sudan is unclear and it seems to be largely unregulated at this date. There are no casinos or poker rooms in the country.
The legal situation surrounding gambling in South Sudan is unclear and it seems to be largely unregulated at this date. There are no casinos or poker rooms in the country.
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There is no regulation regulating online gambling. Only a small part of the country have internet access. |
742
Gambling Availability Score 742. Ranked 96 of 227 |
| Spain | 373 | 161 | 33 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
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Article 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Act is to regulate gaming activity, in its various forms, that is developed with state level in order to ensure the protection of public order, fight against fraud, prevent addictive behaviors, protect the rights of children and safeguard the rights of the participants in the games, without prejudice to the provisions of the Statute of Autonomy.
Article 10. General Licenses. Interested individuals in developing activities of not occasional game should get, prior to the development of any type of game, a general license for each game mode defined in Article 3, letters c), d), e) and f), depending on the type of game that they propose to market. h) Games through electronic, computer, telematics and interactive media. These use any mechanism, installation, equipment or system that allows to produce, store or transmit documents, data and information, including any networks of communication open or restricted as television, Internet, fixed and mobile telephony or otherwise, or interactive communication, be it in real time or delayed.
The exercise of activities no reserved under this Act is subject to prior obtaining of certificate corresponding, in the terms provided in the following articles. In accordance with this Act, authorizations and licenses of gambling activities are considered enabling titles. The infractions considered as minor will be sanctioned by the National Gaming Commission with:
a) A written warning.
b) A fine of up to one hundred thousand euros.
2. The infractions considered as serious infringements will be sanctioned by the National Gaming Commission with the following sanctions:
a) Fine of hundred thousand to a million euros.
b) Suspension of activity in Spain for a maximum period of six months. Penalty For Players The gaming rule establishes that " infractions classified as minor will be sanctioned by the National Gaming Commission" with written warning and fines of up to 100,000 euros . |
328
Gambling Availability Score 328. Ranked 215 of 227 |
| Sri Lanka | 828 | 817 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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2. (1) No person shall, from and after January 1, 2012 engage in the business of a Casino other than under the authority of a valid license issued in that behalf by the Minister, and within a specific area to be designated by the Minister by Order published in the Gazette. |
743
Gambling Availability Score 743. Ranked 94 of 227 |
| Sudan | 629 | 39 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| As per Islamic law
As per Islamic law
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215
Gambling Availability Score 215. Ranked 225 of 227 | |
| Suriname | 875 | 27 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| There are two laws in Suriname regarding gambling;
Loterijwet 1939
Wet Hazardspelen 1962
In this legislation online gambling is not mentioned.
There are two laws in Suriname regarding gambling;
Loterijwet 1939
Wet Hazardspelen 1962
In this legislation online gambling is not mentioned.
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The Institute is responsible for the assessment of licence applications for the operation of games of chance. |
739
Gambling Availability Score 739. Ranked 97 of 227 |
| Swaziland | 876 | 865 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Land-based casino law Any person who keeps or visits a gambling house or gaming table within Swaziland shall be guilty of an offense |
800
Gambling Availability Score 800. Ranked 36 of 227 |
| Sweden | 748 | 124 | 74 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| The four casinos are located in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Sundsvall
The four casinos are located in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö and Sundsvall
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There are two main laws that deal with online gambling in this country (Sweden): The law of lotteries from 1994 and the law of Casino from 1999. These laws restrict basically licensing for legitimate internet casinos in Sweden to the state-owned company Svenska Spel AB and prohibits any other company from marketing their onlinecasinos. "1 § With the casino under this Act roulette games, dice games,
card games and similar games to be held in premises which
are mainly used for this purpose (a casino).
2 § Casino games may not be organized without permission. Permission
to casino games may include games on slot machines and
machines other referred to in § 6 Lottery Act (1994: 1000).
Provisions relating to certain obligations of the operator
under this Act The Act (2009: 62) on
measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. Law (2009: 70) .
3 § There may be no more than six casinos." These laws (the law of lottery and the law of Casino) don't make the player criminals just because of they are playing at online casinos. From the player's perspective all online casinos are legal in Sweden. It gives players the right to take part in any legitimate online casino if they want, without having to be afraid to get into trouble with the law. So far, the Swedish government has not even tried to stop foreign sites from operating in Sweden, which means that the players have a wide range of reliable online casinos to choose from. Online Casinos Legal Any gambling directed at the Swedish market without a Swedish licence is illegal and it is also prohibited to aid and abet (e.g. market or advertise) such gambling |
716
Gambling Availability Score 716. Ranked 103 of 227 |
| Switzerland | 847 | 483 | 114 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Block access to unlicensed gaming sites will come into force after July 2019
Guide to Switzerland Online Gambling and Best Casinos
Is online gambling legal in Switzerland? the answer is in our detailed guide, which has a list of reputable online operators with popular games for the Swiss market.
Block access to unlicensed gaming sites will come into force after July 2019
Guide to Switzerland Online Gambling and Best Casinos
Is online gambling legal in Switzerland? the answer is in our detailed guide, which has a list of reputable online operators with popular games for the Swiss market.
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Gambling – games that use a return for a financial sponsors profit or other pecuniary benefit in view is, the overall or quietly due to chance. Gambling, especially over the internet is forbidden. Online Casinos Legal Organising online games of chance and any activity, which supports, funds or simply facilitates online gambling is illegal in Switzerland (Article 5, FGA). This typically includes online casinos (that is, cash games of chance offered online). |
650
Gambling Availability Score 650. Ranked 129 of 227 |
| Syria | 1055 | 56 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
L
Land-based casino law Intoxicants, games of chance [maysir], [worship of] idols, and [divination by] arrows are but an abomination, Satan's handiwork. |
531
Gambling Availability Score 531. Ranked 168 of 227 |
| Taiwan | 778 | 57 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
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Chapter XXI Gambling Offenses
ARTICLE 266
(1) A person who gambles in a public place or a place open to the public shall be punished with a fine of not more than 1,000 yuan. An object which is gambled to provide temporary amusement shall not be subject to the following rule.
(II) The gambling device or an object of value found at the gambling table or location of exchange of gambling tokens shall be confiscated whether or not it belongs to the offender.
ARTICLE 268
A person furnishing a place to gamble or assembles persons to gamble for the purpose of gain shall be punished with imprisonment for not more than three years; in addition, a fine of not more than 3,000 yuan may be imposed. |
336
Gambling Availability Score 336. Ranked 214 of 227 |
| Tajikistan | 829 | 201 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| There are no laws restricting people from placing bets on online casinos.
There are no laws restricting people from placing bets on online casinos.
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784
Gambling Availability Score 784. Ranked 54 of 227 | |
| Tanzania | 768 | 758 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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An Act to provide for the regulation of gaming activities; to provide for establishment of the Gaming Board of Tanzania; to provide for the control and licensing by the Board of gaming activities; to prohibit certain transactions and to provide for related matters. "PART VI
AMENDMENT OF THE GAMING ACT,
(CAP. 41)" |
763
Gambling Availability Score 763. Ranked 81 of 227 |
| Thailand | 825 | 34 | 11 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| 0 |
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Section 4: anyone is not allowed to provide or play any kind of gambling specified in account (a). Attached hereto.
Account (a)
1. ab. Lottery
2. Pau
3. Pau-Kum
4. Nuts
5. Nine-Eight
6. Jab-Yi-Kee
7. Dominoes
8. Bier-Bok or Even-Odd Number or Ejong
9. Three cards
10. Three sticks
11. Ivory or Pok
12. Red-Black sticks or scarlet fever
13. E-Pong-Krob
14. Kam-Tad
15. Spinning stick or spinning wheel
16. Big head or flash cards
17. Playing with torturing animal such as to tie a knife or thorns to the animal or poison or drunken the animal to crash or fight or set a fire on a turtle's back for racing or other kind of torturing animals in a similar manner to these.
18. Gambling on Billiards
19. Throw coins
20. Si-ngow-luk
21. Kluk-klick
22. Every kind of Gourds
23. High-Low
24. E-koy
25. Spin a coin
26. E-pong-sud
27. Bacara
28. Slot Machine
Section 13: Any person who violates the provisions of Section 4 is an offense and shall be punished with imprisonment from 3 months up to 3 years and a fine ranging from 500 baht up to 5,000 baht, or both. Section 4: anyone is not allowed to provide or play any kind of gambling specified in account (a). Attached hereto.
Account (a)
1. ab. Lottery
2. Pau
3. Pau-Kum
4. Nuts
5. Nine-Eight
6. Jab-Yi-Kee
7. Dominoes
8. Bier-Bok or Even-Odd Number or Ejong
9. Three cards
10. Three sticks
11. Ivory or Pok
12. Red-Black sticks or scarlet fever
13. E-Pong-Krob
14. Kam-Tad
15. Spinning stick or spinning wheel
16. Big head or flash cards
17. Playing with torturing animal such as to tie a knife or thorns to the animal or poison or drunken the animal to crash or fight or set a fire on a turtle's back for racing or other kind of torturing animals in a similar manner to these.
18. Gambling on Billiards
19. Throw coins
20. Si-ngow-luk
21. Kluk-klick
22. Every kind of Gourds
23. High-Low
24. E-koy
25. Spin a coin
26. E-pong-sud
27. Bacara
28. Slot Machine
Section 13: Any person who violates the provisions of Section 4 is an offense and shall be punished with imprisonment from 3 months up to 3 years and a fine ranging from 500 baht up to 5,000 baht, or both. <img src="http://keytocasino.com/uploads/files/ckupload/thailand.jpeg" width="380"> |
282
Gambling Availability Score 282. Ranked 221 of 227 |
| Timor-Leste | 1198 | 347 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
910
Gambling Availability Score 910. Ranked 2 of 227 | |
| Togo | 866 | 373 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Land-based casino law Official Journal of Togo |
796
Gambling Availability Score 796. Ranked 40 of 227 |
| Tonga | 898 | 888 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| No law on gambling.
No law on gambling.
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807
Gambling Availability Score 807. Ranked 26 of 227 | |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 784 | 773 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| A number of casinos operate as private clubs.
A number of casinos operate as private clubs.
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(b) that no money or money’s worth which any of the players puts down as stakes, or pays by way of losses, or exchanges for tokens used in playing the game, is disposed of otherwise than by payment to a player as winnings; a members’ club within the meaning of the Registration of Clubs Act that is permitted under the said Act to carry on gambling as an activity of the club in pursuance of part only of its common object. For now, locals are still free to play in casinos and clubs, since individual players are not persecuted. The largest casino in Trinidad and Tobago is the Royal Princess Members Club Port of Spain. This club offers 180 slot machines and 12 gaming tables with games such as blackjack, roulette, and numerous poker variations. |
768
Gambling Availability Score 768. Ranked 70 of 227 |
| Tunisia | 800 | 56 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
774
Gambling Availability Score 774. Ranked 65 of 227 | |
| Turkey | 534 | 79 | 8 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| 0 |
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Arranging a place or facility for gambling.
ARTICLE 228 (1) Any person who arranges a place or facility for gambling is sentenced to imprisonment up to one year, and also imposed punitive fine.
(2) The punishment to be imposed is increased by one fold in case arrangement of a place or facility for gambling by children.
(3) Security precautions specific to legal entities are imposed in case of commission of these offenses by organizations in the statute of legal entity.
(4) In practice of Criminal Code, gambling is regarded as a play done with the aim of earning money where the profit and loss is a matter of chance. Prohibition of games of chance, operation and advertisement pertaining to games of chance in virtual environments.
ARTICLE 5 (1) In virtual environments, it is illegal to establish enterprises of games of chance and to operate equipments and facilities and such tools. A virtual environment for the purpose of operating games of chance cannot be created and games of chance cannot be organized or run in such environments, under any kind of name.
(2) It is illegal to advertise notifications and commercials of natural and legal entities intended for playing games of chance in virtual environments.
(3) It is illegal to advertise with a varied appearance intended for promotion of games of chance in virtual environments in deceptive, illusive, abusing or encouraging ways for consumers. There’s not much regulation regarding virtual gambling, Turkish Criminal Code punishes “runner, operator” but does not propose any penalty for “player”.
However, in our country where the gambling establishments are kept as a state monopoly, we’d like to remind that regulation for players are also on the way. Financial Transaction Blocks Many sites are blocked and banks are directed to block financial transactions |
223
Gambling Availability Score 223. Ranked 223 of 227 |
| Turkmenistan | 839 | 202 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| The Government is the only internet provider. Online casinos are banned.
The Government is the only internet provider. Online casinos are banned.
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557
Gambling Availability Score 557. Ranked 157 of 227 | |
| Turks and Caicos | 1202 | 1174 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Land-based casino law Subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and of the Gaming Machine Ordinance, and of any other law for the time being in force relating to gaming or lotteries, all gaming is illegal unless conducted on the premises licensed under this Ordinance and in conformity with the provisions of this Ordinance |
911
Gambling Availability Score 911. Ranked 1 of 227 |
| Tuvalu | 900 | 889 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
L
Land-based casino law (b) that no money or money’s worth which any of the players puts down as stakes, or pays by way of losses, or exchanges for tokens used in playing the game, is disposed of otherwise than by payment to a player as winnings. Online Casino law for operators Prohibition of gaming with gaming machines
(1) Section 3 shall not apply to gaming by means of a gaming machine and any gaming with a gaming machine is unlawful.
Any person who knowingly permits or causes any premises to be used for gaming with any gaming machine contrary to subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine of $1000 and to imprisonment for 6 months; Online casino law for players Any person who takes part in unlawful gaming with any gaming machine shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of $100 and to imprisonment for 2 months. |
448
Gambling Availability Score 448. Ranked 192 of 227 |
| Uganda | 637 | 627 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Gambling is legal in Uganda and is regulated under The National Lotteries Act and the Gaming and Pool Betting (Control and Taxation) Act. It mainly includes lotteries, casinos and gaming and pool betting. There are an estimated over 2,000 active gambling and betting operators in the country. |
718
Gambling Availability Score 718. Ranked 102 of 227 |
| Ukraine | 524 | 132 | 11 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| illegal gambling halls are masking as lotteries saloon and presented in almost every city
illegal gambling halls are masking as lotteries saloon and presented in almost every city
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The Gambling Law provides for 11 gambling licences, which can be united in the following groups:
(1) Seven “primary” licences for:
Land-based casinos (ordinary licence and special “investment licence”).
Land-based slot machine halls – each licence allows the operation of up to 250 slot machines.
Land-based and online betting.
Land-based hippodrome pool betting – the licence permits the operation of one betting shop and the carrying out of pool betting on races taking place in such hippodrome.
Online casino gambling.
Online poker.
A gambling business is defined as an activity associated with the organization, conduct, and provision of access to gambling in casinos, slot machines, computer simulators, bookmaker's offices, interactive establishments, and electronic (virtual) casinos, regardless of the location of the server. (Paragraph 1 chapter 2 of article 1 in law #3383-VI (3383-17) from
19.05.2011)
Gambling is any game in which a prerequisite for participation is payment of money by a player, which allows a person to place bets in any form and receive prize winnings. The law does not provide definitions of "Internet establishment" and "computer simulator." (Chapter 1 of article 1 in law #3383-VI (3383-17) from
19.05.2011)
Providing and participating at gambling business is banned in Ukraine (Article 2 – Prohibition of the gambling business in Ukraine) |
639
Gambling Availability Score 639. Ranked 135 of 227 |
| United Arab Emirates | 898 | 56 | 1 | 0.00
Banned
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 0.00
Criminal penalty for players
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
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It is punishable with up to 10 years for everyone who opens, operates or facilitates participation of people in gambling, as well as anyone who encourages such activities in public spaces, or places open / accessible to the public or in similar position. The filtering policy concentrates more on pornography, dating, gambling, and other culturally or religiously offensive internet content. illegal gambling carries a sentence of up to two years in prison and/or a fine of 20,000Dh |
377
Gambling Availability Score 377. Ranked 206 of 227 |
| United Kingdom | 330 | 329 | 75 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Gambling websites which trade or advertise to customers in Great Britain must have a Gambling Commission licence. |
573
Gambling Availability Score 573. Ranked 153 of 227 |
| United States | 209 | 209 | 98 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 0.50
Completely banned in most localities
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| Currently, four states have legal online gambling in the US: Delaware, New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania. Foreign websites are still blocked on the federal level.
Currently, four states have legal online gambling in the US: Delaware, New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania. Foreign websites are still blocked on the federal level.
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The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that Representative Pat Garofalo, a Republican from Farmington, introduced legislation Monday that would bar the Department of Public Safety from forcing Internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to 200 online gambling Internet gaming sites that state enforcement officials have targeted at random. The legislation is in response to a letter sent last week from the state Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division to 11 ISPs directing them to block the sites. There is no indication yet that any of the ISPs intend to act on the state's request, and ISPs have declined comment. TITLE VIII—UNLAWFUL INTERNET GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 801. Short title.
Sec. 802. Prohibition on acceptance of any payment instrument for unlawful Internet gambling.
Sec. 803. Internet gambling in or through foreign jurisdictions.
[...]
‘‘(10) UNLAWFUL INTERNET GAMBLING.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘unlawful Internet gambling’ means to place, receive, or otherwise knowingly transmit a bet or wager by any means which involves the use, at least in part, of the Internet where such bet or wager is unlawful under any applicable Federal or State law in the State or Tribal lands in which the bet or wager is initiated, received, or otherwise made. (4) Legalized casino gaming has been approved by the citizens of New Jersey as a unique tool of urban redevelopment for Atlantic City. In this regard, the introduction of a limited number of casino rooms in major hotel convention complexes, permitted as an additional element in the hospitality industry of Atlantic City, will facilitate the redevelopment of existing blighted areas and the refurbishing and expansion of existing hotel, convention, tourist, and entertainment facilities; encourage the replacement of lost hospitality-oriented facilities; provide for judicious use of open space for leisure time and recreational activities; and attract new investment capital to New Jersey in general and to Atlantic City in particular. No person engaged in the business of betting or wagering may knowingly accept, in connection with the participation of another person in unlawful Internet gambling—
‘‘(1) credit, or the proceeds of credit, extended to or on behalf of such other person (including credit extended through the use of a credit card);
‘‘(2) an electronic fund transfer, or funds transmitted by or through a money transmitting business, or the proceeds of an electronic fund transfer or money transmitting service, from or on behalf of such other person;
‘‘(3) any check, draft, or similar instrument which is drawn by or on behalf of such other person and is drawn on or payable at or through any financial institution; or
‘‘(4) the proceeds of any other form of financial transaction, as the Secretary and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System may jointly prescribe by regulation, which involves a financial institution as a payor or financial intermediary on behalf of or for the benefit of such other person. SEC. 803. INTERNET GAMBLING IN OR THROUGH FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—In deliberations between the United States Government and any foreign country on money laundering, corruption, and crime issues, the United States Government should—
(1) encourage cooperation by foreign governments and relevant international fora in identifying whether Internet gambling operations are being used for money laundering, corruption, or other crimes;
(2) advance policies that promote the cooperation of foreign governments, through information sharing or other measures, in the enforcement of this Act; and
(3) encourage the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering, in its annual report on money laundering typologies, to study the extent to which Internet gambling operations are being used for money laundering purposes.
(b) REPORT REQUIRED.—The Secretary of the Treasury shall submit an annual report to the Congress on any deliberations between the United States and other countries on issues relating to Internet gambling. 5A.030 License Required; Applications.
1. A person may act as an operator of interactive gaming only if that person holds a license specifically permitting the person to act as an operator of interactive gaming. (b) The continued growth and success of gaming is dependent upon public confidence and trust that licensed gaming and the manufacture, sale and distribution of gaming devices and associated equipment are conducted honestly and competitively, that establishments which hold restricted and nonrestricted licenses where gaming is conducted and where gambling devices are operated do not unduly impact the quality of life enjoyed by residents of the surrounding neighborhoods, that the rights of the creditors of licensees are protected and that gaming is free from criminal and corruptive elements.
(c) Public confidence and trust can only be maintained by strict regulation of all persons, locations, practices, associations and activities related to the operation of licensed gaming establishments, the manufacture, sale or distribution of gaming devices and associated equipment and the operation of inter-casino linked systems.
(d) All establishments where gaming is conducted and where gaming devices are operated, and manufacturers, sellers and distributors of certain gaming devices and equipment, and operators of inter-casino linked systems must therefore be licensed, controlled and assisted to protect the public health, safety, morals, good order and general welfare of the inhabitants of the State, to foster the stability and success of gaming and to preserve the competitive economy and policies of free competition of the State of Nevada. |
251
Gambling Availability Score 251. Ranked 222 of 227 |
| Uruguay | 963 | 377 | 3 | 3.50
Legal in limited localities only
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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The Executive Power submitted to Parliament a bill to restructure the activity of gambling. The goal is that this bill can become in the general framework in the matter, and then to attack illegal gambling or other not regulated.
Another aspect to be considered is about the games that take place via Internet and online.
The national director of Casinos, Javier Chá, told El Pais that the development and international growth of online games are a problem for many countries and therefore should be defined regulatory standards, but acknowledged that this definition will not be a simple matter to solve. He considered that Uruguay should take definitions to see what is done with this game option not enabled by any standard. He told that it is an unauthorized game and it is essential to bring clarity on an issue that has been undefined for many years. Legal definitions of gambling were backward with very old rules that needed a stronger legal framework. |
799
Gambling Availability Score 799. Ranked 37 of 227 |
| US Minor Outlying Islands | 1128 | 1104 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
786
Gambling Availability Score 786. Ranked 51 of 227 | |
| US Virgin Islands | 1114 | 1091 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
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The Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) acts as the investigatory and enforcement arm of the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission (CCC) as outlined by the Virgin Islands Casino and Resort Control Act of 1995. It is responsible for protecting the public interest by maintaining a legitimate and viable industry through enforcement of the casino laws and regulations by overseeing investigations, inspections, audits and criminal and regulatory prosecutions. |
781
Gambling Availability Score 781. Ranked 57 of 227 |
| Uzbekistan | 836 | 202 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
L
Land-based casino law Organizing or conducting illegal gambling and other risk-based games, including creation or holding establishments for these games —
* punishable by seven years of imprisonment. Online Casino law for operators Prohibit organizing and conducting illegal gambling and other risk-based games on telecommunication networks, including providing them by Internet Service Providers. Online casino law for players Participating in illegal gambling and other risk-based games —
* accessories of these games, as well as bet and prize money, materials and valuable items will be seized, also three to five times the amount of the minimum wage will result in fine. Access to casino websites Prohibit organizing and conducting illegal gambling and other risk-based games on telecommunication networks, including providing them by Internet Service Providers. |
426
Gambling Availability Score 426. Ranked 197 of 227 |
| Vanuatu | 804 | 793 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 4.50
License required for local casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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"A person must not conduct an interactive game wholly or partly in Vanuatu unless the person is a licensee and the game has been approved by the Regulator under section 19.
(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) is guilty of an offence punishable on conviction:
(a) if the person is an individual - by a fine not exceeding VT 20,000,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years, or both; or
(b) in any other case - by a fine not exceeding VT 100,000,000." |
765
Gambling Availability Score 765. Ranked 76 of 227 |
| Venezuela | 787 | 319 | 3 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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Article 1. The provisions of this law govern the activities, the operation, the licensing and penalties system concerning to the Casinos, the Bingo Halls and Slot Machines, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 24 of Article 136 of the constitution of the Republic of Venezuela. |
769
Gambling Availability Score 769. Ranked 69 of 227 |
| Vietnam | 1174 | 43 | 9 | 1.00
Legal for foreign visitors only
| 0.00
Completely banned
| 2.00
Administrative penalty
| 3.50
Unknown
| 3.50
Unknown
| 0 |
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There are 13 cities with gambling facilities in Vietnam which have 30 legal gambling facilities available in total. |
602
Gambling Availability Score 602. Ranked 148 of 227 |
| Wallis and Futuna | 726 | 302 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 3.00
License required for all casinos
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 0.00
Some transactions restricted
| French territory; laws of France are in force
French territory; laws of France are in force
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Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90 000 fine . These penalties are increased to seven years ' imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang . At the request of the Regulatory Authority of Online Games (ARJEL), chairman of the High Court of Parisordered on January 9, block access to illegal site romecasino.com hosted in Canada and operated by the company Morriyen Investments Ltd, based in Cyprus . This is the first time the TGI issuing such order on an online casino since the entry into force of the law legalizing online gaming. So far, the sites at fault and warned by Arjel had all eventually comply, with two exceptions, StanJames and FiveDimes (sports and horse paris). When stopping access to a supply of paris or gambling and gambling in unauthorized online was ordained under the conditions defined by Article 61 of the Law of 12 May 2010 referred to above , the persons referred in 1 of I of Article 6 of the Law of 21 June 2004 referred to above shall at that stop using the domain name blocking protocol (DNS). Whoever offers or proposes to the public online bets or gambling and casino games without holding an authorization (referred in Article 21) or an exclusive right is punishable by law of three years imprisonment and € 90 000 fine . These penalties are increased to seven years ' imprisonment and a fine of € 200,000 when the offense is committed by an organized gang . |
508
Gambling Availability Score 508. Ranked 172 of 227 |
| Western Sahara | 863 | 49 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| Laws of Western Sahara are to follow Morroccan legislation in all territories under control of the Kingdom.
Laws of Western Sahara are to follow Morroccan legislation in all territories under control of the Kingdom.
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795
Gambling Availability Score 795. Ranked 41 of 227 | |
| Yemen | 568 | 37 | 0 | 0.00
Banned
| 1.50
Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 0.00
Some casinos blocked
| 3.50
Unknown
| The Republic of Yemen codes and laws present very little to no regulation on online gambling or restrictions of internet use.
The Republic of Yemen codes and laws present very little to no regulation on online gambling or restrictions of internet use.
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394
Gambling Availability Score 394. Ranked 203 of 227 | |
| Zambia | 859 | 848 | 1 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
794
Gambling Availability Score 794. Ranked 43 of 227 | |
| Zimbabwe | 609 | 600 | 0 | 5.00
Legal
| 5.00
Not banned
| 5.00
No penalty
| 5.00
Not blocked
| 5.00
Not Restricted
| 0 |
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The functions of the Board shall be— (a) to regulate and control the development and operation of all lotteries and gaming activities |
708
Gambling Availability Score 708. Ranked 106 of 227 |
Land-based casino law
- Unknown
- Banned
- Legal for foreign visitors only
- Legal in limited localities only
- Legal
Online Casino law for operators
- Unknown
- Completely banned
- Completely banned in most localities
- Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
- License required for all casinos
- License required for local casinos
- Not banned
Online casino law for players
- Unknown
- Criminal penalty for players
- Administrative penalty
- No penalty
Access to casino websites
- Some casinos blocked
- Unknown
- Not blocked
Gambling related transactions
- Some transactions restricted
- Unknown
- Not Restricted
Land-based casino law:
- Unknown
- Banned
- Legal for foreign visitors only
- Legal in limited localities only
- Legal
Online Casino law for operators:
- Unknown
- Completely banned
- Completely banned in most localities
- Local casinos banned, foreign – not banned
- License required for all casinos
- License required for local casinos
- Not banned
Online casino law for players:
- Unknown
- Criminal penalty for players
- Administrative penalty
- No penalty
Access to casino websites:
- Some casinos blocked
- Unknown
- Not blocked
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