Jurisdictions

Alderney

Casinos: 15

Alderney is the third largest of the Channel Islands of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. The island is located just 60 miles from mainland Britain and eight miles from France. The island has its own government, legislature, and company laws, with the... more

Anjouan

Casinos: 82

A small island situated in the Indian Ocean off of the eastern coast of Africa, Anjouan is home to approximately 277,500 people and serves as one of the three constituent parts of the Union of the Comoros. The jurisdiction located at the northern... more

Antigua and Barbuda

Casinos: 3

Antigua and Barbuda hold a special place in the online gambling industry being one of the first jurisdictions to so in 1994. Today Antigua and Barbuda license over 150 different online casinos. Internet gaming / online casino companies in... more

Belgium

Casinos: 3

Home to almost 11.6 million people, Belgium has been an independent nation since 1830 with its capital city of Brussels having additionally played host to the administrative offices of the European Union for over 60 years. The country is now one of... more

Canada: Ontario

Casinos: 21

Ontario is one of thirteen provinces of Canada located in the country's central region. It has the largest population and is home to many options for gambling. The province has offered gambling services for quite some time, but April 2022 was a... more

Colombia

Casinos: 2

Situated in the northwest corner of South America, Colombia is a gambling-friendly country offering players a chance to enjoy online casino gaming, betting, and poker. Residents and visitors in Colombia can easily find a gambling option that works... more

Costa Rica

Casinos: 10

Located in Central America, Costa Rica is home to over 200 gaming and betting operators. These companies started showing an interest in setting up offshore businesses around the mid 1990’s, after the creation of internet gambling. Most of these... more

Curacao

Casinos: 469

Curacao is one of the oldest, yet still one of the least understood of the world's online gambling jurisdictions. The Curacao Gambling Control Board administers land-based gambling in the country and answers directly to the Minister of Justice.... more

Cyprus

Casinos: 1

Located in the East Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus is an island where online gambling laws are murky. Most online gambling is considered illegal, with traditional land-based gambling and sports betting legalized in 2012. The country enacted a blanket... more

Denmark

Casinos: 9

Online gambling saw an increase in interest across Denmark in 2011, and over the years, changes have been made to legislation to regulate the industry fully. As the market expands, regulators want to ensure that players are safe and able to enjoy... more

Dubai

Casinos: 1

Dubai is one of seven United Arab Emirates and home to the largest population in the region. When it comes to gambling, Islamic laws play a large role in what is allowed. The emirate is not allowed to offer any type of gambling. Anyone found to be... more

Estonia

Casinos: 17

Located in Eastern Europe, Estonia is a country that borders the Baltic Sea and Russia, offering all forms of online gambling in a regulated fashion. The country is a prime example of quality regulatory guidelines to ensure player protection and... more

France

Casinos: 1

  In this section, we’ll take a look at French gambling law including online and land-based legislation, regulation, opportunities, history, and any coming changes. Of topline importance to the online gambling sector today is a potential... more

Germany: Schleswig Holstein

Casinos: 1

Schleswig Holstein Jurisdiction Situated in the northwestern portion of Germany, Schleswig Holstein is a great area for online gambling. Over the years, changes have been made to ensure the state is more open to gaming options. In 2012, ... more

Gibraltar

Casinos: 12

Located at the southern most tip of Europe, and covering a land area of just over six square kilometers, Gibraltar has always been seen as a stable location in the region, even gaining the name for itself of the Rock. In this jurisdiction's 300-year... more

Greece

Casinos: 3

Ireland

Casinos: 2

Ireland Jurisdiction Gambling has long been an activity available to residents and visitors of Ireland. For many years, the country operated based on outdated laws such as the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 and the Betting Act 1931. A new law was... more

Isle of Man

Casinos: 10

Isle of Man is another popular place for online gambling outfits to get licensed. For information on land based gambling in the Isle of Man, click the link. more

Italy

Casinos: 6

Gambling is fully operational in Italy, with the government assigning the Amministrazione Autonoma dei Monopoli di Stado (AAMS) in charge of overseeing the industry. The group covers the online gambling sector by ensuring operators are licensed and... more

Kahnawake

Casinos: 54

To register a complaint about an interactive gaming site licensed by the Commission email complaints@gamingcommission.ca The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is a body that licenses and regulates interactive wagering in the Mohawk Territory of... more

Latvia

Casinos: 5

Located in Northern Europe, this Baltic state is one where most forms of gambling are legal and regularly enjoyed by locals and visitors. A regulatory body is in place to oversee the industry, with several activities allowed to take place. The... more

Malta

Casinos: 151

Malta is a small island nation located in the Mediterranean Sea, around 35 miles south of the Italian city of Sicily. The country has always been a haven for operators seeking to set up their offshore businesses within the country’s borders,... more

Mexico

Casinos: 3

Mpumalanga

Casinos: 1

Netherlands

Casinos: 1

No license

Casinos: 15

When you decide to play online casino games for real money, you want to do so with a reliable company. It is important for players to select an online casino with a license for operation so that the individual is protected. Unlicensed operations run... more

Panama

Casinos: 6

Located in Central America, Panama is a country where gambling is licensed and regulated. The Panama Gaming Control Board is in charge of licensing and regulation for Games of Chance and Wagering Activities. The gaming industry plays a major role in... more

Peru

Casinos: 1

Philippines

Casinos: 21

Philippines: Cagayan

Casinos: 3

The province of Cagayan of the Philippines is a prime jurisdiction for online casino gambling, offering players a wide variety of services. To facilitate the online gambling industry, the First Cagayan Leisure and Resort Corporation was established... more

Portugal

Casinos: 2

Gambling was first legalized in Portugal in 1916, focusing on land-based services via casinos. It was not until 2015 that the country decided to open its industry to online casino gaming. The lottery was the first to go online, launched in 2000, but... more

Romania

Casinos: 3

The gambling industry is alive and well in Romania, with the Oficiului National pentru Jocuri de Noroc in charge of overseeing the industry. The group is also known as the National Gambling Office (ONJN) and provides a quality market for players to... more

Saint Kitts And Nevis

Casinos: 3

Gambling Jurisdiction of St. Kitts and Nevis The Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, also known as Saint Kitts and Nevis, consists of two islands within the West Indies. The federation has been independent since 1983 and offers a quality... more

Serbia

Casinos: 1

Located in south-eastern Europe, Serbia is a country where gambling is legalized and regulated locally. Players can access games at 18 or older, with legislation enacted in 2017 to set up the industry. Since then, players have had access to lottery... more

South Africa: Western Cape

Casinos: 2

Spain

Casinos: 10

The gambling market of Spain is quite large, with more than 50 land-based casinos bringing in the bulk of the country’s revenues. Online gambling is also on offer, helping to further increase earnings from betting. All forms of gambling are... more

Sweden

Casinos: 40

Online gambling is alive and well in Sweden, with several options for players to consider. The country offers online casino gaming, poker, bingo, sports betting, horse race betting, lotteries, and social gaming. For the most part, Spelinspektionen... more

Tobique

Casinos: 1

United Kingdom

Casinos: 94

The Gambling Commission of the United Kingdom is an Executive non-departmental public body which operates under the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, which is one of 25 ministries. The Commission regulates remote gambling sites that... more

United States: New Jersey

Casinos: 6

In late November 2013, online gaming operators began offering services in New Jersey. After Nevada and Delaware, the state was the third to begin offering online gaming. Within one month, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement had already... more

United States: Pennsylvania

Casinos: 1

In our review of Pennsylvania gambling law, we’ll provide enough high-level information on various aspects of the subject to place online gambling in the state in its proper context and focus primarily on interactive gambling overall. Among the... more