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Gambling laws in the countries we cover
We only cover countries where gambling operates under a legal framework. This table shows whether sports betting and online casino are permitted in each one, and who regulates them.
We do not provide links or information about gambling in any country that does not have a legal framework for it.
Where a product is not permitted, such as online casino in Australia or South Africa, we do not list, review or link to operators offering it there.
| Country | Sports betting | Online casino | Regulator |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Legal and licensed | Legal and licensed | UK Gambling Commission |
| Ireland | Legal and licensed | Legal and licensed | Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland |
| Belgium | Legal and licensed | Legal and licensed | Kansspelcommissie (Belgian Gaming Commission) |
| Netherlands | Legal and licensed | Legal and licensed | Kansspelautoriteit |
| Czech Republic | Legal and licensed | Legal and licensed | Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic |
| Spain | Legal and licensed | Legal and licensed | Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego |
| Sweden | Legal and licensed | Legal and licensed | Spelinspektionen |
| Brazil | Legal and licensed | Legal and licensed | Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas, Ministry of Finance |
| Colombia | Legal and licensed | Legal and licensed | Coljuegos |
| Peru | Legal and licensed | Legal and licensed | MINCETUR |
| Mexico | Legal and licensed | Legal and licensed | SEGOB, Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos |
| Canada | Legal, regulated by province | Legal, regulated by province | Provincial regulators, including the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario |
| Australia | Legal and licensed | Not permitted | ACMA federally, with state and territory regulators such as the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission |
| South Africa | Legal, licensed by province | Not permitted | National Gambling Board and provincial gambling boards |
| Kenya | Legal and licensed | Legal and licensed | Gambling Regulatory Authority |
| Nigeria | Legal, licensed by state | Legal, licensed by state | State gaming authorities, such as the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority |
Laws change. This page reflects our understanding as of September 2026. Always check you are allowed to gamble where you live. 18+ only, or older where local law requires.