Asia-Pacific
Afghanistan
No licensing authority exists; gambling is enforced against by the Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice under Taliban rule
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
ProhibitedOnline Casino
ProhibitedBetting
ProhibitedOnline Betting
ProhibitedLottery
ProhibitedBingo
ProhibitedKey Legislation
- Sharia law (maisir prohibition on games of chance)
- Law on the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice
Online Gambling
Prohibited
- Online casino play
- Online sports betting
- Online lottery
- Online bingo
- Access to offshore gambling operators
License validity: No licensing regime exists
Land-Based Gambling
Prohibited
- Land-based casinos
- Retail sports betting
- Lottery sales
- Bingo halls
- Any commercial games of chance
License validity: No licensing regime exists
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
