Asia-Pacific
China
Ministry of Civil Affairs (China Welfare Lottery Issuance and Administration Center) and General Administration of Sport of China (China Sports Lottery Administration Center); enforcement by the Ministry of Public Security
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
ProhibitedOnline Casino
ProhibitedBetting
ProhibitedOnline Betting
ProhibitedLottery
RegulatedBingo
ProhibitedKey Legislation
- Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China (gambling offences, Art. 303)
- State Council Notice on the Strict Prohibition of Gambling
- Regulation on the Administration of Lottery Tickets (彩票管理条例, 2009)
- Measures for the Administration of Lottery Issuance and Sale
Online Gambling
Prohibited
- Online casino gambling
- Online sports betting
- Offshore gambling platforms targeting Chinese residents
- Private online betting and gaming
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- State-run Welfare Lottery
- State-run Sports Lottery
Prohibited
- Land-based casinos
- Commercial sports betting
- Private and public gambling houses
- Bingo halls
Taxation
Lottery proceeds allocationSet by state lottery administration regulations
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
