Africa
Egypt
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (casino licensing); National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority & Supreme Council for Media Regulation (online betting blocking)
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
MixedOnline Casino
ProhibitedBetting
MixedOnline Betting
ProhibitedLottery
RegulatedBingo
ProhibitedKey Legislation
- Egyptian Penal Code (Articles 271 & 352, gambling offences)
- Civil Code Law No. 131 of 1948 (gambling agreements void, Art. 739 exemption for licensed lotteries)
- Law No. 8 of 2022 on Hotel and Tourism Entities (Article 24, casinos for non-Egyptians)
- Law No. 93 of 1973 (national lottery)
- Pending "Digital Anti-Gambling" bill (online betting crackdown)
Online Gambling
Allowed
- State-run Cairo Lottery ticket purchases (via authorized retail/online channels)
Prohibited
- Online casinos
- Offshore sports betting sites (e.g. 1xBet)
- Online poker platforms
- Unlicensed betting apps
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Casino gaming in licensed tourist hotels (foreign nationals only, passport required)
- State-run Cairo Lottery
- Land-based sportsbooks in licensed venues
Prohibited
- Casino entry for Egyptian nationals
- Gambling in Egyptian Pounds (foreign currency only)
- Unlicensed gambling venues
Taxation
Casino gross gaming revenue royaltyup to 50% (set by Ministry of Tourism)
License validity: Set per hotel/casino agreement with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
