Asia-Pacific
Jordan
No licensing regulator exists; gambling is criminalized and enforced by the Ministry of Interior / Public Security Directorate under the Penal Code
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
ProhibitedOnline Casino
ProhibitedBetting
ProhibitedOnline Betting
ProhibitedLottery
RegulatedBingo
ProhibitedKey Legislation
- Penal Code (Articles 393-396) - criminalizes operating gambling establishments and games of chance
- Welfare/Charity Lottery Law - authorizes the state-run charity lottery as the sole exception
Online Gambling
Prohibited
- Online casino
- Online sports betting
- Online poker
- Any remote wagering with foreign or domestic operators
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- State-run Welfare (Charity) Lottery draws
Prohibited
- Land-based casinos
- Betting shops / bookmakers
- Bingo halls
- Private gaming houses
Taxation
Lottery proceedsPartial proceeds allocated to charitable causes (no public GGR-style operator tax regime, as no licensed operators exist)
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
