Asia-Pacific
Kuwait
No licensing authority exists; the Ministry of Interior enforces the general prohibition on gambling
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
ProhibitedOnline Casino
ProhibitedBetting
ProhibitedOnline Betting
ProhibitedLottery
ProhibitedBingo
ProhibitedKey Legislation
- Kuwait Penal Code (Law No. 16 of 1960), Article 208 - criminalizes organizing or participating in gambling sessions
- Kuwait Penal Code (Law No. 16 of 1960), Article 209 - prohibits accessing land-based or online gambling platforms
Online Gambling
Prohibited
- Online casinos
- Online sports betting
- Online poker
- Online lotteries
- Any real-money wagering platform
License validity: Not applicable - no licenses are issued
Land-Based Gambling
Prohibited
- Land-based casinos
- Betting shops
- Lotteries
- Bingo halls
- Any venue offering games of chance for money
License validity: Not applicable - no licenses are issued
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
