Asia-Pacific
Qatar
No licensing authority exists for gambling; the Ministry of Interior enforces the prohibition and the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) blocks offshore gambling websites and apps
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
ProhibitedOnline Casino
ProhibitedBetting
ProhibitedOnline Betting
ProhibitedLottery
ProhibitedBingo
ProhibitedKey Legislation
- Law No. 11 of 2004 (Penal Code), Articles 274-277 — criminalizes gambling, running a gambling venue and organizing gambling games
- Sharia-based public order principles — underpin the blanket gambling ban
Online Gambling
Prohibited
- Online casino games (slots, table games, live dealer)
- Online sports betting and wagering apps
- Online lottery ticket sales or participation
- Online bingo and poker for money
- Accessing or facilitating access to offshore gambling sites
- Advertising or promoting gambling services to residents
Land-Based Gambling
Prohibited
- Land-based casinos
- Betting shops or bookmakers
- Lottery ticket sales
- Bingo halls
- Operating or hosting any gambling venue
- Private or informal gambling for money
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
