Asia-Pacific
Saudi Arabia
No dedicated gambling regulator exists; gambling is a total prohibition under Sharia law, enforced by the Ministry of Interior, the public prosecution and general criminal courts, with the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) blocking offshore gambling sites.
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
ProhibitedOnline Casino
ProhibitedBetting
ProhibitedOnline Betting
ProhibitedLottery
ProhibitedBingo
ProhibitedKey Legislation
- Sharia law prohibition of maysir/qimar (gambling)
- Saudi Penal Code (Law of Criminal Procedure) gambling offenses
- Anti-Cybercrime Law (online gambling enforcement)
Online Gambling
Prohibited
- Online casino
- Online sports betting
- Online poker
- Online lottery
- Online bingo
- Any real-money online gambling
License validity: No licenses are issued; all online gambling is illegal
Land-Based Gambling
Prohibited
- Land-based casinos
- Retail sports betting shops
- Lottery sales
- Bingo halls
- Any form of wagering for money
License validity: No licenses are issued; all land-based gambling is illegal
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
