Asia-Pacific
Yemen
No dedicated gambling regulator exists; gambling is a total prohibition under Sharia law, enforced by the Ministry of Interior and the public prosecution/criminal courts, with state authorities blocking access to offshore gambling websites.
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
ProhibitedOnline Casino
ProhibitedBetting
ProhibitedOnline Betting
ProhibitedLottery
ProhibitedBingo
ProhibitedKey Legislation
- Sharia law prohibition of maysir/qimar (gambling)
- Yemeni Penal Code, Article 281 (ban on gambling, betting, lotteries and casinos)
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.
