Online Casino Legality

An introduction to the important subject of whether online gambling is legal.

There is no simple answer about whether online gambling is legal or not as it depends upon the circumstances, in what country you are playing from and your age.

What follows is intend only to provide a brief background to the legal environment regulating online gambling which all players should be familiar with. We strongly encourage you to investigate the laws in your own country before playing and ensure you are of legal age.

This is because every country has its own laws about online gambling. You may even find that major online casinos will block your access if they see that your IP address indicates you are trying to play from a country which prohibits its citizens from gambling online.

There are many different countries which do in fact allow online casinos to be established within their jurisdiction (even if they don’t allow their own citizens to play!). Some jurisdictions are regarded as being among the world leaders and very respectable, while others are strongly recommended to be avoided.

For example, Gibraltar, Malta, Kahnawake and the Isle of the Man are highly regarded jurisdictions and all gaming operators require a licence which is not easy to acquire because certain standards must be met. You want to make sure that you choose an online casino operating in a jurisdiction that has passed domestic legislation dealing specifically with internet gambling and offers consumer protection.