Noticias de ultima
  • 12.00 EGT, confirmed sponsor at Expo Congreso de Juego- Luis Escribano
  • 12.00 GAT Brazil Lands in São Paulo Next Year
  • 12.00 CT Interactive presents Hell’s Hot 7’s: Treasures of the Sevens
  • 12.00 Sportsbook solutions: Altenar joins forces with Gamblr
  • 12.00 MINCETUR Highlights Strong Performance of Regulated Gaming in Peru with Over 20,000 Procedures Managed
  • 12.00 Grupo Jetnasa: “Triple Charm journey from Zitro has everything”
  • 12.00 Casino Earnings in Maryland Dip in June, Leading to Decline in Education Fund Contributions
  • 12.00 Thailand’s Casino Industry Faces Setback Amid PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s Suspension
  • 12.00 Cabo Verde gives Macau Legend a last ultimatum over delayed hotel and casino development
  • 12.00 Casino licensee deemed suitable to operate Crown Perth in Australia
Sportsbook

Exploring The Rich IGaming Potential Of Algeria

Monday 30 de September 2019 / 08:53

2 minutos de lectura

(Armenia).- Sitting atop Africa’s North Western tip is the continent’s largest country – Algeria. All forms of gambling, including online, are illegal in the world’s tenth-largest nation. Over 98 percent of Algerians are Muslim, and the country’s legal system is based on Sharia law. Indeed, gambling is strictly forbidden by the Quran, and therefore by Algerian law.

Exploring The Rich IGaming Potential Of Algeria

Online Gambling in Algeria


However, state-sanctioned lotteries and sports betting are used for funding social welfare and public projects. In fact, there’s a 40% tax on all winning and even the occasional instances where betting is permitted are closer to charity than gambling. The country has no licenced gambling sites of its own, nor are there any foreign web-based gaming services hosted within its borders.


Not satisfied with simply restricting gambling services, in the last decade government officials have also tried to censor any website at all that encourages ‘moral degeneracy’.


The best option for Algerian gamblers is therefore to use international operators who accept players from all corners of the globe. Although such providers are offshore for Algerian residents, they are regulated by local authorities to ensure a fair gaming experience. Given that the country’s restrictive betting laws focus on providers, rather than players, Algerians can enjoy playing without fear of legal reprisal.


As ever, though, caution is advisable. While Algerian gambling regulations don’t specify punishments for individual punters, the authorities can simply use other laws to press charges against them. Thus far, however, they have shown no intent to do so.


Online Poker and Online Sports Betting


Although poker is forbidden by Islamic law, there are some foreign sites accessible to Algerian players. Among these exist a variety of international operators, many of them French. France’s gambling laws prohibit citizens from using international poker sites, but players residing in other countries can play on French websites.


Surprisingly, Algerian regulations around sports betting are less stringent. Moreover, the country has hippodromes where horse racing is organized. Betting on them is illegal, of course, but sports gambling often happens regardless.


Both online casino and sports betting are prohibited by law, and websites are typically blocked, but individuals are very rarely prosecuted. 


Potential Regulatory Changes


Clearly, Algerian gambling enthusiasts already play in a highly restrictive regulatory environment. They have little reason to be more optimistic about the future. Lawmakers are considering closing some of the loopholes enjoyed by gamblers. If they do, using a VPN gateway to access foreign sites will be the least of any player’s worries. Indeed, the state is considering criminalizing the evasion of government filters.


However, iGaming is very popular in Algeria, and there is hope that the positive industry landscape in many South African states will inspire their fellow Africans on the other side of the continent to follow suit. If they do, Algerian gamblers may finally have something to cheer about. 


 

Categoría:Sportsbook

Tags: betting software, Digitain, Sports Betting, Sportsbook , online casino,

País: Armenia

Event

Peru Gaming Show 2025

18 de June 2025

MINCETUR Highlights Strong Performance of Regulated Gaming in Peru with Over 20,000 Procedures Managed

(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In the annual report from the General Directorate of Casino Games and Slot Machines, Director General Yuri Guerra Padilla emphasized the collaborative efforts between the government and private sector to strengthen Peru’s gaming industry. With record figures, administrative progress, and an educational approach, the regulator reaffirms its commitment to legality and modernization.

Tuesday 08 Jul 2025 / 12:00

Enrique Jütten Highlights Innovative Technology's Success at Peru Gaming Show 2025

(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Enrique Jütten, VP of Sales & Business Development GAV at Innovative Technology, shares insights from the latest edition of the Peru Gaming Show, emphasizing the importance of the Latin American market and the positive response to their tech solutions.

Tuesday 08 Jul 2025 / 12:00

IAG Play Stood Out at PGS 2025 with Innovative Games and Latam Expansion

(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Fernando Polti, CTO of IAG Play, shared insights about the products showcased at the 2025 Peru Gaming Show, emphasizing a strong offering inspired by the gaming universe. With titles like high-volatility Crash Games, immersive Fantasy experiences, and the successful Scratchers, the company captivated operators and regulators, sparking new partnerships across Peru and Latin America. What makes their portfolio stand out? Read on to discover.

Friday 04 Jul 2025 / 12:00

SUSCRIBIRSE

Para suscribirse a nuestro newsletter, complete sus datos

Reciba todo el contenido más reciente en su correo electrónico varias veces al mes.

PODCAST

MÁS CONTENIDO RELACIONADO