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Gambling is comprehensively prohibited in Kuwait under the Penal Code and Islamic Sharia law (maysir), covering sports betting, horse-race betting, casinos, lotteries and online gambling. There is no gambling regulator and no licensing framework; enforcement falls to the Ministry of Interior, and ISPs block offshore gambling sites.
Kuwait bans all forms of gambling with no exceptions and no path to licensing. The prohibition rests on Islamic Sharia (a primary source of legislation, where gambling/maysir is forbidden) enforced through the Penal Code: Article 208 criminalizes organizing or participating in gambling and Article 209 penalizes frequenting gambling venues/platforms.
Sports betting, horse-race betting and prediction markets are all prohibited; Kuwait has equestrian/horse-racing culture but racing occurs without legal wagering. There is no dedicated gambling regulator and consequently no statutory minimum gambling age. Authorities actively block offshore betting domains and prosecute violators, and as of 2025-2026 the strict prohibition remains unchanged with only marginal, non-enacted discussion of casino tourism.
Online sports betting is prohibited in Kuwait, so no operators are listed for this market.
Support in Kuwait
Gambling is prohibited in Kuwait under Sharia-based law; there are no licensed operators and no national gambling-addiction helpline. If you or someone you know is struggling, treat it as a mental-health concern: in an emergency call 112. For non-emergency support, the Kuwait Centre for Mental Health (KCMH) operates a support line on +965 2462 1770 (reported hours daily 09:00-17:00). There is no self-exclusion scheme because licensed gambling does not exist. For confidential help in any language, contact Gambling Therapy (gamblingtherapy.org).