Official language: Persian
Population: 70,472,846
Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)

Current Exchange Rate
1 EUR = 14,358.9 IRR
1 GBP = 16,006.2 IRR
1 USD = 9,729.6 IRR

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Gambling in Iran
Gambling in Iran is not allowed. Iran is an Islamic nation, and many of their laws are passed down through the Koran. According to Islamic law as told by the Koran, Muslims are not allowed to take part in any form of gambling. As a result, Iran has no casinos, sports betting facilities, bingo halls, or poker rooms. Gambling in private homes or other venues is also prohibited. Most Iranians do not object to this law because of its origin in the national religion. Some non-Muslims living in Iran may oppose the law and gamble illegally, but the underground gambling world in Iran is not very large, and typically does not present a problem. It is very unlikely that the ban on gambling in Iran will be lifted any time soon.

Online Gambling in Iran
Online gambling in Iran is also frowned upon. The government of Iran does not allow companies to offer online gambling services from websites that are hosted within the country's borders. Fortunately, there are hundreds of internet gambling sites that are hosted in other countries, where the government of Iran has no jurisdiction. These sites often accept players from Iran, and allow them to set up accounts and gamble over the internet. Despite the ban on internet gambling in Iran, it is one of the biggest online gambling nations in the region. These foreign gambling websites are the best way for players in Iran to enjoy online casino games, poker, bingo, and sports betting.