Official languages: Arabic
Population: 2,577,000
Currency: Omani Rial (OMR)

Current Exchange Rate
1 EUR = 0.5681 OMR
1 GBP = 0.6340 OMR
1 USD = 0.3837 OMR

Sports Betting in Oman
Sports gambling is illegal in Oman. The country offers no legal sportsbooks, betting shops, or bookies. This is because Oman is an Islamic nation, and under Islamic law, gambling of any kind is strictly forbidden. Sports of all kinds are popular in Oman, especially basketball and football, but placing wagers on the outcome of games is not allowed. Competitive games like camel races where the winner receives a prize are allowed, since the outcome is based on skill rather than luck, but placing a wager on the outcome of a camel race or similar event is still forbidden. Some sports betting does take place among friends, and there are illegal bookies operating underground businesses, but these are not safe places to give money to, since they can be shut down at any time.

Online Sports Betting in Oman
Online sportsbooks are a better option for players in Oman who wish to bet on sports. It may seem strange to think that players in Oman can gamble on the internet, but they use foreign online bookmakers, and that makes all the difference. Online sportsbooks that are hosted in other countries are not within the jurisdiction of the laws of Oman, so the local gambling laws do not apply. There are dozens of these foreign sportsbooks on the web, and many of them will gladly let players from Oman sign up and wager on sporting events. They will offer a wide variety of bet types, and will cover most international matches. The service will probably be in English, but these sites are still the best way for players to use internet sports betting sites to place wagers from Oman.