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Online Poker in Bahrain

Even though the popularity of poker in Bahrain cannot be compared to the one in the United Arab Emirates, the game has, nevertheless, a strong following in the country. This is mostly due to the fact that Bahrain is home to many expats. But natives also enjoy playing and as there are no land-based poker rooms in the country, they use online poker sites.

Is online poker legal in Bahrain?	No.
Are poker sites in Bahrain trustworthy?	Yes.
Can I deposit via PayPal/Skrill/Neteller?	Yes.
Do online poker sites accept BHD?	Yes.

Online Poker Laws in Bahrain

Although there are no specific Bahraini poker laws, the general prohibition on gambling coming from the application of the Islamic Sharia holds for this game too. But due to Article 308 of the Penal Code of 1976 that specifically states that “Every game the winning or the loss of which is dependent upon luck rather than upon factors which may be controlled, shall be considered as a game of gambling”, it could be said that poker does not fit in this definition. That is, as the game is gradually being recognized around the world as a game of skill, it could be considered as a sport instead of gambling. However, and regardless of the status of this type of game, it is unlikely that poker would become legal in a country where the central law is based on the Islamic Sharia. Apart from certain raffles, which are usually offered to players, putting money on games is strictly forbidden. Unsurprisingly, then, online poker sites are also illegal, though it is common for players to access them through the use of VPN. International platforms provide Bahrainis with the opportunity to play against some of the best players around the world, along with very competive online poker bonuses and online poker promotions.

Online Poker Payment Methods in Bahrain

In order to keep competing in the online gambling market, operators only accept money transactions that are done through fully transparent methods. In this way, the credit and debit options offered by VISA and MasterCard are usually available. But it is also possible to use alternative banking methods, such as Skrill, PayPal, Neteller or ecoPayz. More information is available on the online poker reviews directory.

Online Poker Sites Accepting BHD

Despite the current legislation in the country, operators are well aware that Bahrain is an important market. Consequently, there are online poker sites accepting BHD, which allows players to be exempt from conversion fees.