Gambling Laws in the Cayman Islands
Gambling in the Cayman Islands is illegal under the
Gambling Law (2016 Revision) and its amendments, in all its variety. The Article 2 of the Gambling Law (2016 Revision) contains precise definitions of the forms of gambling which are considered to be unlawful in the country which includes all casino games, table games, bingo, lotto, betting, cock-fighting etc., including all forms of
online gambling in the Cayman Islands. This Law does not apply to a Cayman Islands registered passenger ship which operates under a contract of carriage while it is in international waters and on an international voyage, as well as, to raffles staged by churches, service organizations and other voluntary associations to raise funds for their programs.
As established within
the Cayman Islands gambling laws, there is not specifically designated body responsible for the supervision of the respect of the prohibition of the gambling activities in the country. However, a Judge of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands can issue a warrant for investigation of houses and people regarding suspected gambling activities.
Is Online Gambling Legal in the Cayman Islands?
No, all forms of online gambling are illegal in the Cayman Islands. |
Online Casinos in the Cayman Islands
As of July 2018, there are no
online casinos on the Cayman Islands. Casinos in the country are in general prohibited, and consequently there are no
Cayman Islands internet casino sites either. Foreign licensed operators are actively blocked for accessing the market of the Cayman Islands.
Online Poker in the Cayman Islands
Online poker on the Cayman Islands is not legal, as of July 2018
. Although there are no specific
Cayman Islands online poker laws, the general prohibition on poker in the country holds for its online version too. Foreign
internet poker sites are actively blocked for accessing the market of the Cayman Islands.
Online lottery in the Cayman Islands
Lotteries on the Cayman Island do not have any tradition as gambling games, although varieties of lotteries have been organized in charity purposes. Although there are no separate
Cayman Islands online lottery laws, the general prohibition on gambling holds for lotto games too. Consequently, as of July 2018, there are no
online lotteries on the Cayman Islands.
Online bingo in the Cayman Islands
There are no specific
Cayman Islands online bingo laws. Therefore, general regulations regarding online games apply and online bingo is considered to be illegal in the country. Consequently, as of July 2018, there are no specialized sites for
online bingo on the Cayman Islands. Bingo rooms, licensed elsewhere, have blocked access from the country.
Online sports betting in the Cayman Islands
Online sportsbook sites on the Cayman Islands are illegal. Due to the general prohibition of gambling games in the country, sports betting is also prohibited in any form, online as well as land-based. Foreign
internet sportsbook sites, are blocked from accessing the market of the Cayman Islands.
Online daily fantasy sports in the Cayman Islands
Online DFS sites on the Cayman Islands do not have a legally regulated status. Considering the illegality of online sports betting in the country it is very probable that
internet Daily Fantasy Sports would not receive in near future a legal status on the Cayman Islands.