Gambling Laws in Mauritius

Gambling in Mauritius is legal under the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act from 2007 and its amendments, in all its land-based variety. Article 2 of this act contains precise definitions of the forms of gambling regulated in the country such as casino games, table games, bingo, lotto, betting etc. Some forms of legal online gambling in Mauritius, are also enhanced with this act, which include: betting, horse race betting and totalizator games. Online casino, poker and lotto games are still awaiting legal approval in Mauritius. The body responsible for regulation of the gambling activities in the country is the Gambling Regulatory Authority. The Gambling Regulatory Authority is a body corporate established in 2007 which now operates under the aegis of the Prime Minister's Office. The Authority is administered and managed by a Gambling Regulatory Board. The main objects of the Authority are to regulate and control gambling and gaming activities and ensures that gambling is conducted in a fair and transparent manner. According to Mauritian gambling laws, minors, under 18 years of age are prohibited to participate in gambling activities.

Is Online Gambling Legal in Mauritius? Yes, some forms of online gambling such as betting, totalizator games and horse race betting are legal in the country.

Online Casinos in Mauritius

There are several licensed land-based casino operators in country, as of November 2018, but none of them has launched an online casino in Mauritius. The lack of Mauritian online casinos is mainly due to the unregulated status of online casino games in the country, which unlike betting, were not given a green light by the gambling legislators. Foreign, African-licensed internet casino sites are actively being blocked from offering games on the Mauritian market by the respective gambling authorities.

Online Poker in Mauritius

There are several land-based operators in Mauritius, offering land-based poker on the Mauritian market as of November 2018. However, none of them has launched online poker sites in Mauritius, licensed under the laws of this country. As there are no special Mauritian online poker laws , and this market is rather unregulated, foreign internet casino sites are actively being blocked by the gambling authorities in the country.

Online lottery in Mauritius

The Mauritian National Lottery has the right under the Mauritian lottery laws, to be the sole authority regarding the organization of all sorts of lotto games in the country. The administration with the Mauritius National Lottery was awarded through a license to the Lottotech Ltd in November, 2009 by the Gambling Regulatory Authority. The validity of the license is for a period of ten years. The only game organized, as of November 2018 is the Lotto 6/40 game.  Foreign sites offering online lotto games in Mauritius are actively being blocked from accessing the lotto market of the country.

Online bingo in Mauritius

There are no specific Mauritian online bingo laws. Therefore, online bingo in Mauritius is considered to be unregulated. As of November 2018, there are no specialized sites for online bingo in Mauritius. Bingo rooms, licensed elsewhere, can easily be accessed from the country. 

Online sports betting in Mauritius

Online sportsbook sites in Mauritius are legal and highly popular. The regulation of the betting sector in the country is also supervised by the Gambling Regulatory Authority. Any supplier of online betting opportunities on the Mauritian market must obtain a proper license. As of November 2018, there are several online sportsbook on the island, but one of the most popular betting platform in Mauritius is the Supertote, specialized in pari-mutuel betting. Foreign internet sportsbook sites are actively being blocked by the authorities.

Online daily fantasy sports in Mauritius

Online DFS sites in Mauritius do not have a legally regulated status. However, considering the legality of online sports betting in the country it is very probable that internet Daily Fantasy Sports would soon  receive a legal status in Mauritius.