Gambling Laws in South Sudan

With exception of land-based lotto games, all other forms of gambling in South Sudan are not-regulated under the current gambling legislation in the country. The International Lottery South Sudan S.S - SH.A, is the first and currently only company administering some forms of gambling games, namely lotto, in the country. It has been granted an official concession from the Government of South Sudan, being not competitors in the country. As there are also no specific online gambling laws in South Sudan, it is generally considered that online gambling in South Sudan is not regulated either.  The body responsible for regulation of the lotto sector in the country is a specially assigned office working under the directives of the Ministry of Finance and Planning. According to South Sudanese gambling laws, minors, under 18 years of age are prohibited to participate in any lotto activities.

Is Online Gambling Legal in South Sudan? All forms of online gambling are not regulated in South Sudan.

Online Casinos in South Sudan

There are neither casinos nor online casinos in South Sudan operating in South Sudan, as of June 2019. Online gambling in the country is not regulated under the current gambling laws. This is the reason why no South Sudanese online casino licenses have been on the offer so far. Foreign internet casino sites are not blocked from accessing the gambling market of South Sudan by the respective authorities.

Online Poker in South Sudan

Poker in South Sudan is not regulated. Due to the lack of land-based casinos there is also no possibility for playing poker for prizes in the country.  As of June 2019 there are also no online poker sites in South Sudan. As there are no specific South Sudanese online poker laws, no South Sudanese online poker licenses have been on the offer. Foreign online poker sites, are not blocked from accessing the gambling market in South Sudan.

Online lottery in South Sudan

The International Lottery South Sudan S.S - SH.A, is the national lotto provider of South Sudan. Most of the products they currently offer on the market “scratch lottery cards” which are spread through land-based lotto agents all over the country. Online lottery in South Sudan, however, is still not an option. Foreign online lotto sites are not being blocked from accessing the South Sudanese market.

Online bingo in South Sudan

Similar as in cases with the other gambling sites, there are also no online bingo sites in South Sudan. Since there are no specific South Sudanese online bingo laws, there have been no offers for licenses regarding online bingo by the respective gambling authorities, as of April 2019. Foreign online bingo sites are not blocked from accessing the market of South Sudan.

Online sports betting in South Sudan

There are no opportunities for betting in South Sudan through land-based shop as of June, 2019. There are also no online sportsbook sites in South Sudan. As much of the gambling sector, with exception of the lottery, sports betting is also not regulated in the country. There are, however, plenty of foreign internet sportsbook sites which are actively targeting South Sudanese players, most of them licensed elsewhere in Africa.

Online daily fantasy sports in South Sudan

Online DFS sites in South Sudan do not have a legally regulated status. Considering the non-regulated status of online sports betting in the country, it is very probable that internet Daily Fantasy Sports would not receive soon a legal status in South Sudan.