Gambling Laws in Comoros

Gambling in Comoros is legal under the Betting and Gaming Act 2005 passed on the island of Anjouan, which is part of the Comoros Archipelago (Islamic Federal Republic of the Comoros). This law contains precise definitions of the forms of gambling regulated in the country such as casino games, table games, bingo, lotto, betting etc. including all forms of legal online gambling in Comoros. All online games however are legal in Comoros, for non-citizens older than 18 years.  The body responsible for regulation of the gambling activities in the country is the Anjouan Betting and Gaming Board (ABGB). This body is responsible for supervising all aspects regarding gambling games’ safety, regulations and control. This office is part of the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority (AOFA) and is also authorize for granting licenses to potential gaming providers. According to Comoros gambling laws, minors, under 18 years of age are prohibited to participate in gambling activities.

Is Online Gambling Legal in Comoros? Yes, all forms of online gambling are legal in Comoros.

Online Casinos in Comoros

There are two hotel casinos operating in Comoros on the Grande Comore island, but none of them has launched an online casino in Comoros, as of May 2019. The current gambling legislation of Comoros allows that once a license is obtained, an unlimited number of internet casino sites can be launched and operated under that license. However, no operator so far has used this opportunity.

Online Poker in Comoros

Poker in Comoros is legal and part of the regular offer of the two operating casinos. Online poker, on the other side, is not regulated with specific Comoros online poker laws, but the general online gambling legislation applies to this game too and online poker is considered to be also legal in Comoros. However, as it is the case with the online casinos, there are no licensed online poker sites in Comoros as of May 2018. Although there is an opportunity to legally launch an online poker site in the country, no company has so far has showed an interest to obtain a license. 

Online lottery in Comoros

Although there are no specific Comoros online lottery laws, the regulations derived from the general gambling legislation in the country, serve as a basic legal framework within which online lotto operators offer their lotto products. However, as of May 2019, no list of sites offering online lottery in Comoros, has been made public by the Anjouan Betting and Gaming Board (ABGB). 

Online bingo in Comoros

Although in absence of specific Comoros online bingo laws, the general gambling legislation in the country regarding online gambling makes online bingo legal in Comoros. However, as of May 2019, no list of sites offering online bingo in Comoros, has been made public by the Anjouan Betting and Gaming Board (ABGB). Bingo rooms, licensed elsewhere, are blocked from accessing the gambling market in the country by the respective authorities.

Online sports betting in Comoros

Sports betting in Comoros is also regulated and made legal with the Betting and Gaming Act 2005. However, not much is known about the betting offer in the country, at least when online sportsbook sites in Comoros are concerned. As of May 2019, no list of sites offering online sports betting in Comoros, has been made public by the Anjouan Betting and Gaming Board (ABGB). Foreign, non-licensed bookmakers are blocked from accessing the betting market of the country.

Online daily fantasy sports in Comoros

Online DFS sites in Comoros do not have a legally regulated status. There is an ongoing debate on the status of this type of game, but 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 Comoros.