DappscopeOnline Gambling Laws by Country 2026
By Steven Stone, Founder and Editor · Updated
This hub collects DappScope's country guides to gambling laws, licensing checks and crypto payment questions. Laws and regulatory guidance change, so check each guide's sources and current official advice.
This is general information, not legal advice. 18+ only, and local age restrictions may be higher. Gamble responsibly, never gamble money you cannot afford to lose, and seek support if gambling causes harm.
Country guides
Online gambling in United Kingdom
Commercial online casino gambling offered to consumers in Great Britain requires a Gambling Commission operating licence; Northern Ireland has a separate framework.
- Regulator
- Gambling Commission (GB)
- Crypto payments
- Crypto payment arrangements require reporting and anti-money-laundering risk assessment by licensees.
Online gambling in Australia
Australia distinguishes prohibited online casino services from wagering services that can operate with an Australian licence.
- Regulator
- Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
- Crypto payments
- Digital currency is prohibited for online and telephone wagering under the payment restrictions described.
Online gambling in Spain
State-level online gambling requires Spanish authorisation for the operator and relevant game; authorisations from other states are not valid substitutes.
- Regulator
- Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ)
- Crypto payments
- Crypto payment options do not replace Spanish authorisation checks.
Online gambling in Sweden
Sweden has a licensing framework for online gambling directed at its market, with the exact website and operating company checked in Spelinspektionen's register.
- Regulator
- Spelinspektionen
- Crypto payments
- A Swedish licence does not automatically confirm that a cryptocurrency deposit route is available or approved.
Online gambling in Denmark
Offering gambling in Denmark or targeting the Danish market requires a Danish Gambling Authority licence; an overseas licence is not a substitute.
- Regulator
- Spillemyndigheden
- Crypto payments
- Token acceptance does not establish Danish authorisation.
Online gambling in Netherlands
The Kansspelautoriteit licenses and supervises online gambling in the Netherlands; a Dutch-language website or acceptance of local accounts does not establish authorisation.
- Regulator
- Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa)
- Crypto payments
- The Ksa identifies crypto-only or vague payment methods as warning signs of illegal gambling.
Online gambling in Germany
Online gambling in Germany requires permission for both the operator and the gambling product, with certain casino-game permissions handled at state level.
- Regulator
- Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL)
- Crypto payments
- Bitcoin or stablecoin support is a payment feature, not evidence of a German gambling licence.
Online gambling in Italy
Italian online gambling authorisation should be verified against ADM's authorised remote-gambling concessionaire list; an overseas licence does not prove Italian permission.
- Regulator
- Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM)
- Crypto payments
- Bitcoin acceptance does not establish an ADM concession; the guide does not assert a blanket cryptocurrency ban.
Online gambling in Canada
Canada has no single nationwide online-casino licence, and Ontario's regulated private-operator market should not be treated as the framework for every province or territory.
- Regulator
- Provincial authorities; AGCO and iGaming Ontario in Ontario
- Crypto payments
- Crypto acceptance does not determine regulatory status; payment acceptance varies by service.
Online gambling in Brazil
Brazil's nationally authorised fixed-odds betting and online games require official operator checks, while the regulated payment framework prohibits direct cryptocurrency betting payments.
- Regulator
- Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA)
- Crypto payments
- The regulated framework does not permit direct cryptocurrency betting payments.
Online gambling in Japan
Gambling in Japan is criminal unless a specific law creates an exception; accessing online casinos from Japan remains illegal even when the operator holds an overseas licence.
- Regulator
- National Police Agency (NPA)
- Crypto payments
- Crypto stakes do not create an exception to Japanese online casino prohibitions.
Online gambling in India
India's national framework prohibits online money games regardless of skill or chance, while recognising permitted social games and e-sports.
- Regulator
- Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI)
- Crypto payments
- The guide reads the money-or-other-stakes definition as unlikely to exclude token-funded games.
Online gambling in New Zealand
New Zealand's Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 introduces licensing, with providers that have not applied required to stop offering online casino gambling from 1 December 2026.
- Regulator
- Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)
- Crypto payments
- Crypto acceptance does not create a licence or move an operator outside the licensing regime.
Frequently asked questions
Is crypto gambling legal everywhere?
No. The guides describe different national rules, including online casino prohibitions and restrictions on cryptocurrency betting payments. A crypto payment option does not establish local authorisation.
Does a casino licence from another country make it legal where I live?
Not automatically. Check the rules where you are physically located and the permission required for the exact operator, website and gambling product.
How often are these guides updated?
Check the publication or update date on each guide. Laws, permissions and payment rules can change, so consult current official sources rather than treating a guide's date as a guarantee.
Where can I get help with gambling?
Each country guide includes national support information, and free confidential help services are listed at the bottom of every DappScope page.
Is this legal advice?
No. These guides provide general information, not advice tailored to your circumstances. Consult current official guidance or a qualified legal adviser for individual questions.
General information, not legal advice. 18+ | Gamble responsibly.