Online sports betting has become an extremely popular practice today. Sports enthusiasts enjoy playing these games and even betting on their favourite teams and players. Below are some of the countries where sports betting and gambling are legal. These countries include the United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, German, Spain, Canada, Mexico, India, Ireland, Russia, Sweden, etc.
USA
Online sports betting was legalized in 1992 but it became illegal in 2006; however, a few states have since allowed this form of gambling. There are currently 30 U.S. states that offer internet gambling and some states provide full-scale casinos while others have only online sports betting sites. The state with the most licensed online gambling sites in Nevada boasts over 60 companies to choose from.
Canada
Canadian government officials announced in April 2003 that they would allow online gambling. It was not until 2009 that the first site opened its doors. Before allowing online gambling, citizens had no access to “live” or face-to-face wagering. However, Canadians were able to bet online via a virtual currency called points but similar to American laws, Canadians are unable to gamble on sporting events or horses online.
Mexico
Mexican law allows residents to place bets through offshore websites and land-based casinos. Betting limits vary depending on the state you live in. For example, there are no restrictions in places like Nuevo León while those who reside in Baja California Sur can make up to $10,000 per day. Those who reside in Monterrey can wager around $2,500 every 24 hours.
Belgium
Gambling laws in Belgium are constantly changing so there are many different ways you could legally participate in online sports betting. Whether your country permits online gambling, whether it provides access to casino or poker sites, whether it provides sports betting as well as other types of gambling, all depends on if your state has adopted it.
Germany
German residents can use various methods of placing online bets. Residents must be 18 years old or older and should have a valid ID. If you do not have one, you may be required to take a photo identification test. You also need to register for a bank account.
Australia
Australian residents need to be at least 17 years old to bet online. You also need to prove residency by providing an ID or utility bill. Australians can only bet on Australian sporting events such as NRL, AFL, soccer, cricket and rugby.
Spain
Spanish law allows citizens to gamble online. All residents that want to bet online must be at least 16 years old. Additionally, they must have a valid ID and a credit card. They can also bet on horse racing and football matches.
United Kingdom
British law lets citizens gamble online but restricts where they can access this activity. You cannot bet on horse races or sports events via the internet. Instead, you need to head down to a land-based casino or bookmaker to place a bet.
India
Indian law does not prohibit online gambling. Betting is restricted to land-based locations. That being said, cybercafes could one day provide a way for Indians to gamble online if they receive permission from the central government.
Ireland
Irish residents need to be at least 19 years old to place online wagers. You will also need to provide your email address and phone number along with a valid form of ID before being able to play.
Italy
Italian authorities do not allow sports betting but they do permit online poker. Players must be 18 years old. A valid national ID card is necessary to open a banking account.
Japan
To bet online in Japan, you must be at least 20 years old. You must also have a valid passport, a social security number, and proof of residence.
Russia
Russian residents can bet online provided that they meet certain requirements. These rules apply to anyone regardless of citizenship.
South Korea
South Korean law does not ban online gambling. However, these types of activities aren’t promoted much due to their association with gambling addiction.
Sweden
Swedish residents can gamble online at any time. All they need to do is create an account with a banking institution.
New Zealand
To bet online in New Zealand, players must be age 18 or older. They must also have a valid driver’s license, social security number and a registered email address.
Conclusion
Online gambling may soon become a reality. As time passes by, more and more people will begin using the web to indulge themselves in various kinds of online gaming. Hopefully, lawmakers will catch up and legalize online gambling around the globe so that everyone can benefit from its advantages. Moreover, we hope other countries mentioned above that do not allow sports betting may start to allow it to be played.