Online casinos are not specifically legalized in Djibouti, as the country has not developed proper laws relating to online gambling and does not issue licenses for online casino operations (1). While land-based gambling is legal in Djibouti, with the government licensing a couple of land-based casinos to operate, the online gambling sector remains unregulated and technically operates in a legal gray area (2).
Gambling activities in Djibouti are illegal for the local population due to cultural and religious norms, as the majority of the population is Muslim and Islam generally prohibits gambling activities (1). However, tourists and foreign visitors are able to participate in gambling activities at licensed land-based establishments, though there are no player protections for online gambling due to the absence of a licensing process (2).
"Since there is no licensing process, there are no player protections of any kind for online gambling in Djibouti."
The regulatory environment for online gambling in Djibouti remains underdeveloped, with no specific online gambling laws in place as of current regulations dating from 1995 (2). While the government does not directly ban online casinos, players who choose to access international gambling sites do so without local regulatory oversight or consumer protection measures, operating in an essentially unregulated environment (1).
Source:
https://www.igamingtoday.com/gambling-regulation-in-djibouti/
https://lcb.org/restrictions/djibouti
Last updated: 18-09-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
