History of Gambling in Egypt

Being a country with thousands of years of history, Egypt surely has a rich history of gambling, too. Some of the oldest historical proofs of dice-like games existing in Egypt date back to around 3000 BC. There even existed a law banning the spread of gambling then, and people who did not abide by the law were forced to work hard for free, which can be considered equal to modern-day imprisonment.

In the medieval era, Egyptians were introduced to card games brought from Europe and Asia. Around the 15th century, lotteries were extremely loved by Egyptians.

Although today gambling is illegal in the country, many leading software providers release multiple Egyptian-themed online slots that are very popular among gamblers.

The Legal Aspect of Gambling in Egypt

The Egyptian laws are based on the Quran, which strictly forbids its following from gambling. This ban is outlined in the Egyptian Penal Code of 1937. However, the country does not forbid gambling for tourists or even outlaw Egyptians from online casinos. The drawback is that there is no legal regulator for Egyptian online casinos. Because of the lack of licensing, players have to rely on foreign gambling regulators and offshore online casinos.