How to bet on sports from the UAE?

Surprisingly, gambling and certain types of sports betting are illegal in the UAE.

If this is your first time hearing about this, you will surely be surprised to learn that Dubai is hosting the prestigious races - Dubai World Cup Night.

Bookmakers from all over the world are preparing bets on this event, but in fact, residents of the Emirates themselves cannot enjoy them, because they are well aware of what awaits them if they decide to place bets.

It is important to understand that the national religion of the UAE is Islam, which prohibits any form of gambling and its advertising.

But all the laws that prohibit gambling in the United Arab Emirates most often focus on the issues related to the impact of gambling culture on children and minors, and also aim to protect vulnerable people. This is in no way consistent with the general belief that the ban on gambling is due to a religious component.

The UAE law is incredibly simple: gambling and any gambling related advertising in any form is prohibited. And the point.

Laws in the UAE

Casino gambling does not exist as a legal activity in the UAE, and anyone who organizes this business is breaking the law.

However, there are certain exceptions when it comes to sports betting.