Horse racing stands as the sole exception to the legal framework surrounding sports betting in Bangladesh. It is permitted under specific regulations at licensed racecourses within the country. Despite the broader restriction on gambling activities, horse racing maintains a legal status, providing a platform for individuals to engage in betting within authorized venues and under regulated conditions. Moving beyond horse racing, other sports in Bangladesh also hold significance and attract attention from enthusiasts. Betting on sports like Cricket and Hockey can be done on sportsbooks that are regulated outside of Bangladesh.
Despite the popularity of these sports, formal betting opportunities remain limited to foreign online sportsbooks due to local constraints. While horse racing remains an exception, other sports betting activities operate outside the bounds of legality, posing risks to participants and potentially undermining the integrity of the sports themselves.
Sources
http://bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd/act-16.html
https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_lang=en&p_isn=82734
Last updated: 02/13/2024 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
