Sports betting is legal in Kazakhstan under the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On gambling industry," with specific restrictions on the types of betting activities permitted (1). The only form of online gambling legally allowed is sports betting and totalisators on live events, while online casinos, slots, and betting on virtual events are expressly prohibited under Kazakh gambling legislation.
The Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan serves as the primary regulatory authority responsible for implementing and supervising gambling laws and issuing licenses to gambling operators (2). All gambling operators must obtain proper licensing and comply with strict reporting requirements, with monitoring and control additionally carried out by fiscal services and the Committee for Combating Economic Crime under the Ministry of Finance.
"The only online gambling permitted is sports betting/totalisators in relation to live events; online casinos, slots and other types of betting are expressly prohibited."
Licensed sports betting operators in Kazakhstan must meet specific requirements including minimum authorized capital, though this requirement has been set at zero to facilitate licensing. The licensing process can be completed within one month maximum, with operators required to provide systematic reporting and maintain compliance with local regulations. Internet resources of foreign bookmakers that do not have licenses for gambling business activities in Kazakhstan are prohibited from operating, ensuring all sports betting activities remain under domestic regulatory oversight.
Source:
https://adilet.zan.kz/eng/docs/Z070000219_
https://practiceguides.chambers.com/practice-guides/gaming-law-2024/kazakhstan
Last updated: 15-09-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
