Sports betting in Mongolia is legal and regulated under the “Law on Lotteries, Betting and Sweepstakes,” overseen by the Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs. Operators must obtain a special license, adhere to strict operational requirements, and comply with government-set standards to offer sports wagering services to the public (1).
Despite legalization, any unlicensed sports betting or gambling activity remains a criminal offense. The Criminal Code explicitly prohibits organizing or facilitating such operations without official authorization, imposing severe penalties to deter illegal bookmakers (2).
"Олон нийтийн газар, эсхүл мэдээллийн технологи ашиглан ашиг олох зорилгоор шоо, хөзөр, бусад эд зүйл ашиглан үр дүнг нь урьдчилан төсөөлөх боломжгүй, аз туршиж тоглодог мөрийтэй тоглоом зохион байгуулсан бол дөрвөн зуун тавин нэгжээс арван дөрвөн мянган нэгжтэй тэнцэх хэмжээний төгрөгөөр торгох, эсхүл хоёр зуун дөчин цагаас долоон зуун хорин цаг хүртэл хугацаагаар нийтэд тустай ажил хийлгэх, эсхүл зургаан сараас гурван жил хүртэл хугацаагаар зорчих эрхийг хязгаарлах" (2).
Licensed sportsbooks must secure permits, demonstrate financial integrity, and implement measures for consumer protection, including fraud prevention and responsible gaming protocols. The licensing regime is designed to safeguard both players and the national economy by ensuring all sports betting activities operate within a clear legal framework (1).
Source:
mojha.gov.mn PDF (Law on Lotteries, Betting and Sweepstakes)
legalinfo.mn (Criminal Code Article 20.17)
Last updated: 28-05-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
