Online gambling in Kenya
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRA)
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Kenya is regulated under the Gambling Control Act 2025, which established the Gambling Regulatory Authority as successor to the BCLB. The GRA now publishes a 2025/26 licensed-company table with legal entities, trading names, licence identifiers, renewal status and domains. Atlas matched SportyBet, 1xBet and BetPawa to exact current entries; Betin and Betway were not found and are recorded as not listed rather than described as illegal.
Sports Betting
Legal
Online Casino
Legal
Online Poker
Legal
Atlas Market Rule Pack
A structured, source-linked view of the rules that shape entry and operation in Kenya.
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Current authority and law
The Gambling Control Act 2025 established the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya and transferred the former BCLB’s rights, duties, assets and liabilities to the new authority.
Kenya Law - Gambling Control ActOnline licence types
A person offering online gambling in Kenya must apply to the Authority for an online bookmaker, online lottery or online casino licence.
Section 67Visible licence evidence
The GRA 2025/26 licensed-company table publishes legal entities, trading names, licence identifiers, renewal status and consumer domains. Atlas requires an exact brand or domain match before labelling a relationship licensed.
GRA licensed operators - 2025/26Player safeguards
Players must have a registered account and provide proof of age. Operators must prevent child registration and may not advance credit, allow credit cards or cover a player’s third-party costs.
Section 72Foreign operators and disputes
A foreign operator serving Kenya must be registered in Kenya, maintain a Kenyan physical address and hold a licence. Online-gambling disputes may be appealed to the Tribunal within 14 days.
Sections 79-80Decision-support summary, not legal advice. Follow each primary source and confirm the current rule with the regulator before acting.
Jurisdiction-specific evidence
Operator status in Kenya
These are jurisdiction-specific records, not endorsements. Restricted, revoked and other non-active statuses remain visible when supported by an official source.
SportyBet
Sporty Group
Betin Kenya
Betin Holdings Ltd
No exact Betin trading-name or consumer-domain match was found in the current 2025/26 GRA licensed-company table. This is a register finding, not a global illegality claim.
Betway Kenya
Super Group
No exact Betway trading-name or consumer-domain match was found in the current 2025/26 GRA licensed-company table. This is a register finding, not a global illegality claim.
1xBet Kenya
Advanced Gaming Limited
BetPawa Kenya
Nanovas International (K) Ltd
Is online betting legal in Kenya?
Yes, online sports betting is legal and regulated in Kenya under the supervision of Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRA).
Is online casino legal in Kenya?
Yes, online casino games are legal and regulated in Kenya under the supervision of Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRA).
Who regulates gambling in Kenya?
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRA) oversees the regulated gambling framework in Kenya, including licensing or compliance for the products permitted there.
What is the minimum gambling age in Kenya?
The recorded minimum gambling age in Kenya is 18. Product-specific or venue rules may impose a higher threshold.
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRA)
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya
Verification Note
Information is based on official regulatory sources. Always verify operator licensing status directly with Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRA) before use.
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