Online Casinos in Egypt: Demand, Barriers & Tourist Activity

Technically, yes but it’s not legal. Many Egyptians use VPNs, foreign IDs, or crypto wallets to access offshore casinos, but this goes against national law. Accessing offshore sites from inside Egypt is considered a violation, and players risk legal consequences if caught.

If you're a citizen, yes. You could face fines, imprisonment, or confiscation of property. The government enforces these laws aggressively. Tourists, on the other hand, can legally gamble online and in-person using foreign documentation.

💸 Most international casinos do not support EGP as a native currency, but they allow deposits in USD, EUR, BTC, or USDT.
🗣️ Many major platforms do support Arabic as a language option including menus, chat, and customer support.

Egyptian nationals must use workarounds like:

• 🪙 Cryptocurrency wallets (BTC, ETH, USDT)
• 🌍 E-wallets like Skrill and Neteller
• 🧾 Prepaid cards and vouchers (Neosurf, Paysafecard if bought abroad)
• 💳 Virtual debit cards (Revolut, Wise, Entropay)

Local banks and cards are blocked from processing gambling payments.

Only if they’re not using an Egyptian ID. Most casinos restrict bonuses for users from banned regions. However, tourists and expats with foreign identification can fully claim:

• Welcome packages
• Reload bonuses
• Free spins
• Crypto-exclusive promos

Always read the bonus terms to check eligibility based on your account location and documents.

No formal gambling tax structure exists, because gambling is illegal for citizens. If you're playing illegally, you’re unlikely to report winnings. For legal players (foreigners or expats abroad), taxes depend on your country of residence, not Egypt.

Yes, especially if they're trying to bypass geo-blocks. Most casinos block Egyptian IP addresses, so users rely on VPNs to register, log in, and deposit. ⚠️ But using a VPN does not make the activity legal for citizens and it may delay or block withdrawals due to mismatched KYC data.

Look for casinos with:

• ✅ International licenses (MGA, Curacao, UKGC)
• 🌐 Arabic language support
• 🔒 Strong KYC and secure payment gateways
• ⭐ Positive reviews on independent forums
• 🧾 Transparent bonus terms and withdrawal policies

If the site asks for foreign ID and processes crypto smoothly, it’s likely safer, but still off-limits for locals under Egyptian law.

Absolutely. Tourists and foreign players can use mobile browsers or apps to play and withdraw with:

• Crypto wallets
• Mobile e-wallet apps
• QR-based deposits
• Two-factor secured withdrawals

For citizens, using mobile is technically possible, but not legally allowed. Many do it with VPNs, but it comes with risk. 📱