Online bingo operates under strict regulations in Kazakhstan, governed by the Law on Gambling Business of 2007 and recent amendments aimed at reducing gambling-related harm (1). Licensed operators are permitted to offer online gambling services, but they must comply with stringent licensing requirements administered by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (2). The regulatory framework requires bookmakers and online gambling platforms to obtain proper licenses and maintain physical offices within Kazakhstan, while operations through the Betting Accounting Center are mandatory for processing cash and non-cash payments (1).
Kazakhstan has significantly tightened its gambling regulations with amendments signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in July 2024 (2). The law expanded the list of individuals prohibited from gambling, including those under 21 years of age, persons listed in the Unified Register of Debtors, civil servants, and military personnel (2). Restrictions on advertising bookmakers and sweepstakes were established, with gambling promotion through media, internet, and SMS now banned (2). Operating unlicensed internet gambling activities became a criminal offense punishable by up to two years imprisonment (2).
"One of the biggest accomplishments is the implementation of restrictive measures for those listed in the Unified Register of Debtors, which totals over 3.5 million people. The document also provides for the rehabilitation of citizens suffering from gambling addiction."
The government has intensified enforcement against illegal gambling operations, with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports filing legal action against 103 illegal lotteries since early 2024 (1). Through collaboration with the Financial Monitoring Agency and General Prosecutor's Office, authorities identified 11,417 websites showing signs of illegal activities, blocking 6,639 potentially illegal websites (1). A Committee for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries was established in September 2024 under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to independently address sectoral issues and ensure compliance with uniform rules (1).
Source:
https://www.vixio.com/insights/gc-kazakhstan-introduces-host-changes-gambling-regime
https://astanatimes.com/2024/07/kazakhstan-tightens-gambling-business-restrictions-with-amended-law/
Last updated: 28-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
