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Country · Ethiopia Live data · 13 Nov 2026

New online casinos in Ethiopia

235 Of the 733 casinos on our list do not block Ethiopia

Ethiopia licenses no online casinos. Gambling falls under the lottery regulator, and in December 2025 it revoked every sports betting licence, online and retail, and told banks and payment services to stop processing gambling payments.

The casinos below are licensed offshore and accept players from Ethiopia by their own terms. The figure counts the casinos on our list that do not block Ethiopia.

  • 18+ only
  • Offshore licences only
  • All betting licences revoked Dec 2025

By Chloe O'Sullivan | Updated 13 Nov 2026

Legal status
Banned
Not blocking Ethiopia
235 of 733 on our list
New, not blocking Ethiopia
16 of 152 founded 2024–2026
Licence stated most
Curaçao 149 of 235
Joined in 2026
0 all ages

Legal risk · Ethiopia

Ethiopia licenses no online gambling

Ethiopia has no online casino licence, and since 15 December 2025 no betting licence either. The casinos listed here are offshore, and local payment channels have been told to block gambling payments. Check the law and your own risk before you play.

Ranking

Offshore casinos accepting players from Ethiopia, ranked

Our ranking for Ethiopia, every age. These casinos are licensed abroad; Ethiopia has no online casino licence and no live betting licences since December 2025.

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  1. #1
    Launch offer ETB 200,000 + 300 FS
    MasterCard Neteller Skrill +14
    AvaBet review
    Launched 2024 On our list since 21 Jul 2026 Studios 98
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  2. #2
    Launch offer ETB 270,000 + 150 FS
    Visa Skrill Crypto +15
    9.1 /10
    888STARZ review
    Launched 2018 On our list since 3 Jun 2024 Studios 51
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  3. #3
    Launch offer ETB 3,000,000 + 1 FS
    Visa MasterCard Bitcoin +45
    8.8 /10
    BC.GAME review
    Launched 2017 On our list since 7 Jul 2023 Studios 26
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  4. #4
    Launch offer 100 Free Spins
    Visa MasterCard PaysafeCard +12
    8.5 /10
    Monixbet review
    On our list since 2 May 2024 Studios 41
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  5. #5
    Launch offer ETB 70,000 + 200 FS
    Visa MasterCard Neteller +11
    7.7 /10
    Abo review
    Launched 2021 On our list since 15 Apr 2021 Studios 27
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  6. #6
    Launch offer ETB 70,000 + 150 FS
    Visa MasterCard PaysafeCard +6
    GoldPari review
    Launched 2023 On our list since 22 Jul 2026 Studios 48
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  7. #7
    Launch offer ETB 70,000 + 50 FS
    Bitcoin Ethereum Solana +5
    Cybet review
    Launched 2025 On our list since 17 Jul 2025 Studios 14
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  8. #8
    Launch offer ETB 200,000 + 150 FS
    Visa MasterCard PaysafeCard +14
    BetOnGame review
    Launched 2024 On our list since 1 Apr 2026 Studios 30
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  9. #9
    Launch offer ETB 70,000 + 200 FS
    Visa MasterCard PaysafeCard +27
    9.2 /10
    Bitstarz review
    Launched 2014 On our list since 31 Jul 2024 Studios 113 Wagering 40x
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  10. #10
    Launch offer ETB 500,000 + 200 FS
    Visa MasterCard Neteller +15
    BETVIBE review
    Launched 2025 On our list since 8 Apr 2026 Studios 33
    18+ · T&Cs Apply

Ranking: our ranking for this page, read 13 Nov 2026. Offers as stated by the casino; licences as each casino states them.

Short answer

Can players in Ethiopia use new online casinos?

Offshore casinos accept players from Ethiopia, but none is licensed there, and the regulator has said no betting company operates legally in the country. Taking part in unauthorised gambling is also an offence, punishable by a fine or arrest. Expect local payment methods to be blocked, and keep deposits small.

Legal status
Banned
Not blocking Ethiopia
235 of 733 on our list
New, not blocking Ethiopia
16 of 152 founded 2024–2026
Licence stated most
Curaçao 149 of 235

The law

The law in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian Lottery Service licensed betting until it revoked every licence from 15 December 2025, and organising gambling without its authorisation is an offence under the Criminal Code. A new framework is under discussion.

Sourced

Law
National Lottery Administration Re-establishment Proclamation
Citation
Proclamation No. 535/2007
Legal status
Banned
Licensing model
no licences issued (online casinos banned)
Penalties
player · fine · Taking part in unauthorised gambling: fine or arrest (Criminal Code Art. 789); operator · fine · Petty offence: fine or arrest (Criminal Code Art. 789)

Sources: National Lottery Administration Re-establishment Proclamation No. 535/2007 (Federal Negarit Gazeta copy), metaappz Ethiopian laws

For you With banks and payment services told to stop gambling transactions, deposits and withdrawals through Ethiopian channels may fail. A failed withdrawal has no local complaint route.

Launch register

New casinos that do not block Ethiopia

Founded 2024 or later, newest first, by the date each one joined our list. Vermilion stamp: first year. Green: second or third year. 16 in total.

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09 /25 September 2025
2 added

  1. Costa Rica Gambling License $2,000 + 100 FS Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024
  2. Curaçao, Anjouan License €1,800 + 175 Free Spins Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025

08 /25 August 2025
1 added

  1. Costa Rica Gambling License €4,000 + 210 Free Spins Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025

07 /25 July 2025
5 added

  1. Anjouan License $500 + 50 Free Spins Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025
  2. Anjouan License €3,000 + 400 Free Spins Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025
  3. Anjouan License €11,000 + 600 FS Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024
  4. Anjouan License €700 + 300 Free Spins Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025
  5. The Isle of Man, Tobique €7,500 + 750 Free Spins Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025

Our list, read 13 Nov 2026. Date = the day the casino joined our list; the month it launched is not in our data yet, only the founding year. Offers as stated by the casino.

Payments

Deposit methods at casinos that accept players from Ethiopia

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Neteller 162 of 235
PaysafeCard 136 of 235
Crypto 98 of 235
Sofort 89 of 235
Bank Transfer 79 of 235
Rapid Transfer 68 of 235
Maestro 58 of 235
Credit Cards 54 of 235

As listed in each casino's review on our list, read 13 Nov 2026.

Questions

Ethiopia: questions

Is online gambling legal in Ethiopia?

There is no licence for online casinos, and all sports betting licences were revoked from 15 December 2025 (iGaming Business). The casinos on this page are offshore.

Will Ethiopia license betting again?

Officials have said a new framework is being prepared, but no licensing process or date had been announced in the reports we checked.

Can I pay an offshore casino from Ethiopia?

Banks and payment gateways were ordered to stop processing gambling transactions in December 2025, so local methods may be refused. Check the casino's payment page before you register.

What should I check before joining a new casino that accepts players from Ethiopia?

Read the casino's terms on Ethiopia first, because a casino can change the countries it accepts. Then check the licence it names, its withdrawal limits and the wagering on the welcome offer. Make a small first deposit and request a small withdrawal before you claim a bonus. Our review method lists the checks we run on every new brand.

Where can I get help with gambling in Ethiopia?

Gambling Therapy offers free, confidential support online in several languages. Self-exclusion in a casino account only works at that casino. Our responsible gaming page explains the deposit and time limits you can set.

Responsible gaming

Play only if you are 18+ and it stays fun

These rules apply on every page of this site. A young casino has less history to judge it by, so the limits matter more.

18+ only

Adults only, everywhere

You must be 18 or older, and older in some countries. A casino can ask for ID before your first withdrawal, and new casinos often do.

Responsible gaming
New brands

Start small with an unknown casino

Deposit an amount you would accept losing to a failed withdrawal, and request a small cash-out early to see how the casino handles it.

How we review new casinos
Limits

Set limits before the welcome offer

Bonus wagering keeps you playing longer. Set a deposit limit and a time limit in the account before you claim.

Set your limits
Help

Free, confidential support

If playing stops being fun, talk to someone. Gambling Therapy offers free support in many languages.

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