Country · Iran Live data · 27 Oct 2026
New online casinos in Iran
116 Of the 727 casinos on our list do not block Iran
Gambling is a crime in Iran. The Islamic Penal Code punishes playing and organising games of chance, and amendments in 2023 extended the offences to gambling and betting online.
The casinos below are licensed offshore and accept players from Iran by their own terms. International sanctions also mean many payment methods do not work from Iran.
- 18+ only
- Offshore licences only
- Iranian law: gambling is a crime
By Chloe O'Sullivan | Updated 19 Oct 2026
- Legal status
- Banned
- Not blocking Iran
- 116 of 727 on our list
- New, not blocking Iran
- 9 of 152 founded 2024–2026
- Licence stated most
- Curaçao 71 of 116
- Joined in 2026
- 0 all ages
Legal risk · Iran
Gambling is a crime in Iran
Iranian law punishes players and organisers of gambling, online and offline, with fines and prison. The casinos listed here are offshore and hold no Iranian licence. The legal risk of playing from Iran is very high.
Short answer
Can players in Iran use new online casinos?
Some offshore casinos accept players from Iran, but gambling is a crime there for players as well as organisers, and the authorities have broken up online gambling networks and seized the bank accounts behind them. The safest choice is not to play.
- Legal status
- Banned
- Not blocking Iran
- 116 of 727 on our list
- New, not blocking Iran
- 9 of 152 founded 2024–2026
- Licence stated most
- Curaçao 71 of 116
Ranking
Offshore casinos accepting players from Iran, ranked
Our ranking for Iran, every age, shown because these casinos accept the country by their own terms. Gambling is a crime in Iran.
| Casino | Age | Licence (stated) | Welcome offer | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 3 Jun 2024 | Curaçao, Kahnawake Gaming Commission | 50 Free Spins | |
| 2 | Year 2 · 2025 since 27 Oct 2025 | Kahnawake Gaming Commission | IRR 70,000,000 + 150 FS | |
| 3 | Year 3 · 2024 since 1 Apr 2026 | Curaçao | IRR 70,000,000 + 150 FS | |
| 4 | 5 yrs · 2021 since 26 Feb 2025 | Curaçao | IRR 40,000,000 | |
| 5 | 9 yrs · 2017 since 21 Oct 2024 | Costa Rica Gambling License | 200 Free Spins | |
| 6 | 7 yrs · 2019 since 21 Oct 2024 | Curaçao | 6 BTC + 200 FS | |
| 7 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 13 Sep 2024 | PAGCOR | IRR 20,000,000 + 200 FS | |
| 8 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 2 May 2023 | Curaçao | 20 Free Spins | |
| 9 | Year 2 · 2025 since 22 Jul 2026 | Costa Rica Gambling License | IRR 180,000,000 + 700 FS | |
| 10 | Year 2 · 2025 since 2 Oct 2025 | Curaçao | IRR 700,000,000 + 350 FS |
Ranking: our ranking for this page, read 27 Oct 2026. Offers as stated by the casino; licences as each casino states them.
The law
The law in Iran
The 2023 amendments rewrote the gambling offences to cover online play. Players face fines and lose their winnings, running a gambling site carries prison, and promoting gambling or lending a bank card to it is also a crime.
- Law
- Islamic Penal Code, Book Five (Ta'zirat), Articles 705 to 711
- Legal status
- Banned
- Enacted
- 22 May 1996
- Licensing model
- no licences issued (online casinos banned)
- Advertising
- banned
- Penalties
- operator · blocking · Bans on domains, payment gateways, bank cards, internet and SIM services for 6 months to 5 years (Art. 706 note 2); operator · prison · Running a physical or online gambling space: degree-six ta'zir prison, degree five if it made money (Art. 706); degree four for organised or professional gambling (Art. 707); promoter · prison · Promoting gambling or inviting people to it: degree-seven prison and fine (Art. 709(2)); player · fine · Degree-six fine or one to three times the proceeds, plus confiscation (Art. 705)
Launch register
New casinos that do not block Iran
Founded 2024 or later, newest first, by the date each one joined our list. Vermilion stamp: first year. Green: second or third year. 9 in total.
09
/25
September 2025
2 added
- Costa Rica Gambling License $2,000 + 100 FS Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024
- Curaçao, Anjouan License €1,800 + 175 Free Spins Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025
08
/25
August 2025
1 added
- Costa Rica Gambling License €4,000 + 210 Free Spins Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025
07
/25
July 2025
3 added
- Anjouan License $500 + 50 Free Spins Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025
- Anjouan License €11,000 + 600 FS Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024
- Costa Rica Gambling License €1,000 + 150 Free Spins Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025
Our list, read 27 Oct 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.
Questions
Iran: questions
Is online gambling legal in Iran?
No. The Islamic Penal Code makes gambling a crime, and 2023 amendments extended it to gambling and betting online.
What are the penalties for gambling in Iran?
Since the 2023 amendments, playing is punished with a fine and confiscation of the money involved, and running a gambling site or app with prison. The law section on this page lists the penalties.
Why do offshore casinos accept players from Iran?
They set their own accepted countries under licences from other jurisdictions. That does not make playing legal in Iran, and sanctions limit how money can move in and out.
What should I check before joining a new casino that accepts players from Iran?
Read the casino's terms on Iran 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. Given the law, the safest choice is not to play. 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 Iran?
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.
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 gamingStart 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 casinosSet 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 limitsFree, confidential support
If playing stops being fun, talk to someone. Gambling Therapy offers free support in many languages.
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