Country · Kenya Live data · 23 Oct 2026
New online casinos in Kenya
300 Of the 726 casinos on our list do not block Kenya
Kenya licenses gambling, online casinos included. The Gambling Regulatory Authority licenses and supervises operators, taking over from the Betting Control and Licensing Board.
The casinos below accept players from Kenya by their own terms and name foreign licences. Without a Kenyan licence they are outside the new regulator's reach.
- 18+ only
- Local licence: Gambling Regulatory Authority
- New law since August 2025
By Chloe O'Sullivan | Updated 19 Oct 2026
- Legal status
- Licensed locally in force 26 Aug 2025
- Not blocking Kenya
- 300 of 726 on our list
- New, not blocking Kenya
- 24 of 152 founded 2024–2026
- Licence stated most
- Curaçao 192 of 300
- Joined in 2026
- 3 all ages
Legal risk · Kenya
Kenya licenses gambling locally
Gambling in Kenya needs a licence from the Gambling Regulatory Authority under the 2025 Act. The casinos listed here name foreign licences, so Kenyan player protection does not cover them. Check the law and your own risk before you play.
26 Aug 2025
Short answer
Can players in Kenya use new online casinos?
Yes, at operators licensed in Kenya. Offshore casinos also accept Kenyan players, but they hold no Kenyan licence, so the Gambling Regulatory Authority cannot help you if a payout goes wrong. Keep deposits small at any brand you do not know.
- Legal status
- Licensed locally in force 26 Aug 2025
- Not blocking Kenya
- 300 of 726 on our list
- New, not blocking Kenya
- 24 of 152 founded 2024–2026
- Licence stated most
- Curaçao 192 of 300
Ranking
Casinos accepting players from Kenya, ranked
Our ranking for Kenya, every age. The licence column shows the foreign authority each casino names; none of these is licensed by the Gambling Regulatory Authority.
| Casino | Age | Licence (stated) | Welcome offer | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 yrs · 2017 since 7 Jul 2023 | Anjouan License, Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos Mexico | KES 3,000,000 + 1 FS | |
| 2 | Year 2 · 2025 since 3 Jun 2026 | Anjouan License | KES 25,000 | |
| 3 | 3 yrs · 2023 since 22 Jul 2026 | Curaçao | KES 70,000 + 150 FS | |
| 4 | No year stated since 19 Apr 2021 | Curaçao, Kahnawake Gaming Commission | KES 130,000 + 100 FS | |
| 5 | Year 3 · 2024 since 21 Jul 2026 | Anjouan License | KES 190,000 + 300 FS | |
| 6 | Year 3 · 2024 since 9 Jun 2026 | Curaçao | 30 Free Spins | |
| 7 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 24 Nov 2021 | Curaçao, Kahnawake Gaming Commission, Tobique | KES 100,000 + 250 FS | |
| 8 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 16 Aug 2022 | Kahnawake Gaming Commission | KES 13,000 + 120 FS | |
| 9 | 6 yrs · 2020 since 20 May 2022 | Kahnawake Gaming Commission | KES 13,000 + 100 FS | |
| 10 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 3 Jun 2024 | Curaçao, Kahnawake Gaming Commission | KES 213,000 + 150 FS |
Ranking: our ranking for this page, read 23 Oct 2026. Offers as stated by the casino; licences as each casino states them.
The law
The law in Kenya
The Gambling Regulatory Authority took over licensing from the Betting Control and Licensing Board. Online casinos need their own licence class from the authority, and licensed operators must honour self-exclusion requests.
- Law
- Gambling Control Act, 2025
- Citation
- No. 14 of 2025
- Legal status
- Licensed locally
- Enacted
- 7 Aug 2025
- In force
- 26 Aug 2025
- Licensing model
- open licensing
- Minimum age
- 18+
- Advertising
- restricted
- Penalties
- advertiser · prison · up to 240 months · Breach of the advertising rules in s. 87; operator · prison · up to 60 months · Operating without a licence, second or subsequent offence (s. 98(b)); first offence up to 3 years; operator · fine · up to KES 5,000,000 · Operating without a licence, second or subsequent offence (s. 98(b)); first offence up to KES 3 million; advertiser · fine · up to KES 20,000,000 · Breach of the advertising rules in s. 87
Sources: The Gambling Control Act, 2025 (No. 14 of 2025), Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 141
Launch register
New casinos that do not block Kenya
Founded 2024 or later, newest first, by the date each one joined our list. Vermilion stamp: first year. Green: second or third year. 24 in total.
07
/26
July 2026
1 added
- Anjouan License $1,500 + 300 Free Spins Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024
06
/26
June 2026
2 added
- Curaçao 30 Free Spins Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024
- Anjouan License Offer not listed Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025 Review
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
Our list, read 23 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
Kenya: questions
Is online gambling legal in Kenya?
Yes, with a licence under the Gambling Control Act, 2025 (Kenya Law). The casinos on this page name foreign licences.
Who regulates gambling in Kenya?
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya, created by the 2025 Act as the successor to the Betting Control and Licensing Board.
What is the gambling age in Kenya?
18. Licensed operators must verify age before you can play.
What should I check before joining a new casino that accepts players from Kenya?
Read the casino's terms on Kenya 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 Kenya?
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 casino in its first year 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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