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New online casinos in Kenya

298 Of the 733 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 4 Nov 2026

Legal status
Licensed locally in force 26 Aug 2025
Not blocking Kenya
298 of 733 on our list
New, not blocking Kenya
23 of 152 founded 2024–2026
Licence stated most
Curaçao 192 of 298
Joined in 2026
2 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

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.

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  1. #1
    Launch offer KES 3,000,000 + 1 FS
    Google Pay MasterCard Bitcoin +45
    8.8 /10
    BC.GAME review
    Launched 2017 On our list since 7 Jul 2023 Studios 26
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  2. #2
    Launch offer 30 Free Spins
    Airtel Money M-Pesa Skrill +17
    Captainsbet review
    Launched 2024 On our list since 9 Jun 2026 Studios 62
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  3. #3
    Launch offer KES 213,000 + 150 FS
    Airtel Money M-Pesa Piastrix +15
    9.1 /10
    888STARZ review
    Launched 2018 On our list since 3 Jun 2024 Studios 51
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  4. #4
    Launch offer KES 25,000
    M-Pesa Google Pay MasterCard +19
    Betum review
    Launched 2025 On our list since 3 Jun 2026 Studios 19
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  5. #5
    Launch offer KES 13,000 + 100 FS
    Jeton Skrill Neteller +15
    8.0 /10
    Hellspin review
    Launched 2020 On our list since 20 May 2022 Studios 42
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  6. #6
    Launch offer KES 16,000 + 120 FS
    Airtel Money M-Pesa Perfect Money +30
    7.8 /10
    20bet review
    Launched 2020 On our list since 20 Jan 2021 Studios 41
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  7. #7
    Launch offer KES 100,000 + 250 FS
    Perfect Money Jeton Skrill +19
    7.9 /10
    Bizzo review
    Launched 2018 On our list since 24 Nov 2021 Studios 48
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  8. #8
    Launch offer KES 130,000 + 100 FS
    Perfect Money Jeton Skrill +18
    9.1 /10
    National review
    On our list since 19 Apr 2021 Studios 46
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  9. #9
    Launch offer KES 200,000 + 150 FS
    Google Pay Perfect Money Jeton +39
    8.5 /10
    SpinBetter review
    Launched 2018 On our list since 21 Oct 2024 Studios 124
    18+ · T&Cs Apply
  10. #10
    Launch offer KES 140,000
    Jeton Skrill Neteller +15
    8.0 /10
    BingoBonga review
    Launched 2022 On our list since 7 Nov 2022 Studios 17
    18+ · T&Cs Apply

Ranking: our ranking for this page, read 12 Nov 2026. Offers as stated by the casino; licences as each casino states them.

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
298 of 733 on our list
New, not blocking Kenya
23 of 152 founded 2024–2026
Licence stated most
Curaçao 192 of 298

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.

Sourced

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 (any operator that qualifies)
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

For you Licences from the old Board are moving to the new regime, and the authority's licensing rules were published as regulations in 2026. Check its notices before relying on a licence.

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. 23 in total.

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06 /26 June 2026
2 added

  1. Curaçao 30 Free Spins Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024
  2. Anjouan License Offer not listed Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025 Review

09 /25 September 2025
2 added

  1. Costa Rica Gambling License $2,000 + 100 Free Spins 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

Our list, read 12 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 Kenya

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Skrill 216 of 298
Neteller 208 of 298
Jeton 132 of 298
Crypto 121 of 298
Sofort 115 of 298
Bank Transfer 103 of 298
Rapid Transfer 94 of 298
Credit Cards 72 of 298

As listed in each casino's review on our list, read 12 Nov 2026.

Most played

Most played games in Kenya

The games players in Kenya spun most in November 2026. Games we do not hold yet are left out, so the ranks skip.

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  1. 1 Aviator RTP 97% · Medium volatility 100
  2. 3 Extra Chilli Big Time Gaming RTP 96.75% · High volatility 56
  3. 4 Wild Hot 40 FAZI RTP 96.58% · 5 reels · 40 lines · Low volatility 56
  4. 6 Regal Spins 10 Pateplay RTP 96.37% · 5 reels · 10 lines · Medium volatility 46
  5. 7 Aztec Gems Pragmatic Play RTP 96.52% · 3 reels · 5 lines · Low volatility 44
  6. 8 40 Burning Hot Amusnet Interactive RTP 96.25% · 5 reels · 5 lines · Low volatility 43
  7. 9 Hell Hot 100 Endorphina RTP 96.07% · 5 reels · 100 lines · Low volatility 41
  8. 10 JetX RTP 96.7% · Medium volatility 40
  9. 11 Shining Crown Amusnet Interactive 40
  10. 12 2021 Hit Slot Endorphina RTP 96.02% 36

Bar and number: share of play against the most played game on this list (100).

Market research on game play, November 2026. Updated Nov 11, 2026, 1:17 PM UTC.

Studios

Leading studios in Kenya

The studios whose games players in Kenya played most in October 2026, by game type. Studios we do not hold yet are left out, so the ranks skip.

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Slots
  1. 1 Pragmatic Play 100
  2. 2 FAZI 31
  3. 3 Endorphina 27
Live casino
  1. 1 Evolution Gaming 100
  2. 2 Pragmatic Play 64
  3. 3 Amusnet Interactive 1
Table games
  1. 1 Evolution Gaming 100
  2. 2 Games Global 28
  3. 3 SmartSoft Gaming 2
Arcade
  1. 1 Spribe 100
  2. 2 SmartSoft Gaming 69
  3. 3 Games Global 35
Bingo
  1. 1 Games Global 100
  2. 2 Darwin Gaming 1
First person
  1. 1 Evolution Gaming 100

Bar and number: share of play against the leading studio on this list (100).

Market research on game play, October 2026. Updated Nov 11, 2026, 1:18 PM UTC.

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 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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