Country · Malaysia Live data · 28 Oct 2026
New online casinos in Malaysia
307 Of the 727 casinos on our list do not block Malaysia
Malaysia licenses no online casinos. Gambling outside the few licensed land-based operators is illegal, and Muslims are also bound by state Sharia law, which forbids gambling.
The casinos below are licensed offshore and accept Malaysian players by their own terms. In October 2023 the Court of Appeal held that online gambling is an offence under the 1953 gaming houses law.
- 18+ only
- Offshore licences only
- No online casino licence in Malaysia
By Chloe O'Sullivan | Updated 19 Oct 2026
- Legal status
- Banned
- Not blocking Malaysia
- 307 of 727 on our list
- New, not blocking Malaysia
- 25 of 152 founded 2024–2026
- Licence stated most
- Curaçao 186 of 307
- Joined in 2026
- 4 all ages
Legal risk · Malaysia
Malaysia licenses no online casinos
Operating online gambling is illegal in Malaysia, and Muslims face Sharia penalties for gambling. The casinos listed here are offshore and hold no Malaysian licence. Malaysian courts treat online gambling as an offence. Check the law and your own risk before you play.
Short answer
Can players in Malaysia use new online casinos?
Offshore casinos accept Malaysian players, but none is licensed in Malaysia, and running online gambling is a crime there. The Court of Appeal ruled in 2023 that online gambling falls under the 1953 gaming houses law, and thousands of people have been charged with online gambling offences since 2019. For Muslims, gambling is also an offence under state Sharia law.
- Legal status
- Banned
- Not blocking Malaysia
- 307 of 727 on our list
- New, not blocking Malaysia
- 25 of 152 founded 2024–2026
- Licence stated most
- Curaçao 186 of 307
Ranking
Offshore casinos accepting players from Malaysia, ranked
Our ranking for Malaysia, every age. These casinos accept Malaysian players by their own terms; none holds a Malaysian licence.
| Casino | Age | Licence (stated) | Welcome offer | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 yrs · 2019 since 21 Aug 2025 | Curaçao | MYR 2,880 | |
| 2 | 8 yrs · 2018 since 18 Jun 2025 | Anjouan License | MYR 2,980 | |
| 3 | 12 yrs · 2014 since 24 Jun 2021 | Curaçao | MYR 7,240 + 150 FS | |
| 4 | 7 yrs · 2019 since 7 Dec 2022 | Anjouan License | MYR 3,000 | |
| 5 | 7 yrs · 2019 since 29 Aug 2025 | Anjouan License | MYR 3,000 | |
| 6 | Year 2 · 2025 since 16 Feb 2026 | Curaçao | MYR 1,588 + 218 FS | |
| 7 | Year 3 · 2024 since 14 Jul 2026 | Curaçao | MYR 7,000 + 150 FS | |
| 8 | Year 2 · 2025 since 10 Mar 2026 | Costa Rica Gambling License | MYR 2,088 + 18 FS | |
| 9 | 9 yrs · 2017 since 25 Sep 2023 | Curaçao | MYR 4,000 + 200 FS | |
| 10 | Year 3 · 2024 since 31 Jul 2026 | Curaçao | MYR 3,900 |
Ranking: our ranking for this page, read 28 Oct 2026. Offers as stated by the casino; licences as each casino states them.
The law
The law in Malaysia
Neither the gaming houses law nor the Betting Act 1953 mentions online gambling, but in October 2023 the Court of Appeal held that a place used for online gambling counts as a common gaming house. Only premises licensed by the Minister of Finance may offer casino games.
- Law
- Common Gaming Houses Act 1953
- Citation
- Act 289
- Legal status
- Banned
- Licensing model
- no licences issued (online casinos banned)
- Advertising
- banned
- Penalties
- player · prison · up to 6 months · Gaming in a common gaming house (s. 6(1)); operator · fine · up to RM 50,000 · Keeping a common gaming house (s. 4(1)); plus MYR 5,000 to 50,000 per gaming machine seized; advertiser · fine · up to RM 50,000 · Publishing or inviting people to a common gaming house (s. 4(1)(g)); also up to 3 years' imprisonment; player · fine · up to RM 5,000 · Gaming in a common gaming house (s. 6(1)); operator · prison · up to 36 months · Keeping a common gaming house (s. 4(1)); imprisonment is mandatory on conviction
Sources: Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 (Act 289), Laws of Malaysia, Attorney General's Chambers
Launch register
New casinos that do not block Malaysia
Founded 2024 or later, newest first, by the date each one joined our list. Vermilion stamp: first year. Green: second or third year. 25 in total.
07
/26
July 2026
2 added
- Curaçao Offer not listed Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024 Review
- Curaçao €1,500 + 150 Free Spins Year 3 · 2024 founded 2024
03
/26
March 2026
1 added
- Costa Rica Gambling License Offer not listed Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025 Review
02
/26
February 2026
1 added
- Curaçao Offer not listed Year 2 · 2025 founded 2025 Review
Our list, read 28 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
Malaysia: questions
Is online gambling legal in Malaysia?
There is no online gambling licence in Malaysia, and operating online gambling is illegal. The Common Gaming Houses Act 1953 does not mention online play, but the Court of Appeal ruled in October 2023 that online gambling is an offence under it (Free Malaysia Today).
Can players be charged for online gambling in Malaysia?
More than 7,000 people were charged with online gambling offences between 2019 and 2021, according to the Home Ministry (Free Malaysia Today). For Muslims, state Sharia law also bans gambling.
Why do offshore casinos accept players from Malaysia?
They hold licences from other jurisdictions and choose their own accepted countries. Their licence gives you no Malaysian protection.
What should I check before joining a new casino that accepts players from Malaysia?
Read the casino's terms on Malaysia 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 Malaysia?
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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