Is online gambling legal in the Comoros?
Gambling is illegal in Comoros: all of it is prohibited under the national penal code, and Comorian residents may not legally gamble. The island of Anjouan licenses offshore sites through the Anjouan Gaming Board, but the central government does not recognize that licence, which is for export to non-Comorian markets only. The licence offers no legal protection for players, and there is no official, public process for resolving disputes.
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| Product | Online |
|---|---|
| Online betting | Illegal |
| Online casino | Illegal |
| Online poker | Illegal |
| Lottery | Illegal |
Gambling in Comoros: what you need to know
What's legal in the Comoros: no online gambling
Online gambling is not legal here. Playing on offshore sites can get you into legal trouble.
Online sports betting is banned in Comoros. Online casino is banned in Comoros. Online poker is banned in Comoros. The lottery is banned in Comoros.
Using a VPN to reach gambling sites from Comoros: Legal.
Gambling with crypto: Regulated.
Minimum gambling age in the Comoros
We have no record of a minimum gambling age in Comoros. As all gambling is prohibited under the national penal code, there is no legal gambling age.
Tax on winnings in the Comoros
Comorian residents may not legally gamble; Anjouan offshore licence is exclusively for export to non-Comorian markets.
What happens if you play anyway
The regulator's register lists 1,322 online licence holders in Comoros (checked 5 Nov 2026, no change since 31 Oct 2026).
No national licence for online gambling exists here, so a site taking deposits from players in Comoros is not licensed locally, whatever licence it shows from elsewhere.
The official register of licensed sitesThe Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority (AOFA) is the governing body, with the Anjouan Gaming Board (AGB) as the supervisory authority. Licence administration is handled by Anjouan Licensing Services Inc. (ALSI).'s website
Prominent operators in Comoros
Red flags: how to spot an unlicensed site
- Verify the licence on the official register
The Anjouan Gaming Board maintains a public register. Always verify a site's licence number, company name, or domain on the official verification portal before playing.
- Understand the licence's contested legal status
Be aware that this licence is not recognized by the central government of Comoros and operates in conflict with national law. It offers no legal protection outside of Anjouan.
- Confirm there is no official player dispute process
The regulator does not offer a public service for resolving player complaints. Any dispute you have with an operator is unlikely to be mediated by the licensing authority.
- Recognize the risks of international play
Playing from a country where online gambling is illegal is a risk that the Anjouan licence does not mitigate. You are subject to the laws of your own jurisdiction.
Bonuses: what's allowed and red flags
What the rules mean for bonus offers you see in Comoros. The rules operators must follow are on the operator page.
- Welcome bonus
- Banned
- • All verticals are prohibited
All player bonuses and retention tools are considered illegal as they are inducements to the prohibited activity of gambling.
Which casinos & betting sites are licensed in Comoros?
See the full official list of licensed operators and their authorised domains.
Self-exclusion and problem-gambling help in the Comoros
We have no record of a national self-exclusion scheme or problem-gambling helpline in Comoros. The law does not require licensed sites to offer deposit limits. Reality checks (reminders of how long you have played) are not required.
Complaints and disputes in the Comoros
- 1
1. Resolve directly with the operator
Players must first attempt to resolve any issue directly with the customer support of the Anjouan-licensed gambling site. This is the only formal step available.
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2. No regulatory recourse available
The Anjouan Gaming Board does not provide a public-facing dispute resolution service or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism for players. Decisions made by the operator are final.
Common myths about gambling in the Comoros
- MythAn Anjouan-licensed casino is a legal and safe place to gamble.Reality
The Anjouan licence is not recognized by the central government of Comoros and operates in conflict with national law. It offers no legal protection for players, and there is no official, public process for resolving disputes.
- MythIt's legal for me to gamble online in Comoros.Reality
No. All forms of gambling are explicitly prohibited for citizens under the Comorian Penal Code. The Anjouan licence is for offshore operators targeting players outside of Comoros only.
- MythCrypto casinos with an Anjouan license are officially regulated for crypto.Reality
While the Anjouan licence permits crypto-gambling, the licence itself is legally contested. It provides a framework for the operator but does not grant the operator any special legal status or protection in other countries.
What Comoros bets on most
The national team's historic first-time qualification for the 2021 AFCON, including a celebrated 3-2 victory over Ghana, represents the peak of national sporting interest and drives significant diaspora betting.
Source: Topend Sports
Methodology & sources
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