Is online gambling legal in Kazakhstan?

Player winnings are subject to a 10% income tax, withheld by the operator. You can self-exclude for up to 10 years through the eGov Mobile application, and once submitted the request cannot be revoked.

Only what is listed as legal above is licensed. Anything else offered to you online is unlicensed and gives you no protection.

Online sports betting is legal on sites licensed in Kazakhstan. Online casino is banned in Kazakhstan. Online poker is banned in Kazakhstan. The lottery is legal on sites licensed in Kazakhstan.

Using a VPN to reach gambling sites from Kazakhstan: Legal.

Gambling with crypto: Restricted.

Online casino, sports betting: 21. Lottery: 18.

Operators are required to withhold a flat 10% personal income tax on all player winnings.

The regulator's register lists 7 online licence holders in Kazakhstan (checked 5 Nov 2026, no change since 19 Oct 2026).

Always verify a casino holds a valid Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Committee for the Regulation of the Gambling Business and Lotteries licence before depositing.

Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Committee for the Regulation of the Gambling Business and Lotteries's website

If a site isn't on the regulator's licensee register, ask the regulator before you play: an unlisted site is usually not licensed here (a register can lag behind a new licence). An unlicensed site is outside the regulator's supervision, so you cannot complain to the regulator about it.

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  Verify the Operator Uses a '.kz' Domain

  All locally licensed online betting sites are required to operate on a '.kz' or '.ҚАЗ' domain. Any site using a generic '.com' or other foreign domain is not licensed in Kazakhstan and is operating illegally.

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  Check for the National Self-Exclusion Service

  Licensed operators must be connected to the national self-exclusion register. Their responsible gambling section should provide information on how to self-exclude via the eGov Mobile application.

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  Confirm Payments are Processed via the ESU

  All financial transactions with a legal operator must be processed through the Unified Betting Accounting System (ESU). The operator's terms should confirm their compliance with this state monitoring system.

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  Refuse to Bet on Online Casino or Poker Games

  Any website offering online slots, roulette, blackjack, or poker to players in Kazakhstan is operating illegally. Legal sites are restricted to sports betting and horse racing totalizators only.

What you can expect from a licensed site's offers in Kazakhstan. The rules operators must follow are on the operator page.

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   1. Complain to the Operator

   The first step is to file a formal complaint directly with the customer service department of the licensed betting operator, providing all relevant evidence. Operators are required to have internal procedures for handling disputes.

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   2. File a Complaint with the Regulator

   If the operator fails to resolve the issue, a player can escalate the complaint to the Committee for the Regulation of the Gambling Business and Lotteries. The ESU provides an official, state-held record of all bets to assist in these disputes.

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   3. Legal Action

   For unresolved disputes, the final recourse is to pursue a claim through the court system of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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  Using a VPN is a safe way to play on any international casino site.
  Reality

  While a VPN can bypass ISP blocks, the government aggressively blocks financial transactions. Since May 2026, authorities have ordered mobile operators to block payments to unlicensed sites, which makes it very difficult to deposit or withdraw funds.

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  My gambling winnings are tax-free.
  Reality

  All gambling winnings in Kazakhstan are subject to a 10% personal income tax. Licensed operators are legally required to withhold this amount from your payout and remit it to the state.

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  I can cancel my self-exclusion if I change my mind.
  Reality

  The national self-exclusion service, accessed via the eGov Mobile app, is irrevocable. Once you submit a request to be banned for a period of up to 10 years, it cannot be cancelled by you or the operator.