Is online gambling legal in Mauritius?
Mauritius's gambling is dominated by its historic horse racing culture, centred on the Champ de Mars. Established in 1812 as a political act to reconcile French settlers with the new British administration, it is the oldest racecourse in the Southern Hemisphere and was the site where Mauritius raised its national flag at independence in 1968.
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| Product | Online |
|---|---|
| Online betting | Legal |
| Online casino | Legal |
| Online poker | Legal |
| Lottery | Legal |
Gambling in Mauritius: what you need to know
What's legal online in Mauritius: casino, sports betting and poker
Play only on sites licensed in Mauritius; those have to follow its player-protection rules.
Online sports betting is legal on sites licensed in Mauritius. Online casino is legal on sites licensed in Mauritius. Online poker is legal on sites licensed in Mauritius. The lottery is legal on sites licensed in Mauritius.
Using a VPN to reach gambling sites from Mauritius: Legal.
Gambling with crypto: Restricted.
Minimum age: 18
You must be 18 to gamble online in Mauritius, for online casino, sports betting and lottery alike.
Tax on winnings: none
Wins from GRA-licensed operators are not taxable for residents. Wins from offshore unlicensed operators are taxable.
Rate: 0% from licensed operators
How to check a site is licensed by the GRA
There are approximately 25 licensed operators in Mauritius as of 8 Oct 2026.
Always verify a casino holds a valid Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) licence before depositing. Check the official register before signing up.
The official register of licensed sitesGambling Regulatory Authority (GRA)'s website
Prominent operators in Mauritius
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.
Red flags: how to spot an unlicensed site
- Recognize the national importance of horse racing
Betting in Mauritius is culturally dominated by horse racing at the Champ de Mars, the oldest racecourse in the Southern Hemisphere (est. 1812) and a site in the nation's history, including its independence ceremony in 1968.
Bonuses: what's allowed and red flags
What you can expect from a licensed site's offers in Mauritius. The rules operators must follow are on the operator page.
- Welcome bonus
- Restricted
All player promotions, including welcome offers and retention tools, are assumed to be allowed but require explicit pre-approval from the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA).
Self-exclusion and problem-gambling help in Mauritius
Mauritius Self-Exclusion Register (GRA)
Set your limits before you play. If gambling stops being fun, stop and talk to someone.
Common myths about gambling in Mauritius
- MythThe Champ de Mars is just another horse racing track.Reality
The Champ de Mars is a site of national importance. Established in 1812 to unite French settlers and the new British administration, it is the oldest racecourse in the Southern Hemisphere and was the location where Mauritius first raised its flag at independence in 1968.
What Mauritius bets on most
The Maiden Cup is Mauritius's top betting event, held at the historic Champ de Mars in Port Louis. Established in 1812 as a deliberate political act to reconcile French settlers with the new British administration, it is the oldest racecourse in the Southern Hemisphere and the site of the country's 1968 independence ceremony, cementing its place at the heart of the nation's history.
Biggest wins in Mauritius
A man, who wishes to remain anonymous, won the largest Loto jackpot in the history of Lottotech after purchasing a Rs 200 ticket at Intermart in Ebène.
Source: Lottotech.mu
A female client won Rs 1.2 million in just 20 minutes at the Grand Casino du Domaine, located at Domaine les Pailles.
Source: Le Defi Media Group
Methodology & sources
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- en.wikipedia.org
- infoilemaurice.com
- atlasobscura.com
- Gambling Regulatory Authority Act 2007 (Act 9 of 2007): Mauritius’s governing statute for gambling; establishes the Gambling Regulatory Authority and the casino / sports-betting / lottery licensing regime
- The Finance Act 2026, Act No. 14 of 2026 (National Assembly)
- Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024, s.38 (MRA)