ALGERIA In North Africa regulatory bodies and lawmakers are taking a firmer stance against online gambling where it is invariably banned. In July 2025, lawmakers in Algeria enacted Law No. 25-10, banning all cryptocurrency-related activities and tightening VPN regulations. Under the new provisions, cryptocurrency is treated as a financial crime within Algeria’s updated anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism framework, effectively shutting off residents’ access to gambling sites.
TUNISIA In Tunisia moves are afoot to make online gambling illegal. A new law was introduced by Deputy Fatma El-Masdi and has the support of several other lawmakers. It includes a "ban on organizing, managing, participating in, promoting, or advertising any type of gambling, whether traditional or digital," but allows for "exceptional licensing only with explicit approval from the competent authority, under strict conditions to combat addiction and protect minors." El-Masdi, argues that the currently adopted law to combat gambling dates back to 1974, and she believes that it is
impossible to combat online gambling with a law dating back more than 50 years. According to El-Masdi, the new text defines online gambling
as an organized crime aimed at money laundering with penalties that can reach up to five years in prison. It also prohibits "creating, managing, promoting, or advertising digital gambling platforms, and obligates internet service providers and electronic payment providers to take necessary measures to block any banned gambling activity." Te proposal has been referred to the General Legislation
Committee to continue studying its details and potential implications for society and Tunisian law. At the same time in a separate move the Ministry of Sports
has been in the process of drafting a law to regulate games of chance, money, and betting. While the exact contents of the bill have yet to be made public in November 2025 the draft was submitted to a number of public bodies, including, the Central Bank, and for Public Analysis. In December the draft was submitted to the Prime Ministry and awaits review by the Council of Ministers.
MOROCCO In January Moroccan authorities ordered the immediate blocking of a number of foreign online betting platforms following a lawsuit filed by the state monopoly holder the Moroccan Games and Sports Company (MDJS). Under an urgent order issued by the Casablanca Commercial Court the three main telecom operators in the kingdom were ordered to block access to all online betting sites operating without a license, including all subdomains and associated IP addresses. Te court responded to MDJS’ requests, considering that the continued provision of betting services by these unlicensed platforms constitutes a clear violation of the existing legal and regulatory framework, as well as harming the economic and financial interests of the state, undermining the principle of fair competition, and exposing consumers to legal and financial risks. Te initial ruling specifically targeted foreign platforms. However in February the Court of Appeal temporarily suspended the enforcement of the decision so we will have to see how this plays out in the courts. Te MDJS’s lawsuit is based, in particular, on an inspection
report from December 2025 documenting actual access and operation of at least fifteen foreign sites from inside Morocco, in clear violation of current law.
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