Is Online Crypto-Gambling Legal in a Country Without Gambling Laws?

[iv4n]

If no laws ban gambling, then it's legal to gamble. I think that this works for most countries:

We can't be found guilty of a crime if it wasn't against the law when it was committed – and the government must make clear which actions are crimes.

If the government didn't make it clear then you can do it and you will not face any consequences for doing it. When governments step with some regulations that can be a game changer, from that moment it will be clear what is "legal & illegal".

[_act_]

More than the laws, what matters is the culture of the country, how people were educated and how they follow their principles, so no matter how legal or illegal it is, if a person believes that it is wrong, they will not do it and there will be no law in the world that makes her change her opinion, in short, the cultural issue is very important.

This is not what OP is asking. He is asking why some countries only have laws for traditional gambling but not having laws for online gambling. But that is not possible. All countries have laws for gambling generally. Although you will see some citizens of the country that will gamble underground and using foreign sites to gamble despite that gambling is not legal in such country. I am referring to Muslim countries.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Is Online Crypto-Gambling Legal in a Country Without Gambling Laws?

First, I want you to know that online gambling is just the same thing as traditional gambling, apart from only small differences they may have, such as the fact that a country might have full regulations over traditional gambling but may not be able to fully control online gambling sites. As a matter of fact, some casino sites might be functional in a country where they do not have a license to operate. Online gambling and traditional gambling are just two of the same activities. A country without gambling laws simply means that anyone can do anything they want in terms of gambling activity; it means that gambling is not prohibited in such a country, and as such, online gambling is not also a crime.

[Mr.suevie]

Well some countries have strict ban on online casino although I understand that both traditional and online casino are the same but I will like to argue that the dangers and injuries that online casino poses on the lifestyle of ignorant and high spirited gamblers is just overwhelming and that's why some government deem it fit to actually ban the use of debit card or credit card to actually fund the online casinos.

[danherbias07]

No gambling means no taxes. I bet gambling casinos would love that idea. But is there still such a thing?
Let's find out.
This is the first website when I tried the question.
https://playtoday.co/blog/guides/countries-where-gambling-is-illegal/

Afghanistan: Forbidden under Islamic (Sharia) Law
The country does not have any official gambling laws. As most of the country’s population is Muslim, it automatically follows the teachings of the Quran or Islamic law.

This is the one that caught my attention.
No specific laws are in legal form but because they have one belief then it's also considered as a law.
But look at this.

However, Afghanistan citizens still gamble secretly online. Only 18% of the country’s population has internet access, making it hard for its online gambling industry to thrive.

This is where it becomes a problem. Without that law that is passed legally, they cannot pursue taxes on it which I think is where people can take advantage instead of part of that money that should be going to the government and could be used for the service of the people.
It all depends only on how strong their belief is so that they won't gamble but let's be real, there are believers who think differently in this era. It's not as strong as it was before. A real law must be implemented, without it on paper a lot of gambling businesses will keep it secret and they are escaping taxation.
All that money could help boost the economy and maybe change the way people look at one country that was vandalized as a bad tourist spot.

[AmoreJaz]

Well some countries have strict ban on online casino although I understand that both traditional and online casino are the same but I will like to argue that the dangers and injuries that online casino poses on the lifestyle of ignorant and high spirited gamblers is just overwhelming and that's why some government deem it fit to actually ban the use of debit card or credit card to actually fund the online casinos.

I believe when it comes to this matter, though the government has no direct protocols towards online gambling, I think, people in that country know the stance of their government and so they need to abide it even if there are no clear regulations to follow. You will only know such specific protocols if you are residing in the country and you will understand how officials or authorities are approaching this type of online business.

[PX-Z]

Well, to be precise, online casinos who doesn't have any legal authority or license on specific country should not accept people from X country, because it's deemed illegal.
Like Stake doesn't have license in our country so using it is highly not recommended and is prohibited. Anyone, who caught using it on our country is possibly a jail time. We call the licensing body who is in charge here is PAGCOR. Only PAGCOR authorized platforms should only the one that people in our country are using. I know some online gambling licensing body exists on other countries or per state in the US.

[Potato Chips]

legality of online crypto-gambling in countries like the UAE or Saudi Arabia, where traditional gambling is illegal, is a complex issue.

Are you sure about this because everywhere I look online gambling is also considered illegal. However there are some gaps on how the laws are enforced hence some locals could still gamble.

Take this review website for instance:

All forms of gambling are outlawed in Saudi Arabia. Luckily, the authorities target underground gambling dens rather than individuals who gamble discreetly in their own home. Still, privacy is a must for punters in Saudi Arabia, so following some safety guidelines when gambling online is highly recommended.

You can also protect yourself and have an enjoyable online gambling experience by taking a few simple precautions: choose well-reviewed online gambling sites that are licensed by a reputable gambling authority offshore, use a good VPN, and stick to discreet payment methods like e-wallets and cryptocurrency for your online casino and sportsbook activity. Taking these steps will help you maintain anonymity.

It's also worth bringing up to the table that not everything is categorized with illegal and legal because, there a lot of instances in the gray are as well.

[Darker45]

I guess it's not really a complex issue because the laws in these countries prohibit gambling in general, if I'm not mistaken. They aren't categorizing different forms of gambling while declaring some to be legal and others to be illegal. It's gambling itself that is illegal.

This must have something to do with their religious beliefs, that gambling is haram, meaning forbidden by Islamic laws. So whether it's online or offline or via fiat or via crypto doesn't matter. All of them are gambling.

[yahoo62278]

I feel like the question you should be asking is, will a site I play on pay me if I live in a certain jurisdiction? Check the sites restricted countries and if the place you are isn't on their list, you shouldn't have any issues being paid out.

[PytagoraZ]

legality of online crypto-gambling in countries like the UAE or Saudi Arabia, where traditional gambling is illegal, is a complex issue.
Is Online Crypto-Gambling Legal in a Country Without Gambling Laws?

If there is no law that regulates it, then gambling cannot be said to be legal or not and also cannot be prosecuted legally if there is a problem with online gambling because there are no legal regulations. This applies to countries that use positive legal principles

My country prohibits all forms of gambling activities but many gambling platforms allow gamblers from my country, I don't know why this happens but it seems like my country doesn't have a cross-border agreement regarding the legality of gambling

[Nrcewker]

legality of online crypto-gambling in countries like the UAE or Saudi Arabia, where traditional gambling is illegal, is a complex issue.
Is Online Crypto-Gambling Legal in a Country Without Gambling Laws?

If cryptocurrency is legal in a particular nation, then I don’t think the crypto gambling will be any problem there. At the end of the day you will cash out crypto only. And many times they don’t check the source of the funds, until and unless if there is something fishy. I won’t say it will be completely legal, but it’s not completely illegal also. As long as the country supports cryptos, whether you trade or gamble it will be alright I guess.

[ethereumhunter]

If there are no gambling laws about gambling, gambling will be legal because the government can't prohibit something that doesn't have a laws. But it's depends on the religions on that country because some religions can prohibit gambling and don't want to see their citizens playing gambling. I don't knows what will UAE government in the future related to gambling because the laws on that country can be changed following with the progress of the development on that country. Maybe right now, traditional gambling is illegal but in the future, when the government open more offline casino to attract more visitors to come to their country, the government can change their laws. Laws can be changed following what happens to the country and there will be a needs to takes tax to the business that can makes a big profit.

[Rampagoe004]

legality of online crypto-gambling in countries like the UAE or Saudi Arabia, where traditional gambling is illegal, is a complex issue.
Is Online Crypto-Gambling Legal in a Country Without Gambling Laws?

I don't think we can assume that when crypto is legalized then crypto gambling is also legal. This is the same as someone gambling with local currency. Does this mean that gambling is legal because it uses local currency? I do not think so.

Crypto can be used for many things. Because of this, several Islamic countries have legalized crypto, such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia. But gambling remains prohibited. You can see if gambling is prohibited by visiting the online gambling site whether it is blocked or not. But if you find a gambling site that hasn't been blocked, or use a VPN and you use crypto to gamble so it can't be tracked by a country's authorities, then that's your business. You can gamble but that doesn't mean gambling is legal.

[Apocollapse]

I feel like the question you should be asking is, will a site I play on pay me if I live in a certain jurisdiction? Check the sites restricted countries and if the place you are isn't on their list, you shouldn't have any issues being paid out.

Yeah, he will not have any problem with the casino because the casino is accepting players from there.

But, @OP didn't specify if he was asking about general laws about online gambling in there or he ask about the terms on online casino. If UAE and Saudi Arabia aren't allow their citizens to gamble, @OP will have a problem when the banks ask about a specific transaction on his account.

[SeaCoinCollector.]

It's tricky since there are no specific law addressing against it, so it's often in a gray area. It doesn't mean that it's legal because there are no law against it. So, think about the possible risks and consequences that they may still consider it as illegal or even take action if they see it fits, especially in such countries.

[Hatchy]

legality of online crypto-gambling in countries like the UAE or Saudi Arabia, where traditional gambling is illegal, is a complex issue.
Is Online Crypto-Gambling Legal in a Country Without Gambling Laws?

I think it depends on the casino or gambling site. Most times, when you register an account on any of these online gambling sites, it usually advisable to check out their TOC terms and conditions. Why?  In there, you can find some list of allowed countries whoes members are allowed to gamble or withdraw and do kyc on their funds from their casino.

If you fail to do this, no one is going to stop you but you will later on face issues of withdrawal and then when you request for kyc using your country identity, you get denied and as well loss your funds. Most times, in countries where such activities are strictly restricted, you get informed upon registration about the countries that are not allowed to register.

[Moreno233]

legality of online crypto-gambling in countries like the UAE or Saudi Arabia, where traditional gambling is illegal, is a complex issue.
Is Online Crypto-Gambling Legal in a Country Without Gambling Laws?

When laws are silent about certain business, it becomes complex and very technical. The problems will become more pronounced in a time of dispute should there be one, in that case the law of the jurisdiction where the casino is registered will become applicable. Operating and using online casinos in a country where there is no gambling law does not amount to any breach whatsoever neither does it suggest that gambling is legal in such country. As a user from such country, the best you can do is to continue to use such services while hoping that there is no issues that will warrant legal adjudication.

[Assface16678]

simple: no laws, no violations, simply as that, but the thing is, does it help if there are no laws when it comes to gambling? I think not. Laws are created and implemented in order to maintain order in a country. Imagine there are no restrictions on gambling, no age restrictions, or no age limit on who can play gambling games. Then many youths will be addicted and open to gambling. 

Or if something happens, such as a crime, because of gambling but there are no laws regarding gambling, then they can, for example, operate illegal establishments made for gambling because they have the guts and no fear of being caught. Laws are important in every aspect of a country; without them, there will be no peace at all. If laws are lacking in gambling-related areas, then there will be people who will not fearing to do bad things behind gambling.

[goldkingcoiner]

legality of online crypto-gambling in countries like the UAE or Saudi Arabia, where traditional gambling is illegal, is a complex issue.
Is Online Crypto-Gambling Legal in a Country Without Gambling Laws?

Well, just because a country has no gambling laws does not mean that there are no other laws which stand in your way, if you wish to gamble. Different countries, different laws. I know that Japan, for example, has a kind of grey area when it comes to gambling. While you cannot gamble for money, you can gamble for things which you can later exchange for physical items (like gold) and then sell those items for money.

So when you ask if it is legal, I would say depends on the country.

But if you were to gamble in a country that has no laws that punish gambling, then you obviously will not be punished, if you do it.