Kenya
Regulated Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRA)
Kenya is regulated under the Gambling Control Act 2025, which established the Gambling Regulatory Authority as successor to the BCLB. The GRA now publishes a 2025/26 licensed-company table with legal entities, trading names, licence identifiers, renewal status and domains. Atlas matched SportyBet, 1xBet and BetPawa to exact current entries; Betin and Betway were not found and are recorded as not listed rather than described as illegal.
Product status
- Sports Betting Legal
- Online Casino Legal
- Online Poker Legal
- Prediction Markets Unclear
Brand status
| Brand | House | Status | Products | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SportyBet | Sporty Group | Licensed | Sports Betting, Casino | This relationship has its own dated regulator or enforcement citation. |
| Betin Kenya | Betin Holdings Ltd | Not licensed | Sports Betting, Casino | No exact Betin trading-name or consumer-domain match was found in the current 2025/26 GRA licensed-company table. This is a register finding, not a global illegality claim. |
| Betway Kenya | Super Group | Not licensed | Sports Betting, Casino | No exact Betway trading-name or consumer-domain match was found in the current 2025/26 GRA licensed-company table. This is a register finding, not a global illegality claim. |
| 1xBet Kenya | Advanced Gaming Limited | Licensed | Sports Betting, Casino | This relationship has its own dated regulator or enforcement citation. |
| BetPawa Kenya | Nanovas International (K) Ltd | Licensed | Sports Betting, Casino | This relationship has its own dated regulator or enforcement citation. |
Frequently asked questions
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Is online betting legal in Kenya?
Yes, online sports betting is legal and regulated in Kenya under the supervision of Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRA).
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Is online casino legal in Kenya?
Yes, online casino games are legal and regulated in Kenya under the supervision of Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRA).
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Who regulates gambling in Kenya?
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRA) oversees the regulated gambling framework in Kenya, including licensing or compliance for the products permitted there.
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What is the minimum gambling age in Kenya?
The recorded minimum gambling age in Kenya is 18. Product-specific or venue rules may impose a higher threshold.