Current authority and law
The Gambling Control Act 2025 established the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya and transferred the former BCLB’s rights, duties, assets and liabilities to the new authority.
Kenya
Market profile
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.
- Records
- 5
- Sourced
- 5
- Min age
- 18+
Product status
- Sports Betting
- Legal
- Online Casino
- Legal
- Online Poker
- Legal
- Prediction Markets
- Unclear
Regulator
Who licenses this market.
Regulatory framework
Online licence types
A person offering online gambling in Kenya must apply to the Authority for an online bookmaker, online lottery or online casino licence.
Visible licence evidence
The GRA 2025/26 licensed-company table publishes legal entities, trading names, licence identifiers, renewal status and consumer domains. Atlas requires an exact brand or domain match before labelling a relationship licensed.
Player safeguards
Players must have a registered account and provide proof of age. Operators must prevent child registration and may not advance credit, allow credit cards or cover a player’s third-party costs.
Foreign operators and disputes
A foreign operator serving Kenya must be registered in Kenya, maintain a Kenyan physical address and hold a licence. Online-gambling disputes may be appealed to the Tribunal within 14 days.
Brand status
5 records · 5 direct · 0 batch
Jurisdiction-specific records from official registers and regulator sources. Brands we track link to their house page. Restricted, revoked and other non-active statuses remain visible when supported by an official source.
| Brand | House | Status | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| SportyBet | Sporty Group | Licensed | Sports Betting, Casino |
| Betin Kenya | Betin Holdings Ltd | Not licensed | Sports Betting, Casino |
| Betway Kenya | Super Group (SGHC) | Not licensed | Sports Betting, Casino |
| 1xBet Kenya | Advanced Gaming Limited | Licensed | Sports Betting, Casino |
| BetPawa Kenya | Nanovas International (K) Ltd | Licensed | Sports Betting, Casino |
Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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.
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.