Detailed information on legislation, sports and clubs
Prohibited by law. No authorization for online sports betting. Sites blocked.
Legislation is governed by the Law on gambling of General ban.
Fines and prison sentences
Yes, active blocking of sites
Football is extremely popular in Egypt. The national team, the "Pharaohs", has won the Africa Cup of Nations 7 times. The Egyptian Premier League is one of the most competitive in Africa.
Basketball is very popular, with the national team having won several African titles.
Egypt dominates African handball, having won several continental titles.
Egypt is a world power in squash, with many champions.
Volleyball is also widely played and followed.
Egypt has a competitive professional football league. Here are the main clubs that dominate the championship:
Cairo β’ 42 championship titles, African record
Cairo β’ 14 championship titles
Cairo β’ Ambitious modern club
IsmaΓ―lia β’ 3 championship titles
Port Said β’ Historic club
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
UTC+2 (EET)
Penetration rate: ~72%
β Illegal
~109 million
Cairo
If you reside in Egypt or are staying there, be aware that:
Last update: 24 November 2025
The information presented is based on current legislation. We regularly update our data to reflect legislative changes.