Complete Guide - Sports Betting in Eritrea

📜 Gambling Legislation in Eritrea

⚠️ WARNING: Online sports betting is strictly prohibited in Eritrea. Any online gambling activity is illegal and may result in severe criminal penalties.

Legal Framework

Totally forbidden. Authoritarian regime. No authorization. Access blocked.

Applicable Law

Legislation is governed by the Authoritarian regime of Total ban.

Criminal Penalties

Severe penalties

Site Blocking

Authorities actively block access to international sports betting sites. Internet service providers are required to filter and block these sites.

⚽ Most Popular Sports in Eritrea

Football

Football is played in Eritrea.

Cyclisme

Cycling is very popular, with several international champions.

🏟️ Main Football Clubs in Eritrea

Eritrea has a competitive professional football league. Here are the main clubs that dominate the championship:

Red Sea FC

Asmara • Main club

📊 Useful Information for Bettors

💰 Currency

Nakfa (ERN)

🌍 Time Zone

UTC+3 (EAT)

📱 Internet Access

Penetration rate: ~1%

⚖️ Legal Status

❌ Illegal

👥 Population

~6 million

🏛️ Capital

Asmara

Risks for Bettors

If you reside in Eritrea or are staying there, be aware that:

Blocked access: Most international betting sites are blocked
Legal risks: Any participation may result in prosecution
Payment issues: Transactions may be detected
No protection: No legal protection in case of dispute

📅 Future Evolution

Last update: 24 November 2025

The information presented is based on current legislation. We regularly update our data to reflect legislative changes.