Complete Guide - Sports Betting in Ethiopia

📜 Gambling Legislation in Ethiopia

⚠️ Gray Zone: Legislation regarding online sports betting is not clearly defined in Ethiopia. International operators are generally tolerated but without an official legal framework.

Legal Framework

Unregulated. No specific legislation on online sports betting. International operators tolerated but without legal framework.

Applicable Law

Legislation is governed by the No specific legislation of Not regulated.

Regulation

None

Site Blocking

Licensed sports betting sites are not blocked. You can freely access authorized operators.

⚽ Most Popular Sports in Ethiopia

Football

Football is very popular in Ethiopia. The national team, the "Walias", won AFCON 1962.

Athlétisme

Ethiopia is a global athletics powerhouse, notably in long-distance races.

🏟️ Main Football Clubs in Ethiopia

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

Saint George SC

Addis Ababa • Main club

Ethiopian Coffee

Addis Ababa • Historic club

📊 Useful Information for Bettors

💰 Currency

Ethiopian Birr (ETB)

🌍 Time Zone

UTC+3 (EAT)

📱 Internet Access

Penetration rate: ~22%

⚖️ Legal Status

⚠️ Gray Zone

👥 Population

~120 million

🏛️ Capital

Addis Ababa

Available Operators

Licensed operators: 1xBet

📅 Future Evolution

Last update: 24 November 2025

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