Complete Guide - Sports Betting in Mauritania

📜 Gambling Legislation in Mauritania

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

Legal Framework

Prohibited by Sharia law. No legal framework. Access blocked.

Applicable Law

Legislation is governed by the Islamic law (Sharia) of General 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 Mauritania

Football

Football is very popular in Mauritania. The national team, the "Mourabitounes", takes part in African competitions.

🏟️ Main Football Clubs in Mauritania

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

FC Nouadhibou

Nouadhibou • Main club

ASAC Concorde

Nouakchott • Historic club

📊 Useful Information for Bettors

💰 Currency

Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU)

🌍 Time Zone

UTC+0 (GMT)

📱 Internet Access

Penetration rate: ~50%

⚖️ Legal Status

❌ Illegal

👥 Population

~4.5 million

🏛️ Capital

Nouakchott

Risks for Bettors

If you reside in Mauritania 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.