Online bingo remains strictly prohibited in Algeria under the country's comprehensive gambling ban. The Algerian Civil Code prohibits gambling and betting, though exceptions exist for horse racing and sports betting under Article 612 (1). Lotteries and raffles face stringent regulations permitting operation only under specific government-controlled conditions. These restrictions stem from Algeria's predominantly Islamic legal framework based on Sharia law principles.
The Algerian Family Code, enacted in 1984, established Sharia law as the main guideline for the country's regulatory system. Article 222 of the Family Code categorically bans all games of chance, including online bingo activities (2). No dedicated gambling regulator exists in Algeria, with oversight distributed among several government bodies including the Ministry of Youth and Sports for limited legal activities.
"The Algerian civil code prohibits gambling and betting however horse racing betting and sports betting are exempted. Lotteries and raffles are subject to very strict regulations which only authorize their organization under certain conditions."
Online gambling and betting are expressly prohibited under current laws, with websites actively blocked by national internet service providers. Law 18-05 specifically bans e-commerce for gambling, bets, and lotteries. The state-owned Paris Sportif Algérien operates limited legal gambling under strict government supervision. A forty percent tax applies to winnings from state-run lotteries, with proceeds directed toward charitable causes and sports development programs.
Source:
https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-gambling-laws-in-africa/algeria
https://legalpilot.com/country/algeria/
Last updated: 09-01-2026 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
