Online gambling in Mauritania: laws and player risks

Does an overseas casino accepting your registration make online gambling legal in Mauritania? No. Access and legal permission are different questions. Mauritania's Penal Code punishes running gambling houses and unauthorised lotteries. Those provisions focus on organisers and people helping operate the games. We have not verified a locally authorised online casino, or a conviction specifically for a private player using an offshore casino. Neither finding gives players a legal green light. Offshore casinos may appear as an option online, but a foreign licence does not establish permission to gamble from Mauritania. You could also face rejected payments, disputed withdrawals and difficulty pursuing a complaint abroad. A successful deposit proves nothing about whether winnings will be paid. For players looking for a lawful online casino, we cannot identify a verified local route. Check the current position with a qualified local adviser before risking money. Don't use a false address or someone else's payment account to get around restrictions. The country guide links to the legal sources behind this review.