Western World vs. Asia
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Gambling is legal in both Western and Asian countries. Some countries have banned gambling altogether, while others have legalized it and created gambling meccas like Monaco, Las Vegas, and Macao.
Gambling in the United States depends on the state. Only two states ban gambling altogether, while the other 48 allow some form of gambling. The United states is home to big names like Las Vegas and Atlantic City.
Gambling is legal in the United Kingdom for both residents and visitors. The minimum legal age for gambling is 18 for online and brick-and-mortar betting.
Malta is one of the largest online gambling jurisdictions. Both online and land-based gambling is legal in Malta.
Gambling has been legal in Italy since the Roman Empire. Sports betting and lotteries are also legal. A provider of these activities has to obtain a license from the state. Italy offers both online gambling and land-based venues.
France is another European country where gambling is legalized. Two state-owned operators handle betting games and lotteries in France. PMU deals with horse racing. Online gambling was legalized in 2010.
Spain's sports betting has been legal since 2006. The regulations are tight, which limits the number of online casinos players can use.
Gambling is illegal in South Korea unless it's expressly permitted. Online gambling is banned and websites that target residents get blacklisted. Land-based gambling venues are only open to foreign nationals. The only other types of gambling permitted are the lottery, betting on bullfighting, and horse racing.
Thailand has strict gambling laws. It only allows the government-sponsored lottery and betting on horse racing. Still, illegal casinos and football betting are popular in the country.
Gambling is illegal in Taiwan. Offshore gambling was legalized in 2009. An unlicensed gambling ring was fined $41.7 million in May 2021. Only state-run lotteries are permitted in the country.
