No, DraftKings is not legally permitted in Egypt as online gambling remains prohibited under Law No. 74 of 2010, which criminalizes unauthorized betting activities. The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) enforces strict controls on digital platforms offering gambling services, and no foreign operators have secured licenses. Recent 2026 draft amendments to the penal code propose harsher penalties for digital gambling, signaling reinforced enforcement.
Key Regulations for DraftKings in Egypt
- Prohibition of Online Gambling: Law No. 74 of 2010 explicitly bans all forms of online betting, including fantasy sports, under Article 306, with penalties up to 3 years imprisonment and fines up to EGP 500,000 (≈$10,000).
- NTRA’s Role: The NTRA blocks unlicensed gambling websites, including DraftKings, via DNS filtering and ISP collaborations, as mandated by Decree No. 196 of 2017 on cybercrime.
- Licensing Barriers: Egypt does not issue gambling licenses to foreign operators; only state-controlled entities like the Egyptian Lottery Organization may offer regulated betting, excluding private platforms.