Algeria – sports betting & bookmakers

Since the Desert Warriors won the CAN 2019, sports betting in Algeria has been on the rise, despite the restrictions imposed by Muslim laws. Here’s an overview.

Betting legislation in Algeria

As the majority of the population is Muslim, Islamic law governs many aspects of daily life in the country. Gambling of any kind is illegal in Algeria, and the situation is unlikely to change any time soon. To date, the only exemptions concern the lottery and horse racing governed by the Paris Sportif Algérien, under the supervision of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

It is worth noting that the ban on gambling applies to Algerians, not to foreigners. Some of the country’s tourist resorts have casinos that are open to international players on presentation of a passport.

Betting abroad

Fortunately, international bookmakers accept bets from Algeria, to the delight of enthusiasts looking for diversified offers and more interesting markets. You do, however, need to take certain steps to ensure your anonymity.

1xBet is the most popular platform. Place your bets in local currency on 10,000 sporting events scheduled every month, 1,000 matches a day. As a sponsor of numerous international clubs, football is at the heart of the operator’s priorities. In addition to the major European fixtures (English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A or French Ligue 1, etc.), the Algerian Cup is also included in the catalogue. Other disciplines are not left out, such as rugby and Formula 1 racing, displayed at attractive odds. You can also place bets on casino games, from roulette to online poker and slot machines. Thanks to a live function, you can test your skills live on an international table, from your computer or smartphone.

22bet is the second choice for Algerian punters. It is a safe and easy-to-use site for beginners. The bookmaker offers you thousands of sporting events, including live betting on a wide range of disciplines. All the major competitions are on the programme and the odds guarantee you big winnings. A casino is also on the menu for fans of traditional games. Like 1xBet, 22bet is available in a mobile version so you can play anywhere, anytime.