Online gambling in Malaysia is not considered illegal according to the Civil Law Act 1956. Religion plays a part in restrictions of gambling where Muslim residents in Malaysia are banned from such activities.
Small scale gambling halls featuring arcade games were seized and banned in 2000 by government officials who claimed it was a bad influence on the country’s youth. In 2010 a license for sports betting was issued but soon revoked.
Gambling is permitted throughout Malaysia allowing slots, lottery, and horse racing with exception of sports betting, which is strictly banned.
