Country guide · Ethiopia
The offshore live casinos we rank for players in Ethiopia, with what to check before you join: the licence, play in birr and the payment methods each cashier offers, including mobile money.
Short answer
Check which authority licenses the casino, that it takes birr and that its cashier has a method you already use. Then compare the live studios in the lobby and the table limits.
Note the licence number and look it up on the regulator's own site before you deposit.
Most of the casinos we rank for Ethiopia take birr; elsewhere your bank or wallet converts each payment.
Withdraw with the method you deposited with where you can; check that the cashier accepts your mobile money account.
Minimum and maximum bets differ by table and studio, so check them before you sit down.
Welcome bonuses often count live bets at a reduced rate or not at all. Read the wagering terms first.
Birr is accepted at most of the casinos we rank for Ethiopia.
M-Pesa and telebirr are offered by some of the casinos we rank for Ethiopia.
The licence most of the casinos we rank for Ethiopia hold.
Payments
Methods offered by the casinos we rank for Ethiopia. Options change, so check each casino's cashier.
| Method | What it is | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Visa and Mastercard | Debit and credit cards. | Offered by the casinos we rank for Ethiopia. Your bank may decline payments to gambling sites abroad. |
| M-Pesa and telebirr | Mobile money. | Offered by some casinos; check that the cashier accepts Ethiopian accounts. |
| Jeton, Skrill and AstroPay | E-wallets and prepaid cards. | Offered by most of the casinos we rank for Ethiopia. |
| Crypto | Bitcoin, Tether and other coins | Offered by some casinos; a coin's value can change between deposit and withdrawal. |
Methods per casino differ; check the cashier before you deposit.
Ranked for Ethiopia
These are internationally licensed (offshore) casinos that accept players from Ethiopia. Most hold a Curaçao licence; others are licensed in Anjouan or Kahnawà:ke. None holds an Ethiopian licence: every Ethiopian betting licence was revoked in December 2025.
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18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
18+ · T&Cs Apply · Play Responsibly
No operator holds a licence to offer betting or online casino in Ethiopia: the Ethiopian Lottery Service revoked every betting licence and ordered a halt to online and retail wagering from 15 December 2025. As of September 2026 the Service is preparing a framework to relaunch sports betting and digital lottery. Check your local rules before you play.
Sources: Shega, "Ethiopia shuts down entire betting industry"; SiGMA; Capital Ethiopia, September 2026.
Yes, at most of the casinos we rank for Ethiopia. Elsewhere your bank or wallet converts each deposit and withdrawal.
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