There are no legal online casinos in Malaysia. Since Malaysia is a Muslim country under Sharia law, Muslims are not allowed to participate in gambling, which is why only non-Muslims can enter. The minimum age to enter the casino is 21 years old. Since Malaysia is a Muslim country under Sharia law, Muslims are not allowed to participate in gambling only non-Muslims can enter the casino. However, the Malaysian government announced in 2003 that it would not license any casino, and for the time being, Casino de Genting would remain without competition in the Malaysian gambling market. Casino control is under the responsibility of the Ministry of Finance for actual licensing.
Gambling in Malaysia has been regulated by the Common Gaming House Act since 1953, with the changes in place on January 1, 2006.
