Online gambling is permitted only if the operators hold a local license.Local iGaming businesses are prohibited from operating without a local license, but offshore (foreign) gambling sites can offer their services to local residents without requiring a local license.As such what is and what is not permitted in regard to local online gambling operators and foreign gambling operators can vary widely from country to country, state to state, province to province, and even differ by county or city.
That being said, while almost every country has its own laws pertaining to the regulation of land-based gambling activities, when it comes to online gambling, rules tend to be more ambiguous. Legal gambling online occurs in countries across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Oceania.
