Gambling laws by nation

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The legality of gambling, the act of wagering something of value on the outcome of a game or event, varies by nation. This article summarizes the legal status of gambling across Micras nations and the forms each one permits or restricts.

Summary of legality by nation

Nation Age Charitable Pari-mutuel Lotteries Commercial Racetrack Online Sports betting Notes
Aerla Aerla 18 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Gambling is strictly regulated by the State Gaming Commission, and is only allowed in state-run casinos and lottery organizations. Online gambling is prohibited outright over consumer protection concerns.
Anglien Anglien 18 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Legal but tightly regulated under a single national licensing authority. Commercial casinos are confined to a small number of licensed houses; pari-mutuel pools and horse and harness racing are long established. Online gambling is prohibited on consumer-protection grounds.
Benacian Union Benacian Union 15 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Guilds shall order and regulate gambling syndicates within their chapters. No meritorious subject shall engage in any form of gambling outside of their chapter syndicate. The municipal authorities of bailiwicks tax the syndicates at their pleasure. Attempts to circumvent the limits placed upon syndicates or to avoid paying the bailiff his dues, may result in the adverse reclassification of the malefactors. Protected persons discovered to be engaged in illicit gambling may be transferred into the Benacian Labour Reserve or else referred to the Cull Commission.
Brezovo and Yavorina Brezovo and Yavorina 18 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Gambling is strictly regulated by the state. Winnings from games of chance may not exceed a quarter of the median monthly salary per weekly bet, except in gambling establishments designated exclusively for foreign non-residents.
Çakaristan Çakaristan 18 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Strict state monopoly on all gambling. Casinos prohibited. Only licensed state operators permitted for pari-mutuel, national lotteries, and sports betting. Online gambling restricted to official state platforms. Advertising strictly regulated; prohibited for minors. High taxes on gambling revenue (5-10%). Illegal gambling subject to 1-3 years imprisonment and fines up to 1.5M Muhar.
Lanzerwald Lanzerwald No No No No No No No Gambling is at odds with the state philosophy that income should derive from work, rather than luck.
Meckelnburgh Meckelnburgh 21 (casino)
18
16 (lottery)
Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Restricted to certain localities, such as St. Joseph Oaks in Alexandretta
Natopia Natopia 18 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Gambling is legal and widely available across the Empire. Proceeds from the imperial lottery are tithed to the Dozan Bovic Church, and seasonal wagering on cattle and goat draws is a fixture of several Bovinist festivals. Online gambling is prohibited on consumer-protection grounds.
Nouvelle Alexandrie Nouvelle Alexandrie 18 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Gambling is legal and regulated for adults 18 and over. Online gambling is prohibited under federal law due to concerns over consumer protection and problem gambling prevention. Licensed casinos operate in designated entertainment districts across major cities.
Sanama Sanama ? ? ? Yes Yes ? ? ?