Which online casinos are licensed in Timor-Leste?
The register records online casino games as prohibited in Timor-Leste. Nothing to play is listed here, per the register read 2 Oct 2026. Legal age: 18+.
Source: Third-party source · read 2 Oct 2026
- Status
- Prohibited
- Regulator
- Council of Ministers; General Gaming Inspectorate (IGJ)
- Legal age
- 18+Not applicable
- Licence regime
- Offshore online gaming licences cancelled (resolution of 2 October 2025); no new licence
- Key facts
- First offshore licence issued on 16 April 2025 to Golden River Universe (a subsidiary of Grand Dragon Lotaria). On 2 October 2025, the government cancels the licences and procedures under way and prohibits any new online gambling licence (security risks; UNODC report on Oecusse). Accession to ASEAN in October 2025.
What a player risks
Online casino gambling is prohibited in this market; no operator is licensed to offer it. A site that takes players from this market does so without any local licence, whatever licence it holds elsewhere: its players have no local-regulator protection or dispute resolution, and deposits, payments or winnings may be blocked or confiscated. Depending on local law, playing may itself be an offence and may lead to fines or prosecution. The register records for Timor-Leste: No framework; online gambling not authorised; no specific penalty regime documented for players.
Licences valid in Timor-Leste
Nothing to play is listed here: prohibited.