Gambling and Betting Law in Nepal 2026 — Full Guide
"Gambling and betting in Nepal are criminalised under Sections 121-125 of the Muluki Aparadh Sanhita (Penal Code) 2074 (2017) — which replaced the repealed Some Public (Crime and Punishment) Act 2027. First-offence penalty: up to 3 months' imprisonment or NPR 30,000 fine; second offence up to 1 year + NPR 50,000. Section 125 sub-section (6) covers betting separately with up to 1 year + NPR 10,000 + forfeiture of staked amount. Casinos operate under the Casino Regulation 2070 (2013) administered by MoCTCA — Nepali citizens are banned from entering or playing; only foreign passport holders aged 18+ are permitted. Online sports betting is illegal."