Malaysia's Online Gambling Culture

Online Gambling Malaysia

Like other articles about gambling in Malaysia, you will read one thing in common; it is illegal to play online casino. Why? Because it is a Muslim country and gambling is prohibited on their religious beliefs.

Though because a country needs to grow economically, one casino is built in Malaysia – The Genting Highland Casino. It is the only legal casino in the whole country. Other than that, small casinos and even small clubs that offer slot machines or has one gambling table are arrested or being punished by closing its establishment.

Casino Legalities

Certain forms of gambling are legal in the country. Like betting or purchasing lottery tickets. Malaysia allows lotteries to be run. Another betting game allowed is the Racing Act. It permits betting on horse racing, though it should only be allowed at physical racing tracks. Other than those two, all gambling works should be done inside the Genting Highland Casino.

Other forms of betting in Malaysia

Again, most Malaysian people are smart, they see opportunities in every bad situation. In this case, since betting is mostly being monitored through races, lottery, and casinos. Game betting has become one of the most popular things in Malaysia.

The game Badminton is probably the sport they had most success in, although football is the most popular game in the country. They see an open opportunity to use these games as a betting option. People often bet who will win the game or how much point a team is going to have, or even guessing and putting a bet on the final winning score – sometimes, even guessing the losing score and betting on it too.

Gambling Events

Domestic Super League is among the competitions in the Malaysian sports that is being followed, Malaysia is known for hosting two popular motorsports events; both the Formula One Grand Prix and the Motorcycle Grand Prix World Championships. It is seen as another way to play bets.

Among the list of what to bet are:

• Winning number, example; who will come first, second, and third.
• Who will win
• Time of winning laps

Mobile Casino Games

Mobile games are now popular in Malaysia especially the Online Casino mobile games version, read more about this topic above...