Is online betting legal in Nepal? The law in 2026

Betting in Nepal: what the law actually says

Online betting is prohibited in Nepal. Here is the legal position as it stands in 2026, the penalties involved, and where betting is regulated instead.

⚠️ Online betting is illegal in Nepal

Under Section 125(1) of the National Criminal (Penal) Code, 2074. All forms of online gambling and betting are illegal, whether the platform is hosted inside or outside Nepal. Authorities have blocked thousands of betting applications.

Penalties: Criminal prosecution under the Penal Code.

For that reason this page carries no sign-up link, no bonus offer and no deposit instructions. We are not going to send you toward something that can put you in front of a judge.

Source: Common Law Associates — Gambling and betting law in Nepal · checked 22 August 2026. Laws change — verify locally. This is information, not legal advice.

Where betting is regulated

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⚡ Quick facts — Nepal

Currency	NPR (Rs)
Most-followed sport	Cricket — the Nepal Premier League
Common local payments	eSewa & Khalti
Minimum age	18+ · where online betting is legal

Cricket is king in Nepal

For most Nepali bettors, cricket — and especially the Nepal Premier League — drives the action. 1win covers pre-match and live markets, from match winner and totals to more specific bets.

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Odds reflect probability, not certainty — even favourites lose. Ignore anyone selling 'fixed matches' or '100% predictions'. Betting should stay entertainment. 18+, and only where online betting is legal in Nepal.

FAQ — Nepal

What's the top sport to bet on in Nepal?

Cricket, led by the Nepal Premier League, is the most followed.

Is live betting available?

Yes, with odds that update in real time.

Are 'sure prediction' tips real?

No — they are scams. No one guarantees results.

🔞 18+ · Play responsibly. Online betting laws vary — check the regulations in Nepal before playing, and only deposit what you can afford to lose.