Egypt to Begin Blocking iGaming Platforms

In Egypt, the head of the Parliament’s Communications and Information Technology Committee, Ahmed Badawy, stated that the country will begin blocking websites and applications of iGaming operators in the coming days, with particular focus on 1xBet, report English-language media.

Statement by the Parliamentary Committee

Blocking of websites and applications

According to Ahmed Badawy, Egypt will soon start the technical blocking of electronic platforms used for online betting.

Among the resources receiving special attention, the operator 1xBet is mentioned separately.

Legislative measures

Drafting new legislation

Badawy announced the preparation of a draft law that provides for sanctions against the activities of iGaming operators in Egypt.

According to the statement, the new rules are intended to prevent blocked platforms from reappearing.

Requirements for online platforms

Legal accountability

The committee head emphasized that every electronic platform operating in Egypt must have an accredited legal representative.

The presence of such a representative will allow authorities to hold operators legally accountable in the event of violations and strengthen oversight of digital services.