For countries/territories we're unable to accept bets from, please click here.
Residents of the following countriescan open an account with us. However, youraccess to certain products or servicesmay berestricted.
For legal reasons when travelling abroad, you may not be able to access your account.
Austria | We're no longer be able to allow residents of Austria access to our Bingo and Poker sites. However, all our other products (Live Casino, Vegas, Games and Sports)remain open for use. |
Armenia | We're no longer able to allow residents of Armenia access to our Sports Betting site. However, our other products remain open for use. |
Colombia | To comply with Colombian regulations, residents of Colombia can register with us at our Colombian website, williamhill.co. |
Germany | Since the15th of October 2020, our Gaming products are no longer available to customers in Germany. From the 10th of May 2022, our Sports betting offers are no longer available to customers in Germany. |
Italy | To comply with Italian regulations, residents of Italy can register with us at our Italian website, williamhill.it. |
Hungary | We're no longer able to allow residents of Hungary access to our Sports Betting site. However, our other products remain open for use.For more information, click here. |
Latvia | We're no longer able to allow residents of Latvia access to any William Hill sites. However, we can recommend our partner,11.lv. |
Lithuania | We're no longer able to allow residents of Lithuania access to Playtech Games. However, the rest of our Gaming and Sports products remain open for use. |
Macau | We're no longer able to allow residents of Macau access to our Casino and Poker sites. However, our other products (Live Casino, Vegas, Games andSports) remain open for use. |
Slovenia | We're no longer able to allow residents of Slovenia access to ourPoker site. However, our other products (Live Casino, Casino, Vegas, Games and Sports) remain open for use. |
Spain | To comply with Spanish regulations, residents of Spain can register with us at our Spanish website, williamhill.es. |
Sweden | To comply with Swedish regulations, residents of Sweden can register with us at our Swedish website, williamhill.se/sv. |
Ukraine | From the 29th of April 2022, we've temporarily suspended our operations in Ukraine. Further details about the suspension can be found here. |
We're unable to accept accounts or offer any products/services to clients resident in thesecountries/territories:
Afghanistan Aland Islands Albania Algeria American Samoa Antarctica Australia Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bhutan Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Central African Republic Chad China Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Comoros Congo (Republic of) Cuba Czech Republic Cyprus Democratic Republic of Congo Denmark Djibouti East Timor Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia France French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern Territories Gabon Gambia Ghana Greece Greenland Guadeloupe Guam Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Heard and McDonald Islands Hong Kong India Indonesia Iran Iraq Israel Ivory Coast Kenya Kiribati Latvia Lesotho Liberia Libya Mali Marshall Islands
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NOTE: We cannot confirm the legalities of Internet betting in every country around the world. If you're concerned about the legality of playing on our site, please contact your local legal representatives to answer any related questions.
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Country/Market Closure - FAQs:
Q: When and why do you close markets?
A: The Company keeps the right to close the market of any particular country due to regulatory restrictions and/or licensing laws in that jurisdiction.
These closures may also take place as a result of a business decision.
We shall inform affected players should this take place.
Details on deposits, game-play and withdrawals shall also be provided in our communications.
Q:What will happen to a player account if you have to close a market due to regulatory restrictions or licensing updates in a particular country?
A: If we're required to close the market of a particular jurisdiction due to regulatory restrictions or licensing developments or following a decision made by the Company, we'll inform affected players.
On the date of closure, players will no longer be able to deposit, place bets or play games.
Unless we're restricted from doing so, we'll then allow players to log in to their account for a certain period to withdraw any remaining balance.
Players who are unable to withdraw their balance within the indicated time frame will have to contact Customer Support for a withdrawal request.
Funds will be credited to the player’s bank account.
Q: What will happen to my balance?
A: Your funds are always safe with us.
We'll always inform you of dates and timelines for withdrawals should we have to stop operating in your country.
Q:What will happen with pending bets?
A: Pending bets are bets that still cannot be settled as they're placed on events that will happen after a market closure date.
As a general rule, we'll try to honor pending bets - unless we're restricted from doing so due to regulatory restrictions in the particular country.
Should we be allowed to honor pending bets, these will be settled as agreed once the result is known.
If your pending bet wins, please contact our Customer Services Team to arrange a withdrawal of the winnings to your bank account.
Q:What will happen to my bonuses if you decide to close the market?
A: All unused bonuses will be lost.
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FAQs
States Where Sports Betting Is Illegal
Sports betting in any form is currently illegal in California, Texas, Idaho, Utah, Minnesota, Missouri, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Alaska and Hawaii.
What country has the least gambling restrictions? ›
Finland. In Finland, most forms of gambling are legal and available to residents over 18. There are some restrictions in place, most notably that gambling is controlled by two organizations, Veikkaus and Paf, both owned by the Finnish government.
Can you bet outside your state? ›
This depends on the state laws where you are located. For example, if you are in California, where betting on sports is banned, it is illegal to place a bet online in another state. Mobile and online gaming make up a large part of sports betting these days. Generally, states that allow it also regulate it.
Is it illegal to gamble in some countries? ›
Gambling attracts people from all over the world. However, every country has different rules for the gambling industry. For instance, some countries or regions prefer to implement robust gambling controls or to even ban gaming altogether, while others permit easy access to casinos or iGaming websites.
What state has the strictest gambling laws? ›
1. Utah. This deeply religious, largely Mormon state has some of the most draconian anti-gambling laws in the country. Not only is Utah one of five states without casinos, but it also prohibits any form of public, private or online gaming, gambling or betting.
What state allows no gambling for any purpose? ›
As of now, only two states—Utah and Hawaii—have completely banned all forms of gambling. The remaining 48 states have some level of legalized gambling, though restrictions vary widely.
Which country has the worst gambling problem? ›
- “Australia has the highest gambling losses per capita of any country in the world. Last year, Australians gambled away approximately $25bn (That is now almost $1,000 per person, incl. children, per year). We have less than 0.5% of the world's population, but almost 20% of its poker machines.
What country gambles the most money? ›
If we're crunching the basics, the United States is the biggest gambling market in the world. However, as the world's only superpower, it simply reflects the strength of its currency and its newly found love for online casino gaming.
What state has the biggest gambling problem? ›
That addiction can lead to serious economic consequences. While the gambling industry made a record $66.5 billion in revenue last year, U.S. consumers experience over $100 billion per year in total gambling losses. Not surprisingly Nevada, the home of Sin City, topped the list of most gambling-addicted states.
Can I place a bet in one state and cash out in another? ›
Bets placed in other states
To cash out a bet, you need to be in the state where you originally placed it.
Betting websites are usually geo-restricted due to their licenses. They're allowed to operate in particular countries, which prevents people abroad from accessing them. However, you can use a VPN to bet online abroad and unblock your favorite sites.
Can you bet on an airplane? ›
An air carrier or foreign air carrier may not install, transport, or operate, or permit the use of, any gambling device on board an aircraft in foreign air transportation. by the operation of which a person may become entitled to receive, as the result of the application of an element of chance, any money or property.
What is the biggest casino in the world? ›
WinStar World Casino and Resort. Winstar World Casino and Resort is the largest casino in the world! The casino is located 75 minutes north of Dallas-Fort Worth and 120 miles south of Oklahoma City. The WinStar gaming floor is 400,000 square-feet divided into nine themed gaming plazas.
Is offshore gambling illegal in the US? ›
Aside from it being illegal, you run several risks by betting with an offshore sportsbook. Unlike legal sportsbooks in the U.S., offshore books aren't regulated by government agencies, which means they aren't subject to regular checks and controls.
Why is it illegal for Monaco citizens to enter Monte Carlo? ›
The citizens of Monaco are forbidden to enter the gaming rooms of the casino. The rule banning all Monegasques from gambling or working at the casino was an initiative of Princess Caroline, the de facto regent of Monaco, who amended the rules on moral grounds.
Why is gambling illegal in Hawaii? ›
Hawaiians value family above everything else. True enough, it is the core of their tradition and culture. Most people in Hawaii oppose gambling because they think it will take away the family atmosphere. And for the same reason, it may create more problems or chaos.
Can you bet in multiple states? ›
There's nothing illegal about betting in a legal state if you're not from there. You just need to be within state borders. If you try to use a "fake" address, or the address of the people you're visiting, you'll run into issues verifying your identity, and likely won't be able to deposit and bet.
What is illegal gambling in America? ›
The five major types of illegal gambling are sports betting with bookmakers, horse betting with bookmakers, sports parlay cards, numbers, and illegal casinos.
How many states are DraftKings legal in? ›
As of July 2024, DraftKings is officially permitted in: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
