Mongolia Prohibits Paid Betting and Online Gambling Activities from 1 July 2025

On 30 May 2025, the State Great Khural of Mongolia adopted amendments to the Law on Licensing, fully prohibiting all paid betting, gambling, and online gambling activities. The legislative changes also include amendments to the Criminal Code (Articles 20.18 and 20.19) and the Law on Violations (Article 10.1). These amendments entered into force on 1 July 2025.

The amendments are part of Mongolia’s broader efforts to strengthen the legal framework against financial crimes, including money laundering and illegal gaming operations, in line with international AML/CFT standards. The unified legal information system published the amendments on 30 May 2025.

For detailed information, stakeholders are encouraged to consult the official legal portal: https://legalinfo.mn/mn/.