Online vs Land-Based Scope: How Jurisdictions Define Regulatory Coverage


Dataset Scope: Regulatory definitions of online and land-based gambling based exclusively on official legislative and regulatory sources.

Data Snapshot

  • Scope definitions are derived from statutes and regulator publications.
  • Jurisdictions apply structured scope models defined in law.
  • Online gambling authorization is explicitly defined in legal instruments.
  • Land-based gambling is governed under licensing frameworks.
  • Scope determines licensing eligibility and enforcement jurisdiction.
  • All entries are verified against official sources.

Scope Model Definitions

  • UNIFIED: Same legal framework governs online and land-based gambling.
  • DUAL: Separate licensing structures for online and land-based.
  • RESTRICTED_ONLINE: Online gambling limited to specific verticals.
  • PROHIBITED_ONLINE: Online gambling prohibited by law.
  • ONLINE_AUTHORIZED: Online gambling explicitly authorized under law.
  • CONTROLLED: Gambling limited to state-authorized or licensed operators.

Global Regulatory Scope Dataset

Jurisdiction Scope Model Online Coverage Land-Based Coverage Legal Basis Source
United Kingdom UNIFIED Remote gambling regulated under licensing regime Land-based gambling licensed under same framework Gambling Act 2005 legislation.gov.uk
France RESTRICTED_ONLINE Online gambling limited to betting and poker Casinos regulated separately Law No. 2010-476 legifrance.gouv.fr
Germany DUAL Online gambling regulated under Interstate Treaty Land-based regulated by states GlüStV 2021 gluecksspiel-behoerde.de
Sweden UNIFIED Online gambling licensed nationally Land-based included in framework Swedish Gambling Act spelinspektionen.se
Malta ONLINE_AUTHORIZED Remote gaming licensed under MGA framework Land-based limited relative to online Gaming Act Chapter 583 mga.org.mt
New Jersey DUAL Online gambling permitted via casino license holders Land-based casino licensing required Casino Control Act njoag.gov
Pennsylvania DUAL Online gambling licensed under state framework Land-based licensing required Pennsylvania Gaming Act gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov
Michigan DUAL Online gaming authorized under statute Land-based regulated separately Lawful Internet Gaming Act michigan.gov
Ontario ONLINE_AUTHORIZED Online gambling regulated via agreements Land-based operated provincially Criminal Code of Canada agco.ca
Australia PROHIBITED_ONLINE Online casino gambling prohibited federally Land-based regulated by states Interactive Gambling Act 2001 acma.gov.au
Singapore CONTROLLED Online gambling restricted Land-based limited to licensed operators Gambling Control Act gra.gov.sg
Brazil ONLINE_AUTHORIZED Online betting authorized under federal law Land-based not broadly authorized Law No. 14.790/2023 planalto.gov.br

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