The Bangladesh iGaming sector shows a projected gross gaming revenue of $803.8M, according to data from the OnlyFacts analytics service. For comparison, the Indian market demonstrates a projected GGR of $8.86B. New regulatory measures scheduled for 2026 will redefine online gambling operations across the country.
Regulatory Framework and Market Scope
Act No. 98 currently functions as the primary gambling statute, while a replacement law effective July 1, 2026, will update 19th-century legislation and strengthen restrictions on digital wagering. The 2025 Cybersecurity Decree previously criminalized both the operation and participation in online gambling, though the upcoming framework consolidates these provisions. Skill-based activities including cricket, chess and card games remain legally permitted. Horse racing betting operates under strict conditions, allowed only on race days at designated venues through licensed bookmakers, while metropolitan police ordinances manage local gambling in the capital. Lotteries are excluded from the standard gambling classification.Player Demographics and Technology
Market operators include Glory Bet, Nagad88 and Mostbet, with bKash and Upay serving as the leading payment processors. The user base consists of approximately 90 percent males and 10 percent females, with an average age range of 25 to 45 years. Internet connectivity reaches roughly 60 million of the 170 million residents, concentrating digital activity primarily in Dhaka and Chittagong. Android devices account for nearly 90 percent of the mobile gaming ecosystem.The 1win World Cup tournament currently operates with a $100,000 prize pool for registered participants.