Egypt plans to fold its online betting crackdown into a broader Digital Safety Law expected to reach Parliament within approximately six weeks.
Ahmed Badawi, chair of the House of Representatives’ Communications and Information Technology Committee, said the measure would extend beyond blocking websites and apps.Brokers and promotion in scope
The proposed framework is expected to target betting brokers, their representatives in Egypt and people who promote or facilitate access to online betting platforms. The government has previously relied heavily on website and app blocking, but lawmakers say operators continue to create new domains and services to bypass restrictions.
The bill has not yet been submitted. If enacted as described, it could increase legal exposure for local intermediaries, affiliates and marketing partners connected with unlicensed platforms.