Online betting for UAE residents

[Ellipsis]

As a resident of Dubai, is it possible to place online sports bets (and possibly also online poker) as a side business, as a private individual? or is it forbidden?

 

[Sols]

Gambling is illegal in UAE. You risk financial penalties and prison time.

 

[apres777]

As a resident of Dubai, is it possible to place online sports bets (and possibly also online poker) as a side business, as a private individual? or is it forbidden?

Wouldn't recommend gambling in UAE but if you want to proceed anyways crypto + VPN and you're good to go.

 

[Martin Everson]

Wouldn't recommend gambling in UAE but if you want to proceed anyways crypto + VPN and you're good to go.

https://dbdpost.com/is-vpn-illegal-in-uae-and-dubai/

 

[JimBeam]

VPNs are illegal but many people in UAE are using these so that would be a minor issue. (Habibi, no police - no problem!)
Gambling would be more serious thing and could end up in jail and face deportation.

You could do it using VPNs, but make sure never to transfer this money back to any bank in UAE.
Have an account somewhere else where it's acceptable and keep the money there, use card etc.

Also, you could use crypto (if the places where you gamble/bet accept it).