POKER IN THE COUNTRIES OF INTERVENTION - HAS THE GAMBLING WORLD CATCHED UP THE ARAB WORLD?

There are seven Arab states bordering the Persian Gulf. They are Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. 안전한카지노사이트

If you've ever visited one of these countries, you probably know how strict their laws are in general. Even in places where you can find Texas Hold'em casinos and poker rooms, they are not available to local citizens, but only to international tourists. 온라인카지노 

Overall, there are many things to pay attention to if you want to avoid getting into trouble with the law.

With all this in mind, we will talk about the current state of poker in the Gulf countries and take a brief look at the history of poker in each of them.

A Brief History of Poker in the Gulf Countries

It can generally be assumed that poker and all other forms of gambling have been illegal in all Islamic countries throughout the ages. But with the globalization that has taken place over the last half century, the Gulf countries have moved closer to popular Western activities, including poker.

Over the years, there have been some attempts to popularize gambling, especially in Iraq, although the Gulf War put an end to all such efforts, and no casinos opened in the country after the outbreak of the war.

So what can you expect in terms of poker content if you visit any of these seven countries?

The current state of poker in the Gulf

Although most Gulf countries have a reasonably similar attitude towards poker, the legality of the game and the specific outlets where you can try it vary from country to country.

To make sure we cover everything in detail, we'll talk about the current state of poker in the Gulf on a country-by-country basis.

United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates, known simply as the UAE, is one of the richest countries in the world.

Despite being in the top ten countries in terms of GDP per capita and having a strong tourism industry, the UAE strictly prohibits all forms of gambling on its soil. Even these activities are heavily regulated by the government and can only be found in very few places.

Additionally, since the UAE has one of the most complex online laws, playing poker online is also not a viable option. Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is perhaps the most conservative country in the Persian Gulf. However, poker is not as popular in Saudi Arabia as it is in other countries mentioned in this article. This means that the only way to enjoy a few hands of poker is to play in an underground casino or offshore site and hope you don't get caught.

The only bright side is that poker in Saudi Arabia, unlike the UAE, is not considered a capital crime. So, if you are caught playing online, you won't face serious jail time or the death penalty.

Oman

Similar to the previously described countries, gambling in all forms is illegal in Oman. However, unlike other Gulf countries, Oman does not pay much attention to what happens online.

Omanis and tourists alike can engage in online poker at some of the most popular poker sites and online casinos.

Catarrh

Currently, gambling is strictly prohibited in this country. As a devout Islamic country, Qatar prohibits all forms of gambling, including poker. Accordingly, online gambling and poker sites are illegal in Qatar. Nevertheless, you can still find quite a few underground and illegal places to play poker when visiting the country, although we strongly recommend staying away from such activities. 

Bahrain 

In entertainment circles, Bahrain is mostly known for being the host of the annual Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix.

Despite hosting such a significant and globally popular event each year, Bahrain has a complete ban on all gambling activities. 카지노사이트