Gambling in Bangladesh: How to work with traffic

Content

1. Legality of gambling in Bangladesh
2. GEO Outlook
3. Market Turnover and Statistics
4. Popular Brands in Bangladesh
5. Devices
6. Conclusion

To start with a bit of introductory information to define the CA.

• Population: 171.2 million
• Language: Bengali;
• Currency: Bangladeshi Taka;
• Salary: 12,941.00 BDT ($108) to 43,871.00 BDT ($367);
• Popular banks in Bangladesh: BRAC Bank, Sonali Bank.

Legality of Gambling in Bangladesh

Gambling in Bangladesh is regulated by the Public Gambling Act 1867, which was passed long before the internet. The main provisions of the act are:

• Prohibition of most forms of gambling in the country, including online gambling.
• The law has not been updated to reflect advances in technology, which creates a gray area for online gambling.

Brands are usually registered in offshore jurisdictions such as Curacao or Malta, allowing them to legally provide their services despite the lack of a clear legal framework in Bangladesh itself.

GEO Perspectives

Despite legal restrictions, the popularity of online gambling in Bangladesh continues to grow. A large number of players use virtual private networks (VPNs) to access overseas platforms where they can enjoy gambling. The growing popularity of mobile devices and the availability of low-cost smartphones are also contributing to the increase in the number of users playing at online casinos.

According to the statistics of requests, online gambling was not popular until 2018, and after that it began to rapidly develop and gain demand.

Today, mobile gambling takes the leading position in the country, and operators are actively optimizing their platforms for mobile devices.

Turnovers and market statistics

There is no exact data on online gambling turnovers in Bangladesh, but it is known that the online gambling market continues to grow and this trend is also affecting Bangladesh.

According to Statista website, from 2017 to 2024, the market size has grown almost 11 times. The total online gambling market in Bangladesh is expected to reach $80.7 million by 2027.

With the growing number of users and increasing internet penetration in Bangladesh, it can be expected that the online gambling market in the country will also continue to grow.

Popular brands

The following online casinos are popular in the Bangladesh market:

1. 4RaBet - ~200,000 visits per month
2. Betway - ~180,000 visits per month
3. 1xBet - ~150,000 visits per month
4. Bet365 - ~130,000 visits per month
5. Megapari - ~120,000 visits per month
6. 22Bet - ~110,000 visits per month
7. MostBet - ~100,000 visits per month
8. Melbet - ~80,000 visits per month
9. 888 Casino - ~60,000 visits per month
10. Unibet - ~30,000 visits per month

Devices

The main preference in Bangladesh is for mobile devices, especially Android smartphones. This is due to the availability of low-cost Android devices and a developed mobile internet infrastructure.

The iOS system is used by a very small number of people, so it makes no sense to target the iPhone.

Mobile platforms are the main way to access online casinos, which makes operators actively adapt their sites and applications to the mobile format. The trend towards mobile gambling is only expected to grow stronger in the coming years.

Conclusion

The online gambling market in Bangladesh is in an active growth phase despite the uncertain legal status. It is important for operators to consider local specifics, including the preference for mobile devices and the use of local payment systems.