Country restrictions, geoblocks

Country restrictions and online casino geoblocks

When launching an online casino, it is important to take into account not only marketing and interface, but Iuridic geography. In many countries, online gambling is prohibited or strictly regulated. To avoid fines, locks and conflicts with regulators, the platform is obliged to implement locks and access restrictions.

Why it matters

Failure to comply with local laws may lead to lawsuits
Blocking a site at the provider or domain level
PSP and banks may refuse to cooperate
Penalties and loss of license in other jurisdictions

Restricted countries

Category	Country Examples
Total ban	China, North Korea, Iraq, UAE
Partial restrictions	Germany, USA, India, Turkey
Licensed	Malta, United Kingdom, Canada

Each region has its own characteristics: somewhere a local license is required, somewhere advertising is prohibited, and somewhere - only crypto payment.

How geoblocking works

Automatic determination of IP address and location
Comparison with the base of allowed/denied countries
Redirect or Display Restricted Screen
Ability to dynamically change GEO rules
Integration with marketing filters (for example, for offers)

Tools and Solutions

Using GeoIP Services (MaxMind, IP2Location)
Blocking traffic at the CDN or server layer
Geo-targeting in the partner system: different landings for countries
Separate domains for "white" and "gray" markets (GEO-splitting)
Logging and reporting on requests from prohibited regions

Combination with license

MGA license does not allow admission of US players
Curaçao requires removal from the list of sanctions countries
Kahnawake involves control over local laws
Some licenses allow working with crypto only in certain jurisdictions

Country-by-country restrictions are not just traffic filtering, but a matter of legal and financial security for online casinos. The use of geoblocks and correct work with GEO allows you to avoid problems with the law, protect your reputation and ensure the long-term stability of the project. A well-built regional policy is the key to sustainable development in the global gaming market.