Best Betting Sites by Country 2026
8country guides · legality, payments & sharpest odds
Country-by-country guides to the best sports betting sites — local legality, accepted currencies and payment methods, and which sportsbooks offer the sharpest odds. Updated for 2026.
Best Betting Sites in India
Grey area — 174+ apps blocked since Feb 2023, but Pinnacle remains accessible. State laws vary.
Best Betting Sites in Vietnam
Domestic betting legal since 2019 but severely limited (VND 1M/day max, football only). Most bettors use offshore books.
Best Betting Sites in South Korea
Illegal outside government Sports Toto. Strict laws (up to 5 years prison) but offshore betting is widespread via VPN.
Best Betting Sites in Japan
Gambling mostly illegal except government-run racing and toto (J-League only). Offshore betting in grey area, individual prosecution extremely rare.
Best Betting Sites in Australia
Legal through licensed operators. In-play betting online banned (phone only). ACMA actively blocks unlicensed offshore sites.
Best Betting Sites in Thailand
Illegal under the 1935 Gambling Act. Only legal: government lottery and horse racing. Offshore betting widespread despite prohibition.
Best Betting Sites in Indonesia
Strictly illegal — Criminal Code + Islamic law. Government aggressively blocks sites. Individual prosecution rare but penalties severe.
Best Betting Sites in Malaysia
Dual system: legal for non-Muslims (Genting, Sports Toto) but online betting illegal for all. Sharia law bans all gambling for Muslims.