This is a guide to brick and mortar as well as online casinos in Malawi (officially the Republic of Malawi, previously known as Nyasaland, a Christian country, in South-eastern Africa, a former British colony, with a population of 20.09 million). Find out which are the best land-based casinos and licensed online casino sites in Malawi, or learn more about the legal status of casino gambling in the country.
Contents:
- List of online casinos, which accept players from Malawi
- Online casinos Malawi
- Land-based casinos Malawi
- Bitcoin casinos Malawi
Online casinos in Malawi
Legal status of digital casinos in Malawi: illegal, players are not prosecuted
Online casinos are not addressed by the Malawi gambling legislation and therefore they are technically illegal.
However, this is just a technicality and this not enforced, at all (all forms of unlicensed gambling is technically illegal).
There are no Malawi licensed digital casinos, online casinos licences are not issued in the country.
Malawian players, who visit foreign casino websites are not prosecuted. Offshore online casinos are not blocked. Malawi players can paly freely online.
This is not surprising considering that the internet penetration rate of the country is still only 20%1.
/Comment: Based on our experience writing about online gambling laws in Africa for the past 5+ years, African countries usually only start properly regulating internet gambling when the internet proliferation is around 50%./
UPDATE 2022: Malawian players can still play freely online, foreign online gambling websites are not blocked, and players are not prosecuted for placing bets in unlicensed online casinos. However, it is technically illegal, even if it is not enforced, and therefore we do not recommend it.
UPDATE 2022: I added this section because you might be wondering: How is it legal for online casinos to accept players from Malawi? Isn’t it illegal?It’s only illegal for Malawian citizens to play online. These foreign online gambling websites, which accept players from Malawi, are registered and licensed in foreign countries, and the Malawi laws only apply within the borders of the country (within the so called jurisdiction, they do not apply to these foreign gambling websites).According to the local gambling laws of the countries in which these offshore gambling companies operate it’s perfectly legal to accept players from Malawi.But it’s not legal for Malawian citizens to place bets on these platforms.International law can be complicated, and enforcement is even more tricky. I hope this clears this up. However, I officially do not recommend playing online from Malawi, it’s illegal, and you should always act according to the laws of your country, even if it’s not enforced. |
By scrolling below you can find a list of online casinos, which accept Malawian players.
Can tourists play online while visiting Malawi?
Yes, tourists, expats (or illegal migrants) can play online freely while enjoying their stay in the country.
Online casino licensing and regulatory body of Malawi: N/A, online casino licences are not issued in Malawi
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Taxation of online casino sites in Malawi: N/A, there is no set online casino tax in Malawi.
For the players, taxation of online casino gambling winnings in Malawi: not taxed, the tax on gambling winnings is deducted by the companies (withholding tax), players don’t have to pay additional taxes on the winnings they receive (details can be found below, at the Malawi land-based casino taxation section)
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Age requirement of Malawi online casinos: no officially set online casino gambling age, but all digital casinos voluntarily exclude anyone under 18, which makes it the de facto age requirement
Sources, main pieces of the Malawian online casino gambling legislation:
1Datareportal – Digital 2022: Malawi
List of online casinos, which accept players from Malawi
The following online gambling websites accept players from Malawi. They all accept players from the country, and are accessible from within the country, at the time of writing. If they no longer accept players from Malawi, or if they are blocked for some reason, please leave a message in the comments section, so I can investigate it. Thank you.
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USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
Although, we aim to update this section often, it's best to check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date by the time you are reading this).
General bonus terms and conditions at SlotV:
- welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
- the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
- the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation
Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal.
Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.
The following types of online casino games only contribute partially to the fulfilment of the wagering requirement:
- Jackpots - 0%
- Blackjack - 10%
- Poker - 10%
- Roulette - 10%
- Baccarat - 10%
- Lottery - 0%
- Video poker - 5%
- Game shows - 0%
- Virtual Sports - 0%
- Others - 0%
- Scratch Cards - 0%
- Most slots count 100% towards the playthrough requirement. However, there are some exceptions, you can find that constantly updated list of the casinos' website.
Playthrough requirement: no playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money, in case of the welcome bonuses:
- Minimum deposit amount: €10
- Maximum bonus amount: €500
- Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)
In case of the free spins:
- Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx (changes often, check the casinos' website for the current slots, where you can use your free spins, or ask the customer support)
- Bet per spin: €0,10
- Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
- Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
- 7 days for wagering
Wagering limitation:
- 7 days for wagering
- Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
- Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total), not all at once.
UPDATE 2023: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotional purposes.
SlotV online casino does not accept players from:
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Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
Because this is a crypto-only gambling website there are no restricted countries. Everyone over the age of 18 can play (or 24, depending on what is the legal online gambling age in your country).Only bitcoin and FUN tokens are accepted. You have to deposit bitcoin to a specific bitcoin address and it will show up on your balance.
No wagering and playthrough limitations, requirements.
The only hidden fee is that if you win items, physical prizes, in those cases the shipping cost is not paid by them and you will required to pay for shipping (or you can opt to receive the equivalent of the prize in bitcoins if you don't want to pay for transportation).
UPDATE 2023: They also offer an annual 4- 5% interest rate on the FunFair (FUN) tokens you purchase with bitcoin (it's their own cryptocurrency).
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USA players accepted, Canada, Netherlands, Israel, France, Australia and UK players are not accepted. You can read the review of Miami Club Casino here.
Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
Type of game: | Count towards wagering requirement: |
Keno, Dazzling Dice, Poker Slots, Bingo Bucks - | 100% |
Table games | 10% |
Blackjack or video poke | 10% |
Slots | 100% |
Roulette, Craps or Baccarat | 0% - Forbidden! |
Wagering limitation:
- UPDATE 2022: The wagering of any portion of a non-deposit bonus on Roulette, Craps or Baccarat games is strictly forbidden!
- Currently, bonuses are not available to players registering accounts from the following countries: Russia, Ukraine.
- Bonuses cannot be combined.
- Miami Club casino requires that a deposit of at least $25 is made on all accounts before any cash withdrawal is processed to comply with anti money laundering laws + mandatory ID check required by law (law to fight financing of terrorism and payment processor require this as well). The deposited $25 can be withdrawn afterwards with the winnings.
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- 100% poker bonus
- 10% weekly rebate, cashback for returning players
You can read the review of BetOnline here. List of countries, from which they do not accept players can be found in the review and below. North American players accepted.
Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
Playthrough requirements of every bonus and promotion:
- The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal, usually (sports betting and poker bonuses 10x)
- Forfeiting the bonus will result in the bonus and any subsequent winnings associated with it to be removed from players accounts.
- Only one bonus can be active at a time, playthrough requirements must be met before additional promotions can be received.
- Players must use the related bonus code in order to receive a bonus (if it has a code, not every promotion requires one).
- Bonus funds will only be available on the Betsoft games, the other providers are not eligible,, unless otherwise stated.
- In cases where rollover or other criteria specified in the individual bonus terms and conditions are not met within 30 days, any remaining bonus funds and associated winnings will be forfeited automatically.
- Wagering requirements must be fulfilled before any winnings can be withdrawn.
Playthrough requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: | Contribution: |
Slots (progressive jackpot slots excluded) | 100% |
Roulette (All versions), Draw High-Lo, 3 Card Rummy | 20% |
Baccarat, Blackjack (American & European), Poker 3, Oasis Poker, Single Deck Blackjack, Triple Edge Poker, Caribbean Poker, Three Card Poker, Video Poker | 10% |
Pirate 21, Blackjack Super 7, Pai Gow, 21 Burn, Ride’m Poker, All forms of Keno, Red Dog, Pontoon, Top Card Trumps | 5% |
Craps, Live Casino, All Games with Progressive Jackpots, Virtual Racebook. Speciality games ie Keno’s and Scratcher game offered by Betsoft | 0% |
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Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date). Terms and conditions of every bonus and promotion:
- Players from the following countries do not qualify for any bonuses: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.
- Only one bonus can be active at a time.
- Only real money players, who completed the registration are eligible for a bonus.
- No deposit bonuses hold a maximum cash out limit which is 5x the bonus amount unless otherwise specified.
Playthrough requirement:
- The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 60 times before withdrawal, unless otherwise stated.
Wagering requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: | Contribution: |
Slots (a.k.a. Pokies) | 100% |
All types of Blackjack, Video Poker, Craps, American Roulette, Baccarat and other table games and non-pokies games | 0% |
Mr Bit Casino and Sportsbook
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- Free spins every day for returning players
- 33% reload bonus for returning players
You can read the full review of Mr Bit casino here.
USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
General bonus terms and conditions at Mr. Bit and its sister sites:
- welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
- the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
- the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation
Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal. Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.
Playthrough requirement: No playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money. In case of the welcome bonus:
- Minimum deposit amount: €10
- Maximum bonus amount: €500
- Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)
In case of the free spins:
- Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx
- Bet per spin: €0,10
- Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
- Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
- 7 days for wagering
Wagering limitation:
- 7 days for wagering
- Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
- Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total).
UPDATE COVID-19: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotion.
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Land-based casinos in Malawi
Legal status of casinos in Malawi: legal since 1996, operators require a licence
Casinos are legal in Malawi since 1996, according the Gambling Act1, which is the main piece of the gambling legislation.
The following forms of games of chance are allowed inside the Malawian casinos, according to the 1998 Gambling Regulations Act2:
- roulette;
- black jack;
- craps;
- punto banco;
- baccarat;
- poker;
- slot machines (with an additional slot machine licence);
- chemini de fer;
- bingo (with an additional bingo licence).
The Malawi Gaming Board has the right to authorize any other types of game of chance. However, the legislation only mentions these specifically, a business needs to apply for a special permission if they want to conduct any other type of gambling (e.g.: pachinko, details can be found in the Malawi casino licensing section below).
The casinos sector is very small due to the poverty of the population and the downturn in the number of visitors the country receives (UPDATE COVID-19: due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the number of visitors is down from 871 K visitors per year3, the exact current number is not known, official figures were not yet published at the time of writing).
There are 3 proper casinos in Malawi, these are:
- Casino Marina in Lilongwe,
- Casino Marina Blantyre,
- and Colony Club Casino in the Amaryllis Hotel (on the picture at the top of the page).
You can find the official full list of Malawi casinos here. However, this is outdated, it lists American Pirates Casino as the third venue, but the place closed due to the global pandemic (as far as we can tell, if they are still open please let us know in the comments section) and it also does not list Casino Marina Blantyre.
Additionally, slot halls are also legal In Malawi, with a “gaming machine site licence”.
There are 23 slot parlours in Malawi, according to the Malawi Gambling Board, you can find the official full list here.
The presence of slot parlours also contributes to the low number of casinos.
/Comment: Slot halls have been banned in most of Africa, because they are known to increase the incidence of gambling addiction and problem gambling much more than casino hotels. It is very likely that slot parlours will be banned in Malawi too in the coming years./
You can find the currently operating Malawian brick and mortar casinos in the list below.
Can locals visit the casinos in Malawi?
Yes, both tourists and locals can visit the casinos of country.
Casino licensing and regulatory body of Malawi:
The Malawi Gaming Board is responsible for the licensing and regulation of casino in Malawi. Their website is available in English.
The licencing requirements, fees and process can be found in the 1998 Gaming Regulations Act and in the 2015 Gaming Amendment Regulations Act.
The following types of gambling licences are issued in Malawi according to article 2 of the 2015 Gaming Amendment Regulations Act4:
- casino licence;
- gaming machine operator licence (to operate slot machines);
- gaming machine site licence (for slot halls);
- bingo operator licence (for bingo within the casinos);
- junket agent licence;
- manufacturer licence;
- maintenance licence;
- supplier licence;
- wide area progressive gaming licence.
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Taxation of brick & mortar gambling establishments in Malawi:
The casino tax rates in Malawi are the following:
Malawi casino tax | ||
Activity: | Rate: | Tax Base: |
Gambling winnings tax | 20% | withholding tax on the winnings* of the players |
Casino tax | 12.5% | gross gaming revenue |
*Explanation: Winnings are defined the following way by Steven Kapoloma, Head of Corporate Affairs – Malawi Gambling Board5:
“any payment made to any person who wins a bet, a gamble or any gaming activity including a lottery.”
Gambling taxes are payable in addition to licensing fees and regular taxes (e.g.: corporate tax, which is 30% in Malawi), according to the Malawi Taxation Act6.
For the players, taxation of casino winnings in Malawi: not taxed, the companies pay tax on the players’ winnings (withholding tax, see above), the players don’t have to pay any additional taxes on their winnings
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Age requirement of land-based casinos, slot parlours in Malawi: 18+ (“young persons” can not be allowed to place bets and the Gaming Amendment Regulations defines a “young person” as anyone under 18)
Sources, main pieces of the land-based casino legislation in Malawi:
1Malawi Gambling Board – 1996 Gambling Law
2Malawi Gambling Board – 1998 Gaming Regulations
3The world Bank – International tourism, number of arrivals – Malawi
4Malawi Gaming Board – 2015 Gaming Amendment Regulations Act
5Malawi Revenue Authority – MRA engages gaming and betting operators on New Tax Measures
6Malawi Revenue Authority – Malawi Taxation Act 2006
List of all casinos in Malawi
This is a list of all casinos in Malawi, with address, opening hours, number and types of games, dress code, entrance fee, reviews and a video of each gambling establishment, if one is available.
Casino Marina Lilongwe, address: Area 13, Plot 97, Sogecoa Golden Peacock Hotel Complex, New City Centre, Lilongwe
Casino Marina is the biggest casino of Malawi currently.
It is owned by the Casino Marina International casino group, which operates two casinos in Malawi (the other venue can be found below).
Casino Marina International operates casinos mostly in Africa (in Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Madagascar) but also in Asia (Sri Lanka, Nepal). And they also operate an online casino as well.
This casino, just like many other of theirs, is located within the country’s Golden Peacock Hotel Complex, which in Malawi is located in the capital Lilongwe (it usually is located in the capital of the given country, this is Chinese owned hotel chain).
It is an upscale casino club for wealthy players and it is located in a 5 star hotel. The casino is in operation since 2016.
The casino feature private gaming rooms, limousine pickups, 5 star cuisine and complementary alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages.
Games: around 70 gaming machines (slots and video poker, older, 10+ years old low quality machines, not a very good selection expected better from a luxury casino club), and around 10 tables (Three Card Poker and Caribbean Poker, blackjack and some type of roulette, the details are not known) + around 5 electronic roulette tables
Multiple VIP rooms.
Video of Casino Marina Lilongwe:
You can watch some videos of the casino here.
Opening hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 12:00 – 02:00
- Friday – Saturday: 12:00 – 04:00
UPDATE COVID-19: open
Dress code: unknown, no information about it anywhere online, but considering that this is an upscale luxury venue I would recommend smart causal
Entrance fee: no entrance fee
Meta review analysis: the casino has a perfect rating online, 5/5 based on reviews and ratings on their Facebook profile, however, these are all fake reviews and rating, therefore it’s best to disregard them, it’s very unprofessional and a very bad sign that the casino engages in such a shady practice (not the first time, they regularly inflate their ratings online with fake reviews, very shady, unethical practice)
18+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.
Casino Marina Blantyre Casino Marina Blantyre – list of Malawian online casinos, This is a picture of the front entrance of the Golden Peacock Hotel in Blantyre, in which Casino Marina Blantyre is located. This is the second biggest casino of Malawi. You can read more about this casino gambling establishment to the right of the picture: its’ address, opening hours, dress code, entrance fee, and you can watch a video of the venue as well.
Casino Marina Blantyre, address: P.O 793, Golden Peacock Hotel, Chichiri, Blantyre
This is a picture of the casino section of Hôtel Colbert – SPA & Casino. You can see a bigger picture of the casino at the top of the page.
This is the biggest casino of Madagascar currently (it is below average by international standards, there no big casino in Madagascar by global standards).
Games: around 40 gaming machines (slots and 1 video poker machines, pretty good selection by African standards, recent machines, including high quality Novomatic slots), and around 10 tables (American Roulette, blackjack, Baccarat, 3 Card Poker, 5 Card Poker) + electronic roulette machines
VIP private gaming room.
Video of Casino Marina Blantyre:
There are no videos of the casino online.
Opening hours:
Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
UPDATE COVID-19: open
Dress code: unknown, no information about it anywhere online, but considering that this is an upscale venue I would recommend smart causal
Entrance fee: no entrance fee
Meta review analysis: there are no reviews of the casino online
18+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.
Colony Club Casino, Colony Club Casino – list of Malawi gambling establishments, This is a picture of Amaryllis Hotel, where Colony Club Casino is located. This is the last casino on this list of all Malawian casinos. You can find the other gaming venues above this one. You can read more about this casino gambling establishment to the right of the picture: its’ address, opening hours, dress code, entrance fee, and you can watch a video of the venue as well.
Colony Club Casino, address: Amaryllis Hotel, Laws Rd, Blantyre, Malawi
Colony Club Casino is located within the Amaryllis Hotel. You can see the hotel on the picture at the top of the page.
Colony Club Casino is the oldest casino of Malawi, it is in operation since 2000.
It is a smaller casino, but it has really good gaming machines.
The casino is owned by Highlands Leisure a 100 % Malawian Company.
Games: around 25 gaming machines (slots, really good machines based on the pictures, from really good manufacturers: Novomatic, IGT, probably the best selection in Malawi currently), and around 6 tables (blackjack, mini-punto, various types of poker and some type of roulette, the details are not known) + 1 electronic roulette machine
There is also a VIP room called ‘Marlin Club’ with 3 tables, 2 slot machines and a mini bar.
Video of Colony Club Casino:
Opening hours: 10:00 – 22:00, daily, tables from 14:00
UPDATE COVID-19: open, mask needed
Dress code: unknown, no information about it anywhere online, but considering that this is an upscale luxury venue I would recommend smart causal
Entrance fee: no entrance fee
Meta review analysis: the casino has a 4/5 rating online (real reviews), no major problem, because the other casino use fake reviews this makes Colony Club the best rated Malawian casino
18+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.
Other forms of online gambling in Malawi
Most forms of online gambling are legal in Malawi.
In Malawi only the following forms of online gambling are legal currently:
- lottery;
- lottery-like games;
- sports betting;
- virtual, fantasy sports betting;
And even these types are restricted to Premier Bet, the country’s lottery monopoly (the official organizer of the Malawi National Lottery, which gives Premier Bet monopoly over lottery and sports betting, online and offline.)
You can learn more about the legal status of the various forms of offline and online gambling in Malawi here.
Bitcoin casinos Malawi
Legal status: not regulated
Cryptocurrencies are illegal in Malawi, according to the Reserve Bank of Malawi, which issued a statement clarifying the situation in 2020*.
The central bank states that due to the country’s current anti-money laundering laws it declares all digital currencies illegal, du to the anonymity and lack of transparency offered by the use of virtual currencies.
This means that placing bets with bitcoin, litecoin, ethereum, ripple and other crypto coins, is illegal as well. However, this is entirely unenforced, and players are not prosecuted.
/Comment: It is pretty much unenforceable. It’s not possible to trace players and their transactions, the government couldn’t target players, even if they tried./
There are no local bitcoin casinos in Malawi, but some foreign crypto gambling websites accept players from the country.
The bitcoin casinos below accept players from Malawi.
Source: *ITweb Africa – Malawi reconsidering legal status of cryptocurrencies
The following casino websites accept players from Malawi:
SlotV Live Casino and Sportsbook
SlotV gambling website & bookmakers' promotions:
- 100% welcome bonus Up To €500 + 50 Free Spins
- Free spins every day for returning players
- 33% reload bonus for returning players
USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
Although, we aim to update this section often, it's best to check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date by the time you are reading this).
General bonus terms and conditions at SlotV:
- welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
- the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
- the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation
Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal.
Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.
The following types of online casino games only contribute partially to the fulfilment of the wagering requirement:
- Jackpots - 0%
- Blackjack - 10%
- Poker - 10%
- Roulette - 10%
- Baccarat - 10%
- Lottery - 0%
- Video poker - 5%
- Game shows - 0%
- Virtual Sports - 0%
- Others - 0%
- Scratch Cards - 0%
- Most slots count 100% towards the playthrough requirement. However, there are some exceptions, you can find that constantly updated list of the casinos' website.
Playthrough requirement: no playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money, in case of the welcome bonuses:
- Minimum deposit amount: €10
- Maximum bonus amount: €500
- Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)
In case of the free spins:
- Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx (changes often, check the casinos' website for the current slots, where you can use your free spins, or ask the customer support)
- Bet per spin: €0,10
- Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
- Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
- 7 days for wagering
Wagering limitation:
- 7 days for wagering
- Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
- Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total), not all at once.
UPDATE 2023: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotional purposes.
SlotV online casino does not accept players from:
Free bitcoin giveaway
One of the rare, genuine ways to actually get free bitcoins online. 100% legitimate, in operation for 10+ years, no deposit or registration required (we are using this site for 1+ years, payout guaranteed, not a scam).
You have to manually enter the bitcoin raffle every hour and you will be able to win anywhere between 0.00000009 BTC - 0.00878696 BTC + occasional special prizes.
You can realistically make around €200 per month if you roll every hour and participate in all the other promotions they have as well (wheel of fortune, lottery tickets etc..., all free).
/However, you have to manually spin every hour to get this amount, including at night, therefore, realistically, the amount you can expect will be less./
They also have many other ways to win bitcoin, or FUN tokens, including: online casino section, sports betting, betting on cryptocurrency prices, wheel of fortune, lottery etc...
No wagering, playthrough requirement, limitations.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
Because this is a crypto-only gambling website there are no restricted countries. Everyone over the age of 18 can play (or 24, depending on what is the legal online gambling age in your country).
Only bitcoin and FUN tokens are accepted. You have to deposit bitcoin to a specific bitcoin address and it will show up on your balance.
No wagering and playthrough limitations, requirements.
The only hidden fee is that if you win items, physical prizes, in those cases the shipping cost is not paid by them and you will required to pay for shipping (or you can opt to receive the equivalent of the prize in bitcoins if you don't want to pay for transportation).
UPDATE 2023: They also offer an annual 4- 5% interest rate on the FunFair (FUN) tokens you purchase with bitcoin (it's their own cryptocurrency).
Miami Club Digital Casino Destination
- Welcome bonus, 100% up to $100 on your first 8x deposit (up to $800 total)
- Exclusive bonus code: MIFREE20, $20.00 free, every month, not just for new players, for returning players as well
- Free spins, use coupon HOTWINGS to get 150% up to $150 plus 30 spins on the Funky Chicken 5-reel, limited time only (by the time you are reading it probably expired, only valid for a few days)
USA players accepted, Canada, Netherlands, Israel, France, Australia and UK players are not accepted. You can read the review of Miami Club Casino here.
Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
Type of game: | Count towards wagering requirement: |
Keno, Dazzling Dice, Poker Slots, Bingo Bucks - | 100% |
Table games | 10% |
Blackjack or video poke | 10% |
Slots | 100% |
Roulette, Craps or Baccarat | 0% - Forbidden! |
Wagering limitation:
- UPDATE 2022: The wagering of any portion of a non-deposit bonus on Roulette, Craps or Baccarat games is strictly forbidden!
- Currently, bonuses are not available to players registering accounts from the following countries: Russia, Ukraine.
- Bonuses cannot be combined.
- Miami Club casino requires that a deposit of at least $25 is made on all accounts before any cash withdrawal is processed to comply with anti money laundering laws + mandatory ID check required by law (law to fight financing of terrorism and payment processor require this as well). The deposited $25 can be withdrawn afterwards with the winnings.
Bet Online Casino, Bookmaker & Poker
- Welcome bonus, $3000, 100% up to $1,000 on your first three deposits. Use the code BOLCASINO
- 25% - 50% sports betting reload on every qualifying bet, code: LIFEBONUS (for the 25% bonus) and BOL1000 (for the 50% bonus)
- +100% welcome match bonus up to 100% on your first deposit using bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum, ripple, litecoin or DASH. No code required + 5% crypto boost afterwards on future deposits
- 100% poker bonus
- 10% weekly rebate, cashback for returning players
You can read the review of BetOnline here. List of countries, from which they do not accept players can be found in the review and below. North American players accepted.
Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
Playthrough requirements of every bonus and promotion:
- The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal, usually (sports betting and poker bonuses 10x)
- Forfeiting the bonus will result in the bonus and any subsequent winnings associated with it to be removed from players accounts.
- Only one bonus can be active at a time, playthrough requirements must be met before additional promotions can be received.
- Players must use the related bonus code in order to receive a bonus (if it has a code, not every promotion requires one).
- Bonus funds will only be available on the Betsoft games, the other providers are not eligible,, unless otherwise stated.
- In cases where rollover or other criteria specified in the individual bonus terms and conditions are not met within 30 days, any remaining bonus funds and associated winnings will be forfeited automatically.
- Wagering requirements must be fulfilled before any winnings can be withdrawn.
Playthrough requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: | Contribution: |
Slots (progressive jackpot slots excluded) | 100% |
Roulette (All versions), Draw High-Lo, 3 Card Rummy | 20% |
Baccarat, Blackjack (American & European), Poker 3, Oasis Poker, Single Deck Blackjack, Triple Edge Poker, Caribbean Poker, Three Card Poker, Video Poker | 10% |
Pirate 21, Blackjack Super 7, Pai Gow, 21 Burn, Ride’m Poker, All forms of Keno, Red Dog, Pontoon, Top Card Trumps | 5% |
Craps, Live Casino, All Games with Progressive Jackpots, Virtual Racebook. Speciality games ie Keno’s and Scratcher game offered by Betsoft | 0% |
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- Australia
- Central African Republic
- Congo
- Cote Divoire
- Cuba
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Eritrea
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Iran
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
- Mali
- Malta
- Myanmar (Burma)
- North Korea (Republic of)
- Panama
- Sierra Leone
- Slovenia
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syrian Arab Republic
- United Kingdom
- Yemen
- Zimbabwe
Fair Go Aussie Themed Casino
- 100% welcome bonus up to $200, on your first 5 deposits (total $500), coupon code: WELCOME
- 100 free spins with code: DOD-GOW (limited time only, please let me know when the code expires)
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- Special Neosurf bonus, deposit using Neosurf and get a 200% welcome bonus (only once per player), promo code: 200-NEO
Only one bonus can be active at a time. North American players are accepted at the casino. FairGo Casino does not accept players from: Moldova, Israel, UK. You can read the full review of Fair Go casino here.
Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date). Terms and conditions of every bonus and promotion:
- Players from the following countries do not qualify for any bonuses: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.
- Only one bonus can be active at a time.
- Only real money players, who completed the registration are eligible for a bonus.
- No deposit bonuses hold a maximum cash out limit which is 5x the bonus amount unless otherwise specified.
Playthrough requirement:
- The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 60 times before withdrawal, unless otherwise stated.
Wagering requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: | Contribution: |
Slots (a.k.a. Pokies) | 100% |
All types of Blackjack, Video Poker, Craps, American Roulette, Baccarat and other table games and non-pokies games | 0% |
Mr Bit Casino and Sportsbook
- 100% welcome bonus Up To €500 + 50 Free Spins
- Free spins every day for returning players
- 33% reload bonus for returning players
You can read the full review of Mr Bit casino here.
USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
General bonus terms and conditions at Mr. Bit and its sister sites:
- welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
- the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
- the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation
Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal. Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.
Playthrough requirement: No playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money. In case of the welcome bonus:
- Minimum deposit amount: €10
- Maximum bonus amount: €500
- Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)
In case of the free spins:
- Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx
- Bet per spin: €0,10
- Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
- Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
- 7 days for wagering
Wagering limitation:
- 7 days for wagering
- Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
- Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total).
UPDATE COVID-19: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotion.
Mr Bit Casino does not accept players from:
FAQ – frequently asked questions about Malawi online casinos
FAQ section The following are some of the frequently asked questions about casinos in Malawi. Click on the dropdown menu below to see the questions and answers. Q&A
Yes, casinos are legal in Malawi since the passing of the 1996 Gambling Law.
No, online casinos are technically illegal in Malawi because online casino gambling is not regulated, and all unregulated gambling is officially illegal.
Yes, there are 3 casinos in the country currently, because some have closed due to the global pandemic.
Yes, players from Malawi can play in online casinos, which accept players from the country. Some international gambling companies accept Malawian players. You can find a list of them on this page. However, technically playing in online casinos is illegal for Malawian citizens, even though this is not enforced and foreign online casino are not blocked.
Crypto casinos are technically illegal in Malawi, because cryptocurrencies themselves are illegal according to the Reserve Bank of Malawi. However, this is not enforced and Malawians can freely use virtual currencies (however, none of the Malawi gambling companies accept crypto coins).
Yes, the international online casinos listed on this page accept players from Malawi. They are licensed and registered outside of Malawi (outside the jurisdiction) and according to their gambling licences they can accept players from Malawi legally. The detailed explanation can be found above the list of online casinos, which accept Malawian players.
Yes, both tourists and locals alike can play in the casinos of the country.
Yes, the casino gambling laws and regulations mentioned on this page only apply to locals, tourists visiting Malawi can play freely online.
There is no set online casino gambling age in Malawi. However, land-based casinos require players to be 18+.
The Malawian casinos do not officially specify a dress code, although smart casual is expected. How strictly this is enforced is not known, there is no information about this on the websites of the domestic gaming venues, and the casino reviews also do not mention this.
The taxation of gambling winnings is not known. If you know please leave a comment.
Yes, you can find a list of licensed online casino above this FAQ, at the Malawi online casino section.
There are 3 casinos in Malawi currently.
No, Malawian casinos do not charge an entry fee.
The biggest casino is Casino Marina Lilongwe.
The biggest casino group present in Malawi is Casino Marina International, which owns Casino Marina Lilongwe and Casino Marina Blantyre. Are casinos legal in Malawi?
Are online casinos legal in Malawi?
Are there any casinos in Malawi?
Can I play in an online casino from Malawi?
Are bitcoin casinos legal in Malawi?
Are there online casinos, which accept players from Malawi?
Can tourists play in the casinos of Malawi?
Can tourists place bets in online casinos from Malawi?
What is the age requirement of Malawian online casinos?
Do casinos in Malawi have dress codes?
How much tax do I have to pay in Malawi on my gambling winnings from an online casino?
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Simon’s Guide to Land-based and Online Casinos in Malawi is part of Simon’s Online Casino Guide.
Last updated: 2022-07-22
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