Best crypto casinos in China
The Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China (Article 303) governs gambling in mainland China, and has been in force since 1 October 1997. Our data classes online casino play and the licensing model as prohibited.
Our data classes crypto as banned in mainland China, so paying in crypto adds a second problem. Players face a fine of up to CNY 5,000, plus up to 15 days' administrative detention in serious cases. This page covers the mainland; Hong Kong has its own law.
The crypto casinos listed here are offshore sites that accept players from China, according to our data. Online casino play is prohibited and crypto is classed as banned, so neither the gambling nor the crypto needed to pay has a legal route. Check the law and decide for yourself.
- Status
- Prohibited Online casino play
- Regulator
- None Licensing model: prohibited
- Crypto
- Banned Crypto legal status
- Age
- 18+ Online gambling
- Law
- Criminal Law Article 303
Legal status
Is crypto gambling legal in China?
Short answer
No
The Criminal Law of the PRC (Article 303) governs gambling in mainland China. Our data classes online casino play and the licensing model as prohibited, and gambling advertising as banned. Running a gambling operation in serious cases, and organising Chinese citizens to gamble abroad, each carry up to ten years in prison. Our data classes crypto as banned.
This page covers mainland China. Hong Kong has its own gambling law.
Criminal Law of the PRC (Article 303); our legal-status data for China.
Short answer
Can you play at a crypto casino from China?
No. Online casino play is prohibited in mainland China, and our data classes crypto as banned. Using a crypto casino runs into both, and nothing protects a deposit sent to one.
Under the Criminal Law of the PRC.
Crypto legal status in mainland China.
Plus up to 15 days' detention in serious cases.
Timeline
How the rules changed
- 14 Mar 1997 The Criminal Law of the PRC, which contains Article 303 on gambling, is adopted.
- 1 Oct 1997 The Criminal Law takes effect.
- 1 Mar 2021 Article 303(3) takes effect, covering organising Chinese citizens to gamble abroad.
- 1 Jan 2026 Article 82 of the Public Security Administration Punishments Law takes effect, with fines and detention for players.
Criminal Law of the PRC (Article 303).
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Crypto casinos that accept players from China
Internationally licensed sites that take players from mainland China, according to our data. Online casino play is prohibited in China and crypto is classed as banned.
| Crypto casino | Welcome offer | Coins accepted | KYC | Provably fair | Licence | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CN¥70,000 + 110 FS | BTC ETH | Above a limit or at withdrawal | ✓ Yes | Anjouan License | |
| 2 | CN¥15,000 | BTC ETH USDT LTC DOGE +1 | When the casino asks | ✓ Yes | Curacao | |
| 3 | CN¥20,000 | BTC ETH USDT USDC TRX +5 | Above a limit or at withdrawal | ✓ Yes | Anjouan License | |
| 4 | CN¥20,000 + 200 FS | BTC ETH USDT USDC LTC +3 | Above a limit or at withdrawal | – | Curacao | |
| 5 | – | BTC ETH USDT USDC TRX +12 | When the casino asks | ✓ Yes | Anjouan License +1 | |
| 6 | CN¥7,000 + 300 FS | BTC ETH USDT TRX LTC +6 | Above a limit or at withdrawal | – | Curacao | |
| 7 | CN¥700,000 | BTC ETH USDT USDC TRX +5 | Above a limit or at withdrawal | – | Anjouan License | |
| 8 | CN¥7,000 + 100 FS | BTC ETH USDT | – | – | Curacao | |
| 9 | CN¥15,000 + 100 FS | BTC | When the casino asks | – | Costa Rica Gambling License | |
| 10 | CN¥8,000 + 300 FS | BTC | Above a limit or at withdrawal | – | Anjouan License |
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Crypto casinos in China FAQ
Are crypto casinos legal in China?
No. Online casino play is prohibited in mainland China under the Criminal Law of the PRC, and our data classes crypto as banned.
Can I use a foreign crypto casino from China?
No foreign site can be licensed to serve China, because the licensing model is prohibited. Players face a fine of up to CNY 5,000, plus up to 15 days' administrative detention in serious cases.
Why does this page list offshore crypto casinos?
It shows the internationally licensed crypto casinos that accept players from mainland China, according to our data. None is licensed to serve China, because the licensing model is prohibited, and crypto is classed as banned. Read the law on this page and decide for yourself.
What are the penalties for gambling in China?
Running a gambling operation in serious cases and organising Chinese citizens to gamble abroad each carry up to ten years in prison. Players face a fine of up to CNY 5,000, plus up to 15 days' administrative detention in serious cases.
Does this apply in Hong Kong?
No. Hong Kong has its own gambling law, the Gambling Ordinance. See our Hong Kong page.
Where can I get help with gambling?
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