Sports and betting

The Nepalese sports scene relies on cricket and football: the cricket team is active at the regional level, and football matches of the domestic league and national team games gather an audience at Dasharath Stadium in Kathmandu.

Volleyball is recognized as a national sport, traditional games (for example, dandi-biyo) are also noticeable, and mass tracking and mountain running form a unique "outdoor" culture.

Domestic sports betting is strictly regulated: land casinos are mainly aimed at foreigners, and there are practically no local betting points.

Because of this, part of the demand goes online to offshore platforms, which forms a gray segment with risks for players (honesty checks, payments, data protection).

In practice, bank cards and digital wallets are used, less often cryptocurrencies.

The trend in recent years is the growing interest in cricket betting during international tournaments and the cautious development of e-sports.

Clear rules, operator verification and responsible play programs are critical for a sustainable market.