The future of the industry

In Oman, the basic scenario until 2030 is to maintain a complete ban on gambling in accordance with Sharia law and current criminal law.

The state is likely to continue to strengthen filtering and blocking of offshore sites, developing financial monitoring tools and countering illegal online operations.

Against the background of regional projects in neighboring countries (for example, resort clusters in the Persian Gulf), Oman, remaining conservative, will rely on "no-expense" formats of tourism and entertainment: family parks, theme attractions, e-sports and gaming festivals without bets, as well as arcade and VR spaces with payment for content, not for risk.

The likelihood of launching lotteries, casinos or legal online betting is low; any discussions, if any, would be limited to cybersecurity and consumer protection against illegal gambling content.

For business, this means a focus on legal entertainment services, compliance with digital safety standards and the complete elimination of mechanics with cash winnings.