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Betting; 1xBet Poker; Betting exchange; Many users from Pakistan can place a bet on many sports betting options available on 1xBet. It was introduced in 2007, and since then it has been the leading betting site across CIS countries. Gambling interest in Pakistan has been on a steady upline in the past few years and it looks like the trend will continue in 2021 and forward as well. This is a sensitive topic when it comes to.

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 Written by Lucy Brown

The debate about whether or not to legalize online gambling, and what form that regulation should take is not just an issue hotly debated in the U.S. and Europe. In parts of Asia, for instance, many people are starting to speak out in favor of legal online gambling, including in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a country of more than 182 million people. Recently, a Pakistani journalist published an opinion piece in The Nation that perfectly summarizes the arguments for bringing online gambling into the open, and allowing it to occur legally under the control of the national government in Islamabad.

Current State of Gambling in Pakistan

In his opinion piece, Haroon Riaz briefly outlined the current state of gambling in Pakistan. At the present time, all types of online gambling are illegal, as are casino games at brick and mortar casinos. Horse racing is legal in the country, primarily because it has long been a favorite past time of wealthy Pakistanis. The government can also sponsor events that involve gambling, but no private individual or company is permitted to hold such events without direct government permission, which seems to be rarely given. The gambling laws in Pakistan were established by the Prevention of Gambling Act 1977 long before the Internet was a concept. Remarkably, some parts of Pakistan are still using regulations from The Public Gambling Act of 1867 to deal with gambling issues.

Arguments Against Legalizing Online Gambling

Riaz does a fine job of explaining why there is opposition to legalized iGambling in Pakistan, and why lawmakers do not seem to be in a rush to do anything about the country’s antiquated set of laws. As in many parts of the world, gambling is considered by many Pakistanis to be a vice, and there are serious concerns about the risks of gambling addiction. In a country where many people live in poverty, there are also concerns about people gambling away what little savings they have. Still, Riaz argues that while legitimate concerns exist, people should be free to make their own moral and financial decisions regarding whether or not to gamble.

Arguments for Legalizing Online Gambling

After outlining the current state of gambling in Pakistan, Riaz presents his argument as to why it’s time for a change in Pakistan. He states that even though there is a ban on gambling, Pakistanis still find ways to place bets and to gamble, but at the present time, the revenues generated go to fund organized crime and offshore companies. Riaz feels that by legalizing gambling and bringing it under the control of the government, crime would be reduced. He also states that the Pakistani government would gain valuable revenue in the form of tax dollars.

Riaz closes his piece by discussing so-called gambling games of skill, urging Pakistan to legalize not only online poker and online casino games but also online fantasy sports betting on popular cricket and football leagues. Only time will tell if more voices will join Riaz’s in calling for a change in gambling policy in Pakistan.

Pakistan’s First Legal Betting Platform

While the debate rages on, Pakistan is set to launch its first ever legal online betting platform, albeit one in which players will have no worries about losing their own money. The webiste, Titled Punter Babu, is fronted by the singer Ali Aftab Saeed and will initially focus on allowing players to place only virtual wagers on the Pakistan Super League (PSL). As Saeed explains:

“We would allot punters virtual money and they can place bets on different scenarios within the game such as the batting order or who would take the most wickets.”

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Allaying any concerns that players may be tempted to trade in the points they earn for real money, Saeed stated that anyone attempting to do so would have their access blocked to the site. Further highlighting the difficulty players would have in trying to contravene the site’s conditions of service, Saeed said that unlike in Zynga poker where two players can deliberately lose chips to another person, in Punter Babu players compete against a computer system.

Following its initial launch this month, Titled Punter Babu is aiming to branch out from featuring just cricket matches to also include other popular sports, including tennis and football.

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How this list was constructed

I’ve reviewed over 30 of the world’s best online sportsbooks and have done so from the perspective of dozens of different nationalities.

The group of the best sites for Pakistanis is different from those for bettors from other countries because of the differences between countries and how each online sportsbook treats each country. Some don’t accept Pakistani registrations.

First, understand that my list only contains six betting sites. Many companies have been reviewed and excluded from the list. Other review sites will publish their list and include every site they have reviewed and give positive reviews to every company. I am not interested in that approach as I believe it is dishonest. Those review sites are merely hoping to trade on a brand name that you recognize even though it is not a great service for you to use.

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My list is in no particular order and does not include fake grades or star-ratings that are only intended to encourage your play with them, but lack true meaning. My approval is black and white.

The sites that are in my list provide the best Pakistani sports betting based on the following review criteria.

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  • Established companies with very good records of trustworthiness and fairness.
  • Accept Pakistani player registrations, but operate offshore, protecting your information from local authorities.
  • Provide competitive sports odds on the sports that Pakistanis enjoy the most, like cricket and football.
  • Provide an excellent user experience from both desktop and mobile devices.
  • Offer an array of banking methods that are safe and easy for Pakistanis to use.
  • Offer at least some free account withdrawal methods (many sportsbooks charge a fee).
  • Provide cutting edge technology for live, in-play betting in addition to other features.

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Each of the sites listed provides an excellent experience for the Pakistani sports bettor. However, if you have preferences or requirements beyond the typical recreational bettor, read and compare the site reviews. Above all else, remember that betting on sports should be for fun. Only wager what you can afford.