Is Mostbet legal in Uzbekistan? License and legal status
Mostbet does not hold a local license in the Republic of Uzbekistan. This page explains the operator's license (Curaçao), Uzbekistan legislation, the difference with Milliy Lotereya, and user responsibility. Information is verified from official sources.
Short answer
Mostbet does not hold a local license in Uzbekistan — the operator works under offshore (Curaçao) jurisdiction.
The only explicitly permitted UZ gambling is Milliy Lotereya. Mostbet is a different, private foreign operator.
User responsibility: independently assess your local responsibility under Uzbekistan law.
Is Mostbet legal in Uzbekistan?
Direct answer: Mostbet does not hold a local license in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The operator works under an offshore license issued by the Curaçao Gaming Control Board (CGB) — number OGL/2024/597/0249, active since 2025-09-23. The site is accessible to Uzbekistan users, but the operator has never received Uzbekistan state authorisation. The legal meaning of "legal" is nuanced: the operator runs legally in its own jurisdiction but holds no status inside Uzbekistan.
Mostbet operator's legal status — short version
Mostbet is a trademark operated by Bizbon N.V. Bizbon N.V. is registered with Curaçao Chamber of Commerce & Industry (number 141081), at Dr. M.J. Hugenholtzweg 25 Unit 11, Willemstad, Curaçao. Payments are processed by a separate entity — Venson Ltd (Cyprus, HE 352364). In this structure the operator jurisdiction (Curaçao) and the payment jurisdiction (Cyprus) are separated, which is typical for offshore models.
Which license does Mostbet operate under?
Bizbon N.V. holds two licenses: (1) a new direct license under LOK (Landsverordening op de Kansspelen) — OGL/2024/597/0249, issued by Curaçao Gaming Control Board (CGB); (2) the old master sub-license 8048/JAZ2016-065 (being phased out). On 24 December 2024, Curaçao's LOK law came into force and abolished the sub-license system. Under the new system, every operator must obtain a direct license from CGB. Mostbet completed this transition successfully. Full license details: Mostbet license.
What does the Curaçao Gaming Control Board (CGB) license require?
The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (CGB) license imposes the following standards: (1) KYC (Know Your Customer) — identity verification; (2) AML (Anti-Money Laundering); (3) Responsible Gambling — resources and self-exclusion functions; (4) provably fair technology — for casino games; (5) regular audit and financial accountability. CGB is a recognised international gambling regulator — but not at the level of the leading EU licenses (Malta MGA, UK Gambling Commission). CGB accepts complaints and handles operator-user disputes.
How is gambling regulated under Uzbekistan law?
Gambling is largely prohibited in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Main legal document: the Code of Administrative Liability (gambling organisation carries administrative liability). The only explicitly permitted forms: Milliy Lotereya (state-run) and certain sports-related betting (limited). For online betting sites, no local licensing system exists — meaning offshore operators technically work in a "grey zone" between authorisation and prohibition. User-side betting usually does not carry criminal liability, but operator activity is restricted.
Mostbet vs Milliy Lotereya: legal difference
Milliy Lotereya is the state-run, explicitly permitted gambling product. It is the only fully legal option. Mostbet differs: (1) foreign operator (Bizbon N.V., Curaçao); (2) no local license; (3) sports betting and casino games (Milliy Lotereya is lottery only); (4) UZS payments but external payment processing (Venson Ltd, Cyprus). From a user perspective: Milliy Lotereya offers guaranteed legality with limited options; Mostbet offers extended betting options without legal guarantees.
Practical consequences for Uzbekistan users
Playing at Mostbet has practical consequences for Uzbekistan users: (1) no legal protection — disputes can only be addressed via Curaçao CGB, not local courts; (2) tax declaration — winnings are subject to Uzbekistan income tax (next section); (3) bank restrictions — some bank cards may decline gambling-site transactions; (4) data privacy — KYC passport and address data go to an offshore operator (with GDPR-like protection but outside Uzbekistan legal protection).
Tax and declaring winnings
Under the Uzbekistan Tax Code, gambling winnings may be declarable as personal income (annual 12% rate if amounts exceed thresholds). Exact rates and declaration procedure change periodically and should be confirmed with a professional tax advisor. Mostbet does not withhold tax — that is the user's responsibility. Full tax guide: winnings & taxes.
User responsibility and risks
Playing at Mostbet involves these risks: (1) financial loss — bets and games do not guarantee profit; (2) addiction — gambling can lead to psychological dependence; (3) legal uncertainty — no local legal protection inside Uzbekistan; (4) phishing and fake sites — pages outside the official domain; (5) account block — rule violations (bots, multiple accounts, KYC fraud) lead to closure. Responsible gambling resources and addiction signs: responsible gambling.
What to check before registering at Mostbet
Final checklist — verify before deciding: (1) age — 18+ required; (2) documents — Uzbekistan passport ready for KYC; (3) payment options — at least one of Humo/Uzcard/Click/Payme available; (4) budget — clear limit on what you can afford to lose; (5) time — limits on how long you'll play; (6) local legal status — the site gives information, not personal legal advice. Registration process: Mostbet registration.
License structure — operator, regulator and license number.
Free psychological support in Uzbekistan — 1197 (extension 4) or Telegram @Azizam.
Sources
Curaçao Gaming Control Board (CGB) — gcb.cw, license register cert.gcb.cw
Bizbon N.V. registration data — Curaçao Chamber of Commerce, number 141081
Mostbet official Rules page — bookmaker conditions and operator data
Uzbekistan Tax Code — soliq.uz and national legislation
Landsverordening op de Kansspelen (LOK 2024) — Curaçao gambling law
This page provides general information on the legal status of gambling and does not replace personal legal advice. For questions about your specific case, consult an Uzbekistan-licensed lawyer.
