The main law is the Gaming Act 2009, supported by the Gaming (Forms and Fees) Regulations 2009. Fiji does not have a separate specialist gambling regulator comparable to the UK Gambling Commission or Malta Gaming Authority. Under section 11 of the Act, the Attorney-General is the licensing authority for Class 2 gaming licences. Official tax guidance identifies betting shop providers and remote interactive gaming as examples of Class 2 activities. However, the Act’s remote gaming provisions do not create a conventional licensing system for sportsbook websites or mobile apps, and the permitted communication methods cannot be used in association with the internet.
Because of this, Fiji does not appear to have a locally licensed online betting market with approved apps, detailed digital player-protection rules, or a public list of authorised Fiji betting sites. The clearest domestic betting presence remains retail-based, while local online activity appears to rely mainly on offshore sportsbook platforms.
The most visible local name is Grants Betting. This company operates as a local betting outlet network and is commonly associated with racing and sports betting in Fiji. The company has publicly offered markets on sports such as horse racing, rugby, football, and tennis, as well as selected standalone events, although its current market list should be checked directly.
This makes Fiji a limited market for locally regulated online betting. Local players who want a simple offline betting experience may use local betting offices. Features such as mobile apps, live betting, Bet Builder, Cash Out, and broad international market coverage are not available – at least not through a clearly regulated domestic sportsbook. Some offshore betting sites may offer these features, but without confirmed Fiji authorisation or equivalent local consumer protection.
Verdict:
For now, the safest approach is to treat Fiji as a retail-first domestic betting market with additional offshore online activity. Check whether a bookmaker is locally authorised, avoid unknown online betting sites, read payment and withdrawal terms carefully, and never assume that an offshore sportsbook or foreign licence gives you local consumer protection.
