Kenya: licence overview, legality, and your protection
Melbet operates under an international remote gaming licence issued by a recognised gambling regulator. The authority grants and supervises the licence, and the regulator’s digital certificate shows the issue date and current validity period. The licence covers online services only in jurisdictions where gambling is lawful.
Key points for users in Kenya:
- Is Melbet legal in Kenya? Betting is regulated by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB). A BCLB licence is required to offer gaming to persons in Kenya.
- Is Melbet legit in Kenya? Legitimacy in Kenya depends on a valid BCLB authorisation. You can verify any local authorisation on the BCLB public register and in the footer disclosures.
- The international game licence does not replace local approval in Kenya.
- Fair-play, transparency, and responsible gaming standards apply under the regulator’s rules and international norms.
- Data protection, secure payments, and safeguarding measures form part of the licence-holder’s obligations.
Notes on licence particulars:
- Issuing authority and role: Independent regulator that grants, monitors, and can suspend or revoke the licence for non‑compliance.
- Issuance date and validity term: Displayed on the regulator’s certificate and subject to ongoing compliance checks and renewal cycles.
- Licensed territory: Cross‑border remote gambling only where local law permits access to the service.
Restricted regions where the service is not offered
Licensed operations do not cover certain countries or regions. The same applies across the site, apps, and any related service.
Excluded areas include:
- United States and its territories — Regulatory ban
- United Kingdom — No licence coverage
- Netherlands — Regulator restrictions
- France and its overseas territories — Regulator restrictions
- Spain — Regulator restrictions
- Italy — Regulator restrictions
- Australia — Regulatory ban
- Iran — Regulatory ban
- North Korea — Regulatory ban
- Syria — Regulatory ban
- Sudan — Regulatory ban
- South Sudan — Regulatory ban
- Yemen — Regulatory ban
- Afghanistan — Regulatory ban
Statement on brand ownership and third‑party companies
Melbet is not the owner of other companies licensed by the named regulator and does not manage them. The brand is separate from any third‑party company that holds its own gaming licence.
The brand has no financial, managerial, or other interests in independent companies licensed by that regulator. It cannot influence operational or management decisions of those companies. It bears no responsibility for acts, omissions, or violations committed by such companies. Any claims must be directed to the relevant licensed company or the competent regulator.
How to verify the licence and seal status
A licence and seal verification system lets you confirm the current status and authenticity of the Melbet licence. You can check the digital certificate linked in the footer to see the licence holder, register entry, and validity.
This is a digital status‑check tool hosted by the regulator. All texts, images, seals, and certificate materials are the intellectual property of the regulator. The content is protected by copyright and related rights. Third‑party commercial use, copying, framing, or other misuse is prohibited and may lead to legal penalties or enforcement.
Trademarks and protected brand elements
Trademarks, logos, and commercial identifiers shown on the site or apps are protected by the rights holder. The rights holder may be the licensed company or the regulator, depending on the mark.
Ownership covers registered marks, domain names, app icons, and other brand‑style elements used in the gaming service. Any unauthorised use, imitation, or registration attempt is prohibited. Violations may result in legal liability under applicable trademark and unfair competition laws.
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