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Online Poker in São Tomé e Príncipe

Due to the lack of online legislation the online poker sector in the country is practically inexistent. Although poker can be played in the casinos in the country, so far, no explicit legislation has been proposed nor issued regarding the regulation of sites offering online poker in São Tomé e Príncipe. That is why this area is considered to be unregulated. However, beside the unregulated status of online poker, many offshore online poker sites offer access to their games for residents of São Tomé e Príncipe. As various user statistics indicate, these companies report on having many players from the country, mainly attracted by the generous online poker bonuses and online poker promotions they provide for their customers.

Is online poker legal in São Tomé e Príncipe?	No, it is not regulated.
Are there trustworthy poker sites accepting players from São Tomé e Príncipe?	Yes.
Can I deposit via PaySafeCard/Skrill/Trustly?	Yes.
Do online poker sites accept STD?	Some.

Online Poker Laws in São Tomé e Príncipe

The Law No. 1/2004, on force since 7 of April 2005 as well as the Decree No 4 from 2005 (Lei no. 1/2004, de 7 de Abril de 2005, DR no. 4 -Lei que define o quadro jurídico-legal regulador dos jogos de fortuna ou azar em São Tomé e Príncipe.), makes legal the work of the casino providers on the territory of São Tomé e Príncipe. These acts also include basic regulation for card games such as poker. However, while the land-based poker games are regulated through the general gambling law in São Tomé e Príncipe, there are no specific online poker laws in São Tomé e Príncipe regulating the work of online poker sites in the country. As of January 2020, however, there are many international online poker platforms that fill the gap for online poker in São Tomé e Príncipe by offering their poker products on the market. As online poker news sites report many payers from São Tomé e Príncipe, regularly access the sites of offshore companies that provide online poker games, attracting the São Tomé e Príncipe’s residents with their special online poker bonuses.

Online Poker Payment Methods in São Tomé e Príncipe

Online gambling operators accepting players from São Tomé e Príncipe aim at establishing strong ties between them and their customers by providing them with the necessary safety in every aspect of the games. For this purpose, they offer secured payment options mainly relying on the use of credit and debit cards such as VISA and MasterCard. However, there are also other options to deposit and withdraw money from their websites which include Skrill, PaySafeCard, Trustly or Neteller. For more information on these other payment options check out our online poker reviews directory.

Online Poker Sites Accepting STD

Most sites for online poker accepting players from São Tomé e Príncipe count as online poker sites accepting USD. So, in case you are using an online poker site which does not support your domestic currency, it is recommended for you to set up an e-wallet account on the currencies supported by the site in order to minimize the frequency of applying exchange fees.