There are restrictions on certain religious activities, including preaching and distributing religious materials. The Falun Gong movement is banned in China. Gambling is illegal in mainland China.

Macau is the only place in China where casino gambling is legal. No one under the age of 21 is allowed to gamble. Detailed law is enforced to ensure "qualified operation of gambling" in Macau.

On June 2, 1977, Governor Brendan Byrne signed the New Jersey Casino Control Act into law.

The first online gambling venue opened to the general public was ticketing for the Liechtenstein International Lottery in October 1994. Today, the market is worth aroundR$40 billion globally each year, according to various estimates. Many countries restrict or ban online gambling.