National licensing of bookmakers and gaming
Kenya
One of Africa's most active mobile betting markets, and one of its most fiscally unstable.
Licensed online casinoLicensed sports betting
Africa
Licensing exists in most of the larger economies but is fragmented, and in several countries it is split between national and state or provincial boards. Mobile money rather than card payment is the defining feature of the region's betting products.
| Jurisdiction | Online casino | Sports betting | Regulator | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Licensed | Licensed | BCLB | 2014 |
| Nigeria | Licensed | Licensed | NLRC and state boards | 2005 |
| South Africa | Prohibited | Licensed | NGB | — |
Market profiles
3 jurisdictions on file in Africa.
State licensing, following litigation over federal competence
Nigeria
Africa's largest population, with gaming regulation now settled as a state rather than federal competence.
Licensed online casinoLicensed sports betting
Provincial licensing for betting; online casino unlawful
South Africa
Online betting is licensed province by province; online casino games remain unlawful.
Prohibited online casinoLicensed sports betting
Regulators in this region
BCLB · Kenya
Betting Control and Licensing Board
The Kenyan board licensing one of Africa's most active mobile betting markets.
NGB · South Africa
National Gambling Board
The national body overseeing nine provincial licensing boards, in a market where online casino remains unlawful.
NLRC and state boards · Nigeria
Nigerian federal and state gaming authorities
Nigerian licensing is being settled at state rather than federal level following litigation over competence.