Africa
Côte d’Ivoire
Autorite de Regulation des Jeux de Hasard (ARJH), alongside the state operator Loterie Nationale de Cote d'Ivoire (LONACI)
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
RegulatedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
RegulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
RegulatedKey Legislation
- Law No. 2020-480 of 27 May 2020 on the Legal Regime of Games of Chance
- Law No. 2013-450 of 19 June 2013 on the Protection of Personal Data
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Online sports betting
- Online lottery and number games
- Virtual games
- Online casino games (licensed private operators alongside LONACI)
Prohibited
- Unlicensed offshore operators soliciting Ivorian players
- Gambling advertising targeting minors
Taxation
Corporate income tax on gambling companies30%
Withholding tax on player winnings15%
License validity: Licence renewal periods and conditions set by ARJH
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Land-based casinos
- Slot machine halls
- Retail sports betting shops
- National lottery outlets
Prohibited
- Operating gambling venues without an ARJH licence
- Admitting minors to gambling premises
Taxation
Corporate income tax on gambling companies30%
Withholding tax on player winnings15%
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
