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Cameroon
Agence de Régulation des Jeux (Gaming Regulatory Agency, ARJ), operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Territorial Administration, with authorizations for gaming operators granted by the responsible Minister
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
RegulatedBetting
MixedOnline Betting
MixedLottery
RegulatedBingo
MixedKey Legislation
- Law No. 2015/012 of 16 July 2015 fixing the regime for entertainment, money and gambling games
- Decree No. 2019/2300/PM of 18 July 2019 specifying the modalities of application of Law No. 2015/012
- Ministerial texts on the authorization regime for online gaming operators
- 2026 digital services tax measures applying a levy to offshore platforms with a significant economic presence in Cameroon
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Online casino games operated under a ministerial authorization
- Online lottery ticket sales through authorized operators
- Sports betting offered online by locally incorporated, licensed operators
- Payments processed through the mandated local payment aggregator
Prohibited
- Offering online gambling without ministerial authorization
- Unlicensed offshore operators targeting Cameroonian players without a local presence or tax registration
- Accepting wagers from minors
Taxation
Gross gaming revenue taxAround 15% GGR for licensed operators
Online licence bank guaranteeApprox. CFA 200 million
Digital services levy on offshore platforms3% of Cameroon-sourced revenue, effective 1 Jan 2026
License validity: Approximately 5 years, non-transferable
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Land-based casinos operated under a state licence
- Retail sports betting shops and horse-race betting (e.g. PMUC) under authorization
- Licensed lottery and gaming-machine establishments
Prohibited
- Operating a gambling establishment without an authorization from the competent Minister
- Admitting minors to gaming establishments
- Unlicensed or informal gambling operations
Taxation
Gross gaming revenue / casino taxAround 15% of gross gaming revenue
Fixed fees on gaming machinesFixed annual fee per machine, plus a supplementary tax of around 10%
License validity: Approximately 10 years, non-transferable
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
