Africa
Guinea-Bissau
No dedicated gambling regulator exists; the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts oversees the land-based tourism/leisure sector in a general capacity
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
ProhibitedOnline Casino
UnregulatedBetting
UnregulatedOnline Betting
UnregulatedLottery
UnregulatedBingo
UnregulatedKey Legislation
- No comprehensive gambling law currently in force
- 2019 ministerial ban on games of chance (Secretary of State for Tourism)
Online Gambling
Prohibited
- No licensed local online gambling operators
- No local regulatory or licensing regime for online casino, betting or lottery
License validity: Not applicable - no licensing framework exists
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Some lottery-style draws tolerated informally, with proceeds occasionally directed to community causes
Prohibited
- Land-based casino gaming and other games of chance banned by a 2019 Secretary of State for Tourism order
License validity: Not applicable - no licensing framework exists
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
