Africa
Kenya
Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), which assumed regulatory responsibility from the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) on 28 February 2026
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
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RegulatedOnline Betting
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RegulatedBingo
RegulatedKey Legislation
- Gambling Control Act, 2023
- Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act (Cap. 131, 1966, as amended)
- Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations, 2026
- Gambling Control (Conduct of Gambling Operations) Regulations, 2026
- Gambling Control (Foreign-Facing Operators) Regulations, 2026
- Gambling Control (National Lottery) Regulations, 2026
- Gambling Control (Advertising) Regulations, 2026
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Licensed online/mobile sports betting
- Licensed online casino games
- Online lottery and prize competitions
- Online bingo
Prohibited
- Unlicensed offshore/foreign-facing operators serving Kenyan players
- Celebrity or influencer gambling endorsements
- Advertising targeting minors or near schools/religious sites
Taxation
Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) tax15%
Excise duty on betting deposits5%
Withholding tax on winnings5% (proposed rise to 20% under Finance Bill 2026)
License validity: Licences issued by the Gambling Regulatory Authority, subject to annual renewal
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Licensed land-based casinos (slots, table games)
- Retail sports betting shops
- Licensed bingo halls
- National lottery outlets
Prohibited
- Unlicensed gambling premises
- Gambling operations without valid BCLB/GRA permit
Taxation
Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) tax15%
Annual licence and permit feesvaries by licence class
License validity: Premises licences issued by the Gambling Regulatory Authority, subject to annual renewal
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
