Africa
Rwanda
Rwanda Development Board (RDB), via the National Lottery & Gambling Commission (NLGC)
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
RegulatedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
RegulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
MixedKey Legislation
- Law N° 58/2011 governing games of chance
- Rwanda Gambling Policy (October 2024)
- Prime Minister's Order N° 028/03 of 28/06/2024 designating RDB as gambling regulator
- 2025 Income Tax Law amendments raising gambling GGR and withholding tax rates
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Online casino games (licensed operators)
- Online sports betting
- National lottery (operated by an RDB-appointed operator)
Prohibited
- Unlicensed online gambling operators
- Online gambling advertising targeting minors
Taxation
Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) tax40%
Withholding tax on player winnings25%
License validity: Annual, renewable; licensing resumed 1 August 2025 after a policy review
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Land-based casinos
- Land-based sports betting shops
- National lottery outlets
Prohibited
- Unlicensed casino or betting operations
Taxation
Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) tax40%
Withholding tax on player winnings25%
License validity: Annual, renewable; issued by RDB following an Expression of Interest process
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
