Africa
Senegal
Ministry of Economy and Finance, together with the state-owned Loterie Nationale Sénégalaise (LONASE), which holds the legal monopoly over games of chance and prediction
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
UnregulatedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
MixedLottery
RegulatedBingo
RegulatedKey Legislation
- 1987 Law Nationalizing LONASE (Law 87/48)
- 2004 Gaming Decree governing casinos and gambling establishments
- Law No. 17/2025 introducing a tax on gambling winnings
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Sports betting via LONASE technical-partnership platforms (e.g. LONASE Way, LONASE Partner, LONASE 22 Bet)
- Online lottery and lotto games through LONASE-affiliated apps
- Access to foreign-licensed betting and casino sites (tolerated, unprosecuted)
Prohibited
- Locally licensed online casino operators (no framework exists)
Taxation
Tax on gambling winnings20% (effective Nov 2025)
Sports betting GGR duty~15%
License validity: Operators run under technical-partnership agreements with LONASE rather than standalone online licenses
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Land-based casino gaming (table games, slots)
- Poker (categorized as an authorized casino game)
- Retail sports betting kiosks
- National lottery draws and instant games
- Bingo halls (subject to approval)
Prohibited
- Unlicensed private gambling houses
Taxation
Casino GGR duty15-25%
Lottery/turnover duty10-15%
Tax on gambling winnings20% (effective Nov 2025)
License validity: Individual premises licenses issued jointly by the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Economy & Finance
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
