Africa
Togo
Loterie Nationale Togolaise (LONATO), acting as the General Gaming Agency under the Ministry of Finance and Economy
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
UnregulatedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
UnregulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
RegulatedKey Legislation
- Decree granting LONATO the status of General Gaming Agency (1989)
- State monopoly framework over lottery and gaming operations (since 1997)
- Finance law provisions introducing withholding tax on gambling winnings (2026)
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Access to offshore-licensed betting and casino sites (not prohibited for residents)
Taxation
Withholding tax on winnings ≥ 500,000 CFA francs5%
License validity: No domestic online gambling licensing regime exists
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- National lottery draws and terminals
- Sports betting shops
- Licensed land-based casino and slot venues
- Bingo halls
Prohibited
- Unlicensed private lottery or betting operations outside the LONATO framework
Taxation
Withholding tax on winnings ≥ 500,000 CFA francs5%
State monopoly revenue share (LONATO)Set by government decree
License validity: Licenses/authorizations issued by the Ministry of Finance and Economy via LONATO; no fixed statutory term published
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
