Africa
Uganda
National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB)
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
RegulatedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
RegulatedLottery
RegulatedBingo
RegulatedKey Legislation
- Lotteries and Gaming Act, 2016 (Act No. 7 of 2016)
- Lotteries and Gaming Regulations, 2017
- Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Act, 2023
- Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Act, 2026 (proposed, GGR tax harmonisation)
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Online sports betting
- Online casino games
- Remote gaming platforms
- Online lottery
Prohibited
- Unlicensed offshore operators targeting Ugandan players
- Platforms not certified by NITA-U
- Operators without a valid NLGRB e-licence
Taxation
Betting tax (excise duty on stakes)15-20%
Gaming tax (GGR)20-30% (harmonisation to 30% proposed)
Withholding tax on player winnings15% (proposed, from Jul 2026)
License validity: Annual, valid to 31 December; renewal must be filed via e-licensing platform before expiry
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Licensed casinos
- Retail sports betting shops
- Gaming machine arcades
- Land-based lottery
- Bingo halls
Prohibited
- Unlicensed gaming machines
- Premises under 30m² or within 100m of schools, markets or places of worship
- Access by minors
Taxation
Betting tax (excise duty on stakes)15-20%
Gaming tax (GGR)20-30%
Licence fee (per vertical)from approx. EUR 2,500
License validity: Annual, valid to 31 December; renewal must be filed before expiry
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
