Africa
Zambia
Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), under the Ministry of Finance and National Planning
Regulations & Licensing
Casino
RegulatedOnline Casino
MixedBetting
RegulatedOnline Betting
MixedLottery
RegulatedBingo
MixedKey Legislation
- Betting Control Act, Chapter 166 (as amended)
- Lotteries Act, Chapter 163
- Gaming Machines (Prohibition) Act, Chapter 92
- Pools Act, Chapter 165
- Betting Levy Act No. 27 of 2025
- Tourism and Hospitality Act No. 13 of 2015
Online Gambling
Allowed
- Licensed online sports betting
- Licensed online casino operators
Prohibited
- Unlicensed offshore betting platforms
- Betting/gaming without a BCLB licence
Taxation
Withholding tax on winnings15%
Betting levy on deposits5%
Betting levy on withdrawals5%
Excise duty on betting stakesSuspended (was 10%)
License validity: Annual, renewable subject to BCLB approval
Land-Based Gambling
Allowed
- Licensed casinos
- Licensed betting shops (bookmakers)
- State lotteries and pools
- Bingo halls under casino/gaming licences
Prohibited
- Unlicensed gaming machines
- Casino or betting operations without BCLB licence
Taxation
Withholding tax on winnings15%
Licence and premises feesVaries by activity and outlet count
License validity: Annual, renewable subject to BCLB approval
Regulation data is editorial and for information only — not legal advice.
