Economics and statistics

Angola is one of the largest oil-producing economies in Africa, where hydrocarbons form the lion's share of exports and foreign exchange earnings.

The state course is diversification: diamonds, agribusiness (corn, coffee), fishing, construction and telecom.

Investment goes into ports and roads, electricity and logistics; foreign contractors are active, including regional and Asian.

Monetary policy focuses on inflation and quandza stability; mobile money, QR payments and POS acquiring are growing in retail, expanding financial inclusion outside large cities.

The gambling market remains a small share of GDP, but makes a significant contribution through licenses, GGR taxes and VAT.

Offline operators (halls, bookmakers) predominate in employment, the online segment is growing due to mobile-first.

Key regulatory emphasis - KYC/AML, consumer protection (18 +), reporting and audit.

Tourism (Luanda, coast, safari destinations) supports premium demand for entertainment and hotel projects with playrooms.

In the medium term, the sector's dynamics will depend on oil prices, the pace of infrastructure projects and the quality of regulation, including tax transparency and the fight against unlicensed online.