Land-based casinos

The land casino market in Benin is small and is concentrated in Cotonou and the hotel and entertainment complexes of the coastal corridor.

Operators operate under government permits with reporting obligations, pay transparency, 18 + age threshold compliance and basic KYC/AML procedures.

Settlements are dominated by cash, bank cards and mobile money (MTN, Moov).

Attendance is shaped by local players, expats and business/tourist visitors.

Growth drivers - hotel infrastructure development and licensing standardization; risks - limited solvency, competition with rates/lotteries and gray retail.