Laws and regulation

In Benin, a key regulatory actor is the Loterie Nationale du Bénin (LNB), which oversees lottery products and enforcement.

Casinos, bookmakers and gaming halls operate under state licenses with requirements for property transparency, financial reporting, technical certification and responsible gaming programs.

There is an 18 + age threshold, KYC/AML procedures, as well as restrictions on advertising and customer data protection.

The online segment is partially formalized: access to foreign platforms is possible de facto, but their activities are not considered locally licensed without fulfilling national conditions.

The regulator's priorities are the codification of remote services, payment control (including mobile money), integrity monitoring and uniform tax approaches for operators.