Land-based casinos

The ground segment in Burundi remains small and is concentrated in urban locations, primarily in Bujumbura and the vicinity of the tourist areas of Lake Tanganyika.

The sites are usually chamber and integrated into hotels or entertainment complexes: several dozen slots, electronic roulette, sometimes compact tables (roulette/blackjack/poker on a schedule).

The format is "evening-focused": the main stream of guests falls on the evening and weekend; the share of expats, business travelers and regional tourists is noticeable during the high season.

Entry - 18 +, basic KYC at the reception, smart casual dress code; security is provided by private services.

Payments are predominantly cash, but the role of vouchers and mobile money for deposits/payments is growing.

Additional services - bar, light kitchen, sports broadcasts, small promotions and draws.

Key metrics for monitoring: the number of active sites, the fleet of slots and their load factor, the turnover of evening shifts, the share of mobile payments and the contribution of VIP clients.

Trends - gradual digitalization of accounting, emphasis on responsible play and partnerships with hotels/tour operators for stable traffic.