The future of the industry

Until 2030, a gradual formalization of the online segment is expected with separate permissions, uniform reporting standards and strengthening KYC/AML (ID verification, liveness check, limits and self-exclusion).

Payments to XAF will strengthen through Orange Money and MTN MoMo with fast "T + 0/T + 1" payments and reduced fees; integration with fintech aggregators within CEMAC is possible.

The product line will shift to light mobile slots, live games, crash/instant formats and localized topics (football, nature, street culture), the role of tournaments and personalized promos will grow.

The state is likely to tighten advertising rules and standards for responsible play, and operators are investing in anti-fraud and cybersecurity.

Risks - heterogeneity of law enforcement and payment costs; opportunities - telco partnerships, bilingual localization (FR/EN) and transparent data reporting as a competitive advantage.