Laws and regulation

In the Central African Republic, gambling is allowed in licensed formats - lotteries, betting bets (offline/online), gaming parlors and promotional draws.

Supervision is carried out by specialized government agencies; local registration, category license/permit, payment of fees and compliance with technical conditions (honesty of games, accounting of bets and payments) are required for launch.

There are basic norms: the age threshold of 18 +, a ban on the participation of minors, advertising restrictions (cannot be addressed to vulnerable groups and near educational institutions), as well as KYC procedures and measures against money laundering - especially when accepting payments through mobile wallets and agents.

In practice, the implementation of norms is more predictable in Bangui and large centers, while heterogeneity of control is possible in the regions.

Trends - gradual digitalization of reporting, unification of rules for online/offline and an emphasis on responsible play (limits, self-exclusion, clear rules and transparent payments).