Economics and statistics

Djibouti's economy relies on port logistics, transit services and the presence of foreign bases; the domestic consumer market is small and household incomes are limited.

Against this background, the gambling sector is micronish without a noticeable fiscal effect: there are no offline casinos, lottery and promo formats are targeted, online activity goes into the "gray" zone and is not statistically taken into account.

The payment environment combines cash, basic banking services and mobile wallets, but cross-border payments and returns on offshore operators are difficult.

Internet penetration is growing, but the cost of access and concentration in the metropolitan area are holding back the scaling of digital entertainment.

Key metrics for potential monitoring: real incomes of the population, the share of non-cash payments and mobile wallets, the cost/availability of mobile Internet, as well as any steps by the state to formalize online rates.

As long as there is no regulatory framework, the industry's contribution to GDP and employment remains minimal.