Land-based casinos

The Mauritanian legal model does not allow land-based casinos to function in any form.

There is no permitting procedure for hotels, private clubs or resort facilities; opening halls with roulette, tables, slots or poker rooms is illegal.

Law enforcement is focused on preventing clandestine activities: raids, confiscation of equipment and revenue, administrative and criminal measures for organizers.

For the hotel and tourism sector, this means a focus on non-standard leisure formats - restaurants, cultural events, sports and family activities without cash rates.