Economics and statistics

The gambling segment of Sierra Leone is compact and focused on lotteries and sports betting; The casino niche is limited, the online format is being formed.

Budget revenues are provided by license fees, turnover/profit taxes and fixed payments; employment is concentrated in PPP, lotto distribution and related services (cash desks, security, IT).

Payment base - cash and mobile wallets, cards are used pointwise.

Demand is sensitive to household income and the sporting calendar (peaks during major tournaments).

Growth drivers: formalization of rules, digital payments, mobile Internet, responsible play programs.

Risks: low solvency, gray turnover, cybersecurity and vulnerability to match fिक्सingu.