Land-based gambling is legal and regulated in Botswana under the Gambling Act of 2012. The Botswana Gambling Authority licenses casinos, sports betting, lotteries, and gaming machines.
Online gambling remains unregulated—neither explicitly legal nor prohibited. No penalties exist for players using offshore sites, and no online licenses have been issued domestically.
In 2024, the Authority issued 16 new gaming licenses for land-based operations. The Authority is updating its regulatory approach for 2026, including proposals for a central electronic monitoring system and enhanced digital gambling safeguards.
Follow regulatory modernization efforts, potential online gambling framework development, enforcement against unlicensed influencer promotions, and the National Responsible Gambling Programme’s progress.
SBC and GRAF have partnered to strengthen regulatory dialogue across Africa's gaming markets, linking events in Maputo and Lisbon.
The summit will take place on 17 – 18 September 2026 at The Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort.
12th Annual BiG Africa Summit 2026 (16 –19 February 2026) at The Grand Palm Hotel Casino Convention Resort in...
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