The national lottery in Cape Verde was formally established by Decree-Law n.º 76/77 on August 20, 1977, granting the Cruz Vermelha de Cabo Verde exclusive rights to operate the Lotaria Nacional across all islands. This framework ensures that lottery draws are conducted under state authorization by a recognized non-profit organization (1).
Subsequent regulations have expanded the scope of legal gaming, including the authorization of Totoloto and prognósticos (mutual bets) under Decreto n.º 98-A/88 and Portaria n.º 37/89. These laws maintain that all official lottery and sports betting activities remain under an exclusive concession to non-profit entities, preserving public oversight and social benefit (1).
"Em agosto de 1977, através do Decreto-Lei n.º 76/77, de 20 de agosto, foi instituída a Lotaria Nacional e concedida à Cruz Vermelha de Cabo Verde, a exploração da Lotaria Nacional, com o objetivo de diversificar as fontes de financiamento das suas múltiplas atividades."
Under Cape Verde’s VAT Code (Law n.º 21/VI/2003), the national lottery, draws, and mutual sports bets are explicitly recognized and subject to the special gaming tax regime, confirming their legal status and integration into the formal economy (2).
Source:
https://mioth.gov.cv/index.php/pt/documentos.html?catid=12&id=18&m=0&task=download.send
https://www.mf.gov.cv/documents/54571/591130/IVA.pdf
Last updated: 20-05-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
