Lottery gambling is legal and regulated in the Central African Republic, with the National Lottery and Casino Authority (LONACA) serving as the primary regulatory body overseeing all forms of legal gambling activities including lotteries, casinos, and sports betting (1). The regulatory framework covers both land-based and some remote betting operations, although online gambling remains largely unregulated with limited enforcement against offshore operators (2).
To acquire a lottery license in the Central African Republic, operators must submit a formal business application to LONACA, demonstrate financial and operational capacity, comply with responsible gaming and anti-money laundering protocols, and meet ongoing reporting and government oversight obligations (2). Licensed land-based entities including lottery operations must obtain LONACA authorization, with operators found working without proper licenses facing suspension and penalties from the state (2).
"The primary piece of legislation regulating gambling in CAR authorizes the National Lottery and Casino Authority (LONACA) to regulate all forms of legal gambling in CAR, both land-based and some remote betting."
Operators face a gross gaming revenue tax regime averaging between 15 and 25 percent, consistent with emerging practices across Africa (2). The government has indicated plans to modernize gambling regulations, including establishing specific regulations for online gambling, increasing scrutiny of offshore operations, implementing more rigorous anti-money laundering protocols, and digitalizing licensing and tax collection processes (2).
Source:
https://focusgn.com/africa/legal-gambling-in-africa-a-country-by-country-analysis
https://www.igamingtoday.com/central-african-republic-igaming-market-research-report/
Last updated: 16-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
