Lottery gambling is legal in Chad and has been permitted since the country gained independence in 1960, when it became the first authorized form of gambling (1). The regulatory framework has expanded over time to include casinos in 1975, sports betting in 1995, and online gambling since 2010, all operating under general government laws rather than specific gambling legislation (1).
The National Agency for Investments and Exports oversees the licensing of lottery and other gambling operations in Chad, while the General Tax Code determines applicable taxes on gambling activities (1). Operators must obtain a government license to legally conduct lottery games, with an initial license fee of 2.5 million Central African francs and an annual renewal fee of 1 million Central African francs (2).
"The Chadian gambling industry has made steady progress over the decades, as it has only established a limited set of initial offerings consisting of lotteries since independence in 1960, with a few casinos, sports betting, and online gambling."
Chad currently lacks a dedicated national gambling regulatory authority, meaning the gambling industry operates under general country laws which creates uncertainty for investors and operators (2). Licensed lottery operators face a 9% tax on gross gaming revenue, with an additional 18% VAT applied to digital platforms as of 2025, while the legal gambling age is set at 18 years old (1).
Source:
https://bookiessite.com/africa/betting-sites-in-chad/
https://www.igamingtoday.com/chad-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.
