Lottery gambling is explicitly prohibited in Comoros under the Comorian Penal Code, as confirmed by the 2024 Mutual Evaluation Report issued by the Financial Action Task Force for the Union of the Comoros (1). Despite this national prohibition, the island of Anjouan has gained international attention for claims of offering online gambling licenses through entities like the Anjouan Gaming Authority, though these operations are not recognized by the national government (1).
The Central Bank of Comoros has publicly stated that it does not recognize the Anjouan Offshore Finance Authority or similar island-based entities as legitimate regulators, emphasizing that no offshore licenses have ever been validly granted by any of the Comoros islands including Anjouan (1). The bank has issued multiple alerts warning that only it is authorized to license financial activities, and has taken legal action against unauthorized offshore operations (1).
"According to the 2024 Mutual Evaluation Report issued by FATF-GAFI for the Union of the Comoros, gambling is explicitly prohibited under the Comorian Penal Code."
The Anjouan Gaming Authority claims to offer various gambling licenses including lottery licenses through a streamlined 4-8 week approval process with lower fees compared to other jurisdictions (2). However, these licenses lack legal foundation under national law, with the national authorities categorically denying the existence of any legitimate offshore licensing regime within the Union of Comoros (1).
Source:
https://www.tradepass.tax/post/examining-the-anjouan-online-gaming-license-unveiling-the-scam-behind-the-illusion
https://www.mondaq.com/cyprus/gaming/1520392/the-anjouan-gaming-authority-gambling-license-issuance-benefits-and-requirements
Last updated: 16-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
