Lottery tickets are legal to purchase in Togo, where the Loterie Nationale Togolaise (LONATO) operates as the state-run lottery authority established in 1966. LONATO holds regulatory authority over the entire gambling sector and operates all official lottery games throughout the country. The lottery is fully regulated under government oversight, with the Ministry of Finance and Economy responsible for issuing licenses and ensuring compliance with national gambling laws (1).
LONATO is implementing an ambitious five-year modernization plan aligned with the Togo Digital 2025-2030 strategy to transform the country into a regional technology hub. The plan includes upgrading approximately 900 existing terminals to new TS10 units with integrated 24-hour batteries and multiple connectivity options including 2G, 3G, 4G, and GPRS networks. Over five years, LONATO will deploy up to 5,000 terminals nationwide, significantly expanding access to lottery games across Togo (2).
"The new terminals will not only speed up results but also make playing the lottery easier and more accessible to every corner of Togo."
Players must be at least 18 years old to participate in lottery games, which include popular offerings like Loto Matinal, Loto Turbo with two daily draws, and the 5/90 format games. LONATO contributed CFA 6.04 billion to the national budget in 2022 through corporate income tax, demonstrating the lottery's significant role in generating state revenue. The upgraded infrastructure now enables result announcements within five minutes after ticket sales close, improving transparency and player trust (1).
Source:
https://legalpilot.com/country/togo/
https://sigma.world/news/lonato-modernises-togos-lottery-under-digital-strategy/
Last updated: 16-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
