Online casinos operate in a legal gray area in Cameroon, where gambling activities are generally permitted but not specifically regulated by comprehensive legislation (1). The country's gambling framework is primarily governed by Law No. 2015/012 of July 16, 2015, which established regulations for entertainment games, money games, and games of chance, alongside Decree No. 2019/2300/PM that outlines implementation modalities (2).
Currently, there are no explicit laws prohibiting online casino gambling in Cameroon, making it technically legal for residents to participate in online gaming activities (1). However, the regulatory environment remains underdeveloped compared to land-based gambling operations, which have been subject to licensing requirements since 1989 under the Finance Law (2).
"The operation of online games is subject to an authorization granted by the Minister in charge of gaming, though enforcement and specific regulations for online casinos remain limited in scope."
The Ministry of Territorial Administration (MINATD), designated as the primary gambling regulatory authority in 2015, oversees licensing for gambling operations but has yet to establish comprehensive frameworks specifically addressing online casino regulation (1). While operators can obtain authorization for online gaming activities, the absence of detailed regulatory guidelines means that players engage with international online casino platforms largely without local consumer protection measures (2).
Source:
https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-gambling-laws-in-africa/cameroon
https://www.mondaq.com/gaming/1341872/online-gambling-in-cameroon
Last updated: 18-09-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
