Online casinos are legal in Cape Verde under the country's gambling regulations established by Law No. 77/VI/2005 and subsequently amended in 2015 to specifically regulate online gambling activities (1). The gambling sector in Cape Verde is overseen by the General Gaming Inspectorate (Inspeção Geral de Jogos), which was created in 2014 and began operations with José Monteiro as its first Inspector-General (2).
Under Cape Verde's gaming legislation, permitted activities include casino gambling, bingo, poker, sports betting, lottery, cryptocurrency gambling, and online gambling, all requiring proper licensing from the regulatory authority (1). The framework requires operators to be Cape Verde companies under the Commercial Code, with licenses needing renewal every three months and mandatory filing of annual returns (1).
"Regulated by the Cabo Verde General Gaming Inspectorate, the allowed gaming activities include casino gambling, bingo, poker, sports betting, lottery, Bitcoin and online gambling under proper licensing requirements."
The regulatory environment in Cape Verde reflects a relatively new but structured approach to gambling oversight, with the country having legalized gambling in 2005 and establishing comprehensive online gambling regulations a decade later (2). Licensed operators must maintain appropriate insurance policies and comply with regular reporting requirements, while the government promotes responsible gambling guidelines including deposit limits and time restrictions to prevent problem gambling (1).
Source:
https://offshorelicense-regulatory.com/cape-verde-gaming-license_guideline/
https://www.forumchinaplp.org.mo/en/economic_trade/view/2661
Last updated: 18-09-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
