Online casinos are legal in Côte d'Ivoire under the country's gambling framework established by Law No. 2020-480 of May 27, 2020, which governs all gambling activities including casinos, sports betting, and lotteries (1). The regulatory environment is overseen by the Autorité de Régulation des Jeux de Hasard (ARJH), which was established in 2020 as the main gambling regulatory authority responsible for supervision and enforcement of gambling laws in the country (2).
Under the current legal framework, online gambling is partially regulated, with the government granting exclusivity to LONACI, the state gaming company, for online games except casino and slot machines (1). The gaming landscape operates under two significant regimes: the concession regime and the authorization regime, with the regulatory authority being relatively new and gradually evolving to oversee various gaming activities (2).
"The regulatory authority established in 2020 is relatively new, gradually evolving to oversee various gaming activities under the concession and authorization regimes."
The ARJH serves as the primary regulatory body managing gambling regulation in Côte d'Ivoire, overseeing the gambling industry, controlling licensing, and ensuring safe gambling activities (2). According to Article 1 of Law No. 2020-480, it is possible to obtain approval from the ARJH for all games of chance subject to prior authorization, creating a structured licensing framework for gambling operators (1).
Source:
https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-gambling-laws-in-africa/cote-d-ivoire
https://igamingafrika.com/navigating-the-regulatory-landscape-of-gaming-in-cote-divoire-insights-from-jules-l-beugre/
Last updated: 18-09-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
