Online casinos are legal in Equatorial Guinea following the country's launch of its first comprehensive regulatory framework for online gambling in 2025 (1). The government introduced the Online Gaming, Online Betting and Online Casino Licensing Framework under the authority of Law 2/1995 and reforms introduced in Law 10/2017, with the announcement made by Minister of Tourism and Tourism Infrastructure Antonio-Pedro Oliveira Burupu (2).
Under the new regulatory system, all international online gaming, online betting, and online casino businesses must apply for the new Online Gaming License under Equatorial Guinean law and work through Mascott Capital Partners, which was awarded the master license (1). The framework introduces stringent compliance requirements including mandatory age verification, anti-money laundering protocols, and regular financial and operational audits (2).
"The Online Gaming, Online Betting and Online Casino Licensing Framework provides guidelines for international gaming activity, which aims to ensure integrity, protect players and remain within best compliance practices."
This regulatory development marks Equatorial Guinea's formal entry into the global iGaming sector as part of the nation's economic diversification and digital development strategy under its broader Horizon 2035 plan (2). The licensing framework requires operators to meet rigorous financial, legal and ethical benchmarks, including transparency requirements, data retention protocols, and user risk disclosures to ensure player protection and regulatory compliance (1).
Source:
https://www.casinolifemagazine.com/news/equatorial-guinea-government-launches-regulatory-framework-online-gaming-online-betting-and
https://www.gamblinginsider.com/news/30655/online-gaming-gains-legal-framework-in-equatorial-guinea
Last updated: 18-09-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
