Online casinos are not regulated in Gabon and operate in a legal gray area. While land-based gambling is fully regulated under the "Réglementation générale des jeux de hasard" law enacted in 2005, the government has not established specific legislation governing online gambling activities (1). The Ministry of Finance, working closely with the National Lottery Authority, oversees all gambling regulations but only provides licensing for land-based operations including casinos, sports betting, and lotteries.
Currently, there are no official online gambling licenses issued by Gabonese authorities, and no domestic online gambling operators are legally permitted to offer services within the country. The regulatory framework focuses exclusively on land-based establishments, with only three licensed casinos operating in Libreville, the capital city (2). Licensed operators must pay a 4.5% annual tax on their income and comply with strict licensing requirements including financial stability verification.
"Online gambling is not regulated; there are no specific laws or licensing for online operators. No domestic online gambling licenses are issued, but residents can access international online gambling sites."
Despite the absence of domestic regulation, Gabonese residents can technically access international online gambling platforms without explicit legal prohibition. However, these activities occur without regulatory oversight or consumer protection measures from local authorities. The government's current approach suggests a cautious stance toward online gambling expansion, maintaining focus on the controlled land-based sector while international online gambling remains unregulated and unsupervised.
Source:
https://www.igamingtoday.com/gambling-regulation-in-gabon/
https://legalpilot.com/country/gabon/
Last updated: 18-09-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
