Online casinos are legal and regulated in Seychelles under the oversight of the Financial Services Authority (FSA). The FSA, established under the Financial Services Authority Act 2013, is the autonomous regulatory body responsible for licensing, regulating, and supervising gambling activities including casinos, slot machines, and interactive gambling (1). This comprehensive regulatory framework makes Seychelles one of the few African nations with fully regulated online gambling operations.
The legal foundation for online gambling in Seychelles was established through the Interactive Gaming Act 2003, though the actual regulatory structure wasn't implemented until 2009. The FSA has the exclusive authority to issue gambling licenses and oversees both land-based and online casino operations throughout the country (1). Recent developments have seen the government introduce new regulations in 2023 to strengthen control over the online gaming and betting sector.
"The government of Seychelles has introduced amendments to the Seychelles Gambling Act, aiming to strengthen control over the online gaming and betting sector."
The regulatory environment requires all casino operators, whether land-based or online, to obtain proper licensing from the FSA before commencing operations. The authority maintains a list of regulated gambling entities and ensures compliance with anti-money laundering requirements, data protection systems, and certified Random Number Generator standards (2). This robust regulatory framework provides consumer protection for players while establishing Seychelles as a reputable jurisdiction for licensed online casino operations in the international market.
Source:
https://fsaseychelles.sc/about/who-we-are
https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2023/11/23/69784-seychelles-introduces-new-regulations-for-online-gaming-and-betting
Last updated: 18-09-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
