Online casinos are legal in Uganda under the comprehensive regulatory framework established by the Lotteries and Gaming Act of 2016. The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (LGRB) serves as the official regulatory authority mandated to issue licenses for lotteries, casinos, gaming, and betting operations throughout the country (1). This legislation reformed Uganda's gambling laws and created a structured licensing system that allows both land-based and online casino operations to function legally within the country's jurisdiction.
The regulatory framework requires all gaming operators, including online casinos, to obtain proper licensing from the LGRB before conducting any gambling activities in Uganda. Safe, reputable, and legal casino operators are now freely available to set up operations in the country, with the LGRB overseeing compliance and ensuring that businesses promote responsible gaming practices (2). The Board is responsible for issuing gaming licenses to businesses wishing to provide casino services while minimizing gambling-related harm to Ugandan citizens.
"The Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board under section 4 of the Lotteries and Gaming Act, 2016 is mandated to issue licenses for Lotteries, Casinos, Gaming and Betting in Uganda."
Uganda has implemented a taxation system for gambling activities, with recent changes including a 15% withholding tax on gambling winnings designed to increase government revenues and help curtail problem gambling. The legal gambling age in Uganda is 18 years, and currently there are no technical restrictions preventing Ugandan players from accessing foreign online casinos, provided these operators accept players from Uganda. However, licensed domestic operators remain the safest and most legally secure option for Ugandan residents seeking online casino entertainment.
Source:
https://lgrb.go.ug/
https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-gambling-laws-in-africa/uganda
Last updated: 18-09-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
