Malawi

Malawi regulates sports betting through the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA). Parliament passed the Gaming and Lotteries Act in August 2022, which replaced the old Gaming Act and Lotteries Act, merged the Gaming Board and the National Lotteries Board into MAGLA, and added a provision for regulating online betting.

Which Betting Sites Are Licensed in Malawi?

MAGLA publishes its list of licensed operators by licence type. Its sports betting list names ten operators with their registered websites: 1xBet (1xbet.mw), 21Bet, BandaBets, Betika, betPawa (betpawa.mw), Betway (betway.mw), Bola Bet, MOOR World of Sports, Premier Bet (premierbet.mw) and SupaPesa/BetYanga. Only operators on the list can legally take bets from players in Malawi, so check it before you open an account.

How Is Betting Taxed in Malawi?

The Taxation (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2025 raised the final withholding tax on betting and lottery winnings from 10% to 15% and removed the previous tax-free thresholds, with effect from 31 December 2025. The bookmaker deducts the tax when it pays out, so the amount you receive is already net of tax.

What Does MAGLA Require From Operators?

Licensed operators must not let anyone under 18 gamble, and MAGLA has stepped up inspections and penalties for operators who admit minors. MAGLA also issued advertising and marketing regulations in 2025 and runs a national self-exclusion scheme that applies to every licensed operator. Some operators set a higher age of their own: Premier Bet Malawi, for example, shows a 25+ limit on its site.