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Republic of the Congo

Africa · CG · Reviewed 11 Nov 2026
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Sports betting in the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) is regulated under Law No. 37-2024 of 11 October 2024, which requires every operator to hold a government approval and set up a gambling regulator, the ARJHA, created in March 2025. Online betting is licensed on the same terms as retail betting, and unlicensed sites can be blocked.

The Republic of the Congo regulates betting under Law No. 37-2024 of 11 October 2024 on games of chance and money games, published in the Journal officiel on 12 December 2024. The law provides for a gambling regulator, the Autorité de régulation des jeux de hasard et d'argent (ARJHA), a public body with legal personality and financial autonomy, which was created in March 2025.

How Are Betting Operators Licensed?

Every operator needs an approval (agrément) from the government department responsible for gaming, given after the regulator confirms compliance. Operators must be public limited companies with minimum capital of 2 billion FCFA, at least 10% of it held by the state. The law sorts games into four categories:

  • Category I: physical and online sports betting, casinos and online virtual games
  • Category II: horse racing bets, lotteries and scratch games, reserved for the national gaming company
  • Category III: physical casinos
  • Category IV: virtual games and slot machines

Yes, with a licence. Online games are subject to the same conditions as physical ones, with a separate application for each type of online game. Online operators must keep all data exchanged with players for three years on a medium located in the country and protect minors and players against cybercrime. Unlicensed online offers can be blocked.

Who Takes Bets in the Republic of the Congo?

Operators active in the market include Cogelo, the historic operator for horse racing bets and lotteries, Premier Bet, 1xBet and betPawa. Official figures on the number of active operators had not been published by November 2026.

What Changes Are Planned?

The draft 2027 finance law, before Parliament in November 2026, would set a levy of 10% of stakes, require operators to take stakes only in electronic money and connect them to a national supervision platform run by ARPCE, the communications regulator.

Who Can Bet?

Offering gambling to minors is an offence under the law, and gaming venues must check players at the entrance.

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Betting Sites for Republic of the Congo

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FAQ

Republic of the Congo Betting FAQs

Is online sports betting legal in the Republic of the Congo?
Yes, with an approval under Law No. 37-2024. Online games are licensed on the same terms as physical ones, and unlicensed online offers can be blocked.
Who regulates betting in Congo-Brazzaville?
The Autorité de régulation des jeux de hasard et d'argent (ARJHA), created in March 2025 under Law No. 37-2024.
Which betting operators work in the Republic of the Congo?
Operators in the market include Cogelo, Premier Bet, 1xBet and betPawa.
What does a betting operator need to be licensed?
A government approval, a public limited company with at least 2 billion FCFA of capital, and a state stake of at least 10%.
Is betting being taxed more in the Republic of the Congo?
The draft 2027 finance law would set a levy of 10% of stakes and require all stakes to be paid in electronic money.
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Support in Republic of the Congo

Betting in the Republic of the Congo requires a government approval, and licensed operators must protect minors. Bet only with approved operators and set a budget before you play. For free, anonymous online support, you can use Gambling Therapy (gamblingtherapy.org).