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Gambling licensing in Botswana
The Gambling Authority licenses all gambling in Botswana, including online sports betting. Online casino games are not licensed, so only betting brands are listed. No usable public list of licence holders was found, so the brands here need checking.
Information reviewed: 26 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Primary framework
- Gambling Act 2012 and Casino Act 2014
- Minimum age
- 21
Licence categories
- Bookmaker (land-based and online sports betting)
- Casinos (land-based)
- Lotteries
Key licensee requirements
- Hold a bookmaker licence from the Gambling Authority
- Be a company registered in Botswana
- Pay licence fees and meet responsible gambling rules
- Allow inspection by the Authority
Legislation and standards
Gambling Act 2012
Main framework for licensing gambling, including betting.
Casino Act 2014
Established the Gambling Authority and rules for casinos.
Gambling Regulations
Detailed licensing conditions, fees and player protection rules.