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Gambling licensing in Lesotho
Gambling in Lesotho rests on the Lotteries and Betting Act 1984 and the Casino Order 1989. Casinos are overseen by the Lesotho Casino Board, while betting businesses are licensed through the Ministry of Trade and Industry under the Business Licensing and Registration rules. There is no dedicated online gambling law and no published register of licence holders, so only Lesotho-specific betting sites confirmed as operating are listed here, and they need checking.
Information reviewed: 26 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Primary framework
- Lotteries and Betting Act 1984 and Casino Order 1989
- Minimum age
- 18
Licence categories
- Betting licence (sports betting, including online and mobile)
- Lottery licence
- Casino licence (land-based, Casino Board)
Key licensee requirements
- Hold a trading/betting licence from the Ministry of Trade and Industry
- Register the business locally under the Business Licensing and Registration Act 2019
- Apply identity (KYC) and anti-money laundering checks
- Pay the gaming levy collected by the Lesotho Revenue Authority
Legislation and standards
Lotteries and Betting Act 1984
Main law allowing and controlling lotteries and betting, including sports betting.
Casino Order 1989
Set up the Casino Board and rules for land-based casinos.
Business Licensing and Registration Act 2019
Licensing and registration of businesses, used for betting operators.
No online gambling law
Online gambling is not specifically regulated; local betting sites operate under ministry licences.