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Gambling licensing in Uganda
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board licenses and supervises betting, casinos and lotteries in Uganda, including online sports betting. In 2019 the government stopped issuing new licences and said existing ones would not be renewed on expiry, so the market has shrunk to a small group of established sports betting companies. 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
- Lotteries and Gaming Act 2016
- Minimum age
- 25
Licence categories
- Sports betting (land-based and online)
- Casinos
- Lotteries
- Gaming machines
Key licensee requirements
- Hold an NLGRB licence for each gambling activity
- Be a company registered in Uganda with local premises
- Lodge a security deposit and pay annual licence fees
- Pay gaming tax and withholding tax on winnings
Legislation and standards
Lotteries and Gaming Act 2016
Created the NLGRB and sets licensing for all gambling.
Lotteries and Gaming Regulations 2017
Detailed rules on licences, fees and player protection.
2019 licensing freeze
Government policy ending new betting licences and renewals.