Is online gambling legal in Côte d'Ivoire?

The legal age for all forms of gambling is 18. Player winnings from gambling are not subject to personal income tax.

Only what is listed as legal above is licensed. Anything else offered to you online is unlicensed and gives you no protection.

Online sports betting is only partly legal in Côte d'Ivoire (partial). Online casino is only partly legal in Côte d'Ivoire (partial). Online poker is only partly legal in Côte d'Ivoire (partial). The lottery is legal on sites licensed in Côte d'Ivoire.

Using a VPN to reach gambling sites from Côte d'Ivoire: Legal.

Gambling with crypto: Not regulated.

You must be 18 to gamble online in Côte d'Ivoire, for online casino, sports betting and lottery alike.

Wins from LONACI are tax-free.

Rate: 0% from LONACI

There are approximately 2 licensed operators in Côte d'Ivoire as of 18 Jun 2026.

Always verify a casino holds a valid Autorité de Régulation des Jeux de Hasard (ARJH) licence before depositing.

Prominent operators in Côte d'Ivoire

If a site isn't on the regulator's licensee register, ask the regulator before you play: an unlisted site is usually not licensed here (a register can lag behind a new licence). An unlicensed site is outside the regulator's supervision, so you cannot complain to the regulator about it.

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  Verify Sportcash as the only legal online operator

  The only legally licensed online sportsbook and lottery operator is the state-owned LONACI, which operates the Sportcash brand. Any other website claiming to hold an Ivorian online license is fraudulent.

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  Check for a physical casino license from the ARJH

  Private land-based casinos and slot halls must be authorized by the ARJH. As there is no public online register of licensees, you should look for a physical license certificate displayed prominently on the premises before playing.

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  Understand the risks of using offshore sites

  While many international betting sites are accessible, they are not regulated by the ARJH. This means you have no local legal recourse or consumer protection if you encounter disputes over winnings, account closures, or fund withdrawals.

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  Use secure, local payment methods

  When depositing funds online, prioritize well-known mobile money services like Orange Money, MTN Mobile Money, and Moov Money. These are the most common and generally secure methods for Ivorian players.

What you can expect from a licensed site's offers in Côte d'Ivoire. The rules operators must follow are on the operator page.

We have no record of a national self-exclusion scheme or problem-gambling helpline in Côte d'Ivoire. The law does not require licensed sites to offer deposit limits. Reality checks (reminders of how long you have played) are not required.

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   1. Resolve directly with the operator

   Your first step for any dispute regarding bets, payments, or account issues is to contact the customer support of the gambling operator you used. Maintain a detailed record of all communication.

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   2. Escalate to the regulator (for licensed activity)

   For unresolved issues with the state-licensed operator LONACI or a licensed land-based casino, you can file a complaint with the Autorité de Régulation des Jeux de Hasard (ARJH). No formal public dispute portal exists, so contact must be made through official channels. Note that the ARJH has no jurisdiction over offshore operators.

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  My winnings from sports betting will be taxed.
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  This is false. Player winnings from gambling are not subject to personal income tax in Côte d'Ivoire. This applies to winnings from the state operator LONACI as well as any winnings from offshore sites.

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  All online betting sites except Sportcash are illegal and blocked.
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  While LONACI (operator of Sportcash) holds the only legal license for online betting, the government does not actively block access to most foreign betting sites. These sites operate in a 'tolerated' grey market, but they lack local consumer protection.

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  Using a VPN to gamble is against the law.
  Reality

  The use of VPNs is legal in Côte d'Ivoire. There are no specific laws prohibiting their use for accessing the internet, including international gambling websites.