Is online gambling legal in Senegal?

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 Senegal (partial). Online casino is not regulated: no Senegal licence exists for it, and sites offering it operate without one. Online poker is not regulated: no Senegal licence exists for it, and sites offering it operate without one. The lottery is only partly legal in Senegal (partial).

Using a VPN to reach gambling sites from Senegal: Legal.

Gambling with crypto: Not regulated.

You must be 18 to gamble online in Senegal, for online casino, sports betting and lottery alike.

Under Law No. 17/2025, a 20% tax is applied to all gambling winnings, including lottery prizes. The tax is deducted at the source of the payout by the operator. The law took effect on November 1, 2025.

There are approximately 2 licensed operators in Senegal as of 8 Oct 2026.

Always verify a casino holds a valid Loterie Nationale Sénégalaise (LONASE) for lottery and sports betting; Ministry of Finance and Budget (Ministère des Finances et du Budget) for land-based casinos. licence before depositing.

Loterie Nationale Sénégalaise (LONASE) for lottery and sports betting; Ministry of Finance and Budget (Ministère des Finances et du Budget) for land-based casinos.'s website

Prominent operators in Senegal

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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  For Betting & Lottery, Check for the Official LONASE Brand

  The only legal provider of online sports betting and lottery is LONASE. Ensure you are on their official website or using their official app. Any other brand offering these products is not licensed in Senegal.

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  For Casinos, Verify the Physical Location

  Legal casinos in Senegal are land-based establishments with physical addresses, primarily in Dakar. Be wary of any 'online casino' claiming to have a Senegalese licence, as no such licence exists.

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  Expect a 20% Tax Deduction on Winnings

  A legitimate, licensed operator in Senegal (LONASE or a casino) is legally required to deduct a 20% tax from your winnings as of November 2025. If a site promises tax-free winnings, it is operating in the unlicensed grey market.

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  Use Trusted Local Payment Methods

  Legitimate services for the local market will typically offer deposits via popular mobile money services like Wave and Orange Money. While offshore sites may also offer these, their absence can be a red flag.

What you can expect from a licensed site's offers in Senegal. 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 Senegal. 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. Contact the Operator Directly

   For any issues with LONASE or a licensed land-based casino, the first step is to contact their customer service department directly to seek a resolution.

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   2. File a Complaint with the Regulator

   If the operator fails to resolve the issue, players can escalate the complaint to the relevant authority: LONASE for lottery and betting, or the Ministry of Finance and Budget for casinos. There is no formal online portal for this process.

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   3. Legal Action

   The final recourse is to pursue a claim through the Senegalese court system. This path is not available for disputes with unlicensed offshore operators.

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  All betting sites that accept players from Senegal are legal.
  Reality

  This is false. Only the state-run LONASE is legally licensed for online sports betting and lottery. All other international sites operate in a legal grey area without local consumer protection.

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  My gambling winnings are tax-free.
  Reality

  This is no longer true. As of November 1, 2025, all winnings from any form of gambling are subject to a 20% tax, which is automatically deducted by the operator before you receive your payout.

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  It's illegal for me to play on foreign casino sites.
  Reality

  While Senegalese law technically prohibits betting on unlicensed foreign sites, this law is not enforced, and there are no reports of players being penalized for doing so. Accessing these sites is tolerated.