Is online gambling legal in Togo?

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

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

Gambling with crypto: Restricted.

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

Effective January 1, 2026, a 5% withholding tax is automatically deducted by the operator on any prize or winning equal to or greater than CFA 500,000. Winnings below this threshold are tax-free.

There are approximately 3 licensed operators in Togo as of 18 Jun 2026.

Always verify a casino holds a valid Loterie Nationale Togolaise (LONATO), under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. licence before depositing.

Loterie Nationale Togolaise (LONATO), under the supervision of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.'s website

Prominent operators in Togo

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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  Only play with LONATO-approved operators

  The only fully legal operators are the state-run LONATO, PMU Togo, and their official online partner, Premier Bet. Any other site is operating in an unregulated grey market without local player protection.

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  Verify the 5% winnings tax deduction

  For any win of CFA 500,000 or more, ensure the operator correctly deducts the 5% tax. This confirms they are complying with Togolese law and protects you from any potential tax liability.

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  Use local mobile money for payments

  For online play, using T-Money or Flooz is the most common and secure method. It avoids sharing international bank card details with offshore sites and is the primary method used by the legal operator, Premier Bet.

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  Understand you have no local protection on offshore sites

  While many international sites are accessible, they are not licensed in Togo. If a dispute arises over winnings or funds, there is no Togolese regulator to appeal to.

What you can expect from a licensed site's offers in Togo. 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 Togo. 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

   Players should first attempt to resolve any disputes regarding bets, payments, or account issues directly with the customer service department of the operator (e.g., LONATO, Premier Bet).

   LONATO Website
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   2. Escalate to LONATO

   As the state monopoly holder and regulator, unresolved issues, particularly with its partner Premier Bet, can be escalated to LONATO. There is no formal online dispute portal; contact must be made through their corporate channels.

   LONATO Website
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   3. Legal Recourse for Offshore Sites

   For players using unregulated offshore sites, there is no local regulatory body for dispute resolution. The only option is to pursue legal action in the operator's home jurisdiction, which is often impractical.

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  All gambling winnings in Togo are tax-free.
  Reality

  This is false. Since January 1, 2026, all winnings of CFA 500,000 (approx. €760) or more are subject to a 5% withholding tax, which is automatically deducted by the operator before payout.

• Myth

  Online betting is illegal in Togo.
  Reality

  This is incorrect. While there is no open licensing system, the state monopoly LONATO has partnered with Premier Bet, which legally offers online sports betting and casino games. Other offshore sites operate in an unregulated grey market.

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  Only lottery games are available legally.
  Reality

  LONATO and its partners offer a wide range of legal gambling products, including traditional lottery (Loto 5/90), sports betting (Lotosport, Parifoot), pari-mutuel horse race betting (PMU Togo), and online casino games.