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This article will outline what operators can expect from Altenar as a business partner and the regulatory information around your operations in the Dem.Rep Congo. To find out more about sports betting in the Dem.Rep Congo, contact Altenar’s award-winning team today to get the full-scoop.
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Regulation & The Dem.Rep Congo | Ensuring Compliance Within The Betting Industry
Online sports betting is legal as well since 2019 according to Interministerial orders n°001/CAB/MIN/SL/2019 and n° CAB/MIN/FINANCES/2019/133 du 13 November 2019.
Sports betting is a monopoly of the state-run SONAL, with 60% of the Congolese national lottery owned by SONAL and the remaining 40% in private hands, with proceeds from running it after winnings being paid out utilised to fund socio-economic activities and causes that serve the public interest.
The following forms of online gambling are legal in Congo-Brazzaville:
- Digital sports betting;
- Internet lottery (monopoly of COGELO);
- Electronic bingo (considered a form of lottery, monopoly of COGELO);
- Virtual and fantasy sports betting.
Companies that wish to offer sports betting services in the DRC must obtain a licence from the Ministry of Finance.
Taxes: Sports betting companies in the DRC are subject to a tax on their gross gaming revenue. The tax rate is currently set at 20%.
Advertising: There are strict rules around the advertising of sports betting in the DRC. Companies are not allowed to advertise their services in a way that is misleading or deceptive. All advertising must also carry a warning about the risks associated with gambling.
Responsible gambling: Sports betting companies in the DRC are required to promote responsible gambling. This includes providing information about the risks associated with gambling and offering tools to help customers manage their gambling activity.
It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to place a bet on sports in the DRC. Sports betting companies must take steps to ensure that minors are not able to access their services.
