Online bingo in Benin operates in a largely unregulated environment, as the country's 2002 Gambling Act primarily addresses land-based gambling activities such as casinos and lotteries without specific provisions for online operations (1). The National Lottery Act of 2005 established the Loterie Nationale du Bénin (LNB) to regulate various lottery types including conventional lotteries, scratch-off games, weekly lotteries, sports wagering, and betting on horse racing events (1). While online gambling is not explicitly regulated due to low internet penetration rates at the time of legislation, the government is developing plans to strengthen oversight of the sector (2).
The Beninese government revealed plans during a Council of Ministers meeting to create a gambling monitoring system through a digital control platform that will provide better oversight of gambling activity in the country (2). The council has already signed a contract with a legal firm and another company with a view "to proposing an improvement in regulation and installing a control platform" (2). This proposed system aims to ensure fairer treatment of gambling operators to stimulate competition and strengthen the fight against illegal activities such as tax evasion, money laundering, and terrorist financing (2).
"During the meeting, it was confirmed that the council has already signed a contract with a legal firm and another company with a view to proposing an improvement in regulation and installing a control platform."
Currently, there is no formal system of protection for online gamblers in Benin, and no clear licensing procedure has been established for online gambling operations (1). The government believes the control system would improve protections for vulnerable people at risk of addiction, prevent underage gambling, and promote responsible gambling (2). Until comprehensive online gambling regulations are implemented, players accessing international online bingo platforms must exercise caution and select reputable sites, as the regulatory framework remains focused on land-based operations with only one licensed casino and the national lottery currently operating under formal regulation (1).
Source:
https://www.igamingtoday.com/gambling-regulation-in-benin/
https://www.vixio.com/insights/gc-benin-government-targets-gambling-regulation-update
Last updated: 30-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
