Online bingo in Burkina Faso operates in a legal grey area as online gambling does not have any specific regulations, yet neither is it prohibited (1). In 1996, Law No. 024-96/AN established a regulatory framework for land-based gambling under the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Security, but this framework does not explicitly address online operations (1). The Commission Nationale des Jeux de Hasard (CNJH), established in 2012 as the national regulatory authority, oversees licensing and compliance for land-based gambling activities including casinos, sports betting, and lotteries (2).
The Burkinabé Gaming and Betting Control Commission operates under the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Security, conducting inspections in gambling facilities and ensuring operators adhere to national gambling laws (1). Many international online betting sites operate freely in the country, though the government maintains the ability to block unlicensed sites (1). A 15% tax on gross gaming revenue applies to all licensed gambling operators, which currently covers only land-based and sports betting operations (2).
"Online gambling does not have any specific regulations tagged to its use, yet neither is it prohibited. Many international online betting sites happen to be free in the country, and the government is also able to block sites that don't come licensed."
The government has begun pursuing the possibility of regulating online gambling, recognizing potential revenue from international operators, with new laws expected to outline the licensing process for online platforms (1). When proposals for online gambling regulation are implemented, operators will likely need to register a local company under Burkinabé law, apply for licenses through the Burkinabé Gaming and Betting Control Commission, adhere to the 15% tax on gross gaming revenue, and ensure responsible gambling measures and platform security (1). Until specific online gambling legislation is enacted, residents can access international online bingo platforms without explicit legal prohibition, though such activity remains unregulated (1).
Source:
https://www.igamingtoday.com/gambling-regulation-in-burkina-faso/
https://legalpilot.com/country/burkina-faso/
Last updated: 30-10-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
