Online bingo is legal in Rwanda under Law No. 58/2011 on Gaming Activities, which governs all forms of gambling in the country (1). The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is the designated regulatory authority responsible for licensing, monitoring, and overseeing all gambling operators, including those offering online bingo services (2). Rwanda resumed its licensing process on August 1, 2025, after a year-long suspension, now accepting applications from operators seeking to provide online casinos, sports betting, and related gaming services (1).
Licensed online bingo operators in Rwanda must comply with the 2024 Gambling Policy and pay a new taxation structure established in May 2025, with the gambling tax rate increased from 13 percent to 40 percent (1). Operators must submit Expressions of Interest to the RDB with details about their investment profile, intended operations, and preferred gambling category, with applications accepted until September 30, 2025 (1). All licensed operators are required to resume paying annual regulatory fees and adhere to responsible gaming standards that include player protections, age verification requirements, and measures to prevent money laundering and fraud (2).
"RDB hereby announces the resumption of licensing for land-based casinos. This decision is in line with the provisions of the 2024 Gambling Policy and seeks to attract credible and strategic investment into the sector."
Players in Rwanda can participate in online bingo through licensed operators that hold RDB authorization and meet all regulatory standards (1). The RDB maintains oversight of licensed platforms to ensure compliance with player protection measures, including restrictions on underage participation and requirements that players be at least 18 years old to access online bingo services (2). Rwanda's reformed gambling framework aims to establish the country as a technology-driven gambling hub that prioritizes responsible gaming, community safety, and increased tax revenue contributions to national development (2). Currently, more than 30 companies are registered in Rwanda offering gambling services, including online platforms providing casino games and sports betting, with the RDB actively monitoring operations and conducting compliance assessments (1).
Source:
https://slotegrator.pro/industry-news/india-rwanda-montenegro/
https://www.igamingtoday.com/rwanda-lifts-suspension-on-gambling-licenses-welcomes-operator-back-with-new-framework/
Last updated: 01-11-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
