Online bingo exists in a legal gray area in Senegal, where it is neither explicitly legalized nor formally prohibited by law (1). While Senegal allows regulated land-based gambling including casinos, lotteries, and sports betting under state control through LONASE (Loterie Nationale Senegalaise), online gambling activities are not mentioned in existing legislation (1). The primary legal framework governing electronic commerce in Senegal is the Act of the Protection of Senegalese Consumers in Electronic Commerce (2004), which does not specifically address online bingo or provide licensing mechanisms for digital gambling operators (2).
Senegalese law technically prohibits making bets on foreign, unlicensed gambling websites; however, this law is never enforced, and no penalties have ever been issued against individual players who engage with international online casinos (1). Entry to Senegal's online gambling market is theoretically only possible with LONASE involvement, though the state gambling monopoly has not formalized procedures for licensing online bingo operators (1). The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of the Interior oversee gambling regulation, but neither authority has established specific regulations for online bingo platforms or issued licenses for internet-based gaming services (2).
"Online gambling is not mentioned in the legislation; all the same, LONASE is very often regarded as the key gatekeeper, and hence entry to the online gambling market of Senegal is possible only with the involvement of LONASE. Curiously enough, Senegalese law prohibits making bets on foreign, unlicensed gambling websites, but this law is simply never enforced."
Senegalese residents can access online bingo through international platforms without legal consequences, as enforcement against individual players does not occur (1). Currently, no rules exist that protect online bingo players in Senegal, and account cancellation, payment blocking, or other penalties are not imposed against participants in unregulated games (1). As internet penetration increases and mobile technology becomes more accessible, the government may eventually develop specific online gambling legislation and establish a licensing framework (2). Industry observers anticipate that future regulation will focus on generating tax revenue from online operators while establishing consumer protections and responsible gambling standards aligned with Senegal's existing land-based gambling oversight (2).
Source:
https://www.igamingtoday.com/gambling-regulation-in-senegal/
https://legalpilot.com/country/senegal/
Last updated: 01-11-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
