Online bingo in Togo exists in an unregulated legal gray area with no specific framework governing its operation. While traditional gambling activities including lotteries, sports betting, and casino gaming are legal and regulated, online gambling remains largely unaddressed in Togo's legislation (1). LONATO, the General Agency of games of chance established in 1989, regulates land-based gambling but has not extended its authority to online bingo platforms, leaving digital gaming in a regulatory vacuum (2).
The Togolese government has shown limited interest in formally licensing online bingo operators, despite the rapid growth of internet penetration and mobile usage throughout the country (2). The legal framework remains centered on traditional land-based gambling, with casinos operating in the capital Lomé through licensed establishments and sports betting shops (1). Remarkably, Togo has not enacted specific laws prohibiting residents from accessing offshore online bingo platforms, meaning players technically do not break the law when engaging with internationally-licensed gambling websites (2).
"On the bright side, there are no regulations or laws to prohibit players from betting at offshore sites, meaning that both residents and visitors do not break the law when accessing gaming platforms licensed in other jurisdictions."
Online bingo operators seeking to serve the Togolese market currently lack a clear regulatory pathway, though government discussions in 2024 explored modernizing gambling regulations to address digital gaming (1). The Ministry of Finance and Economy maintains enforcement against illegal gambling activities through fines and imprisonment, but this focus primarily targets unlicensed land-based operations rather than offshore online platforms (1). As Togo's economy and digital infrastructure continue developing, the government may eventually establish formal regulations for online bingo, though no timeline for such reforms has been announced (2).
Source:
https://www.igamingtoday.com/gambling-regulation-in-togo/
https://lcb.org/restrictions/togo
Last updated: 01-11-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
