Online bingo is legal and regulated in Zambia under the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act, Chapter 169 of the Laws of Zambia (1). The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) serves as the primary regulatory authority responsible for licensing, supervising, and enforcing compliance for all gambling operators, including online bingo providers offering services to Zambian residents (2). Both local and international operators must obtain valid licenses from the BCLB to legally offer online bingo and other gambling services within Zambia (2).
Online bingo operators in Zambia must demonstrate financial stability, undergo reputation investigations, and comply with responsible gaming principles as part of the licensing process (2). The regulatory framework requires operators to implement player protection mechanisms, age verification systems to prevent underage gambling, and account monitoring tools to identify problem gambling behaviors (2). In 2025, Zambia introduced a 10 percent excise duty on betting services as part of a revenue enhancement strategy, affecting all licensed gambling operators including online bingo platforms (1).
"Online gambling in Zambia is also regulated. Similar to land-based operations, online gambling operators also need to obtain a license and adhere to the country's legislation, including player protection mechanisms for gamblers."
The minimum legal age for participating in online bingo in Zambia is 18 years, with operators required to implement strict age verification measures to prevent underage gambling (2). The BCLB conducts regular compliance checks on licensed operators, imposing fines, suspending licenses, or revoking licenses for violations of regulatory requirements (2). The BCLB tracks financial transactions related to online gambling and works to block access to offshore sites operating without proper licensing, while cooperating with other law enforcement agencies in suppressing illegal gambling activities including unlicensed online bingo platforms (2).
Source:
https://www.igamingtoday.com/gambling-regulation-in-zambia/
https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-gambling-laws-in-africa/zambia
Last updated: 01-11-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
