Casinos in Tanzania: 2026 guide
None of the operators listed below holds a licence of this country — all of them work under foreign licences.
Tanzania regulates the sector under the Gaming Act 2003 (Cap. 41), supervised by the Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT), which has operated since 1 July 2003. The Board issues separate licences for land-based casinos, internet casinos, sports betting in both retail and online form, lotteries, virtual games and slot machines; licences run for one year and must be renewed annually. Online casino play and online sports betting are therefore legal, but only through operators holding a local licence. Gambling advertising is restricted by regulator decisions. The currency is the Tanzanian shilling, and payments run mainly through mobile money — M-Pesa, Airtel Money and Mixx by Yas. Operators pay tax on gross gaming revenue, and tax on player winnings is withheld at payout. Players should confirm that an operator appears in the GBT register.
Top online casinos — Tanzania
FAQ: casinos and laws — Tanzania
Are online casinos legal in Tanzania?
In short: it depends on the type of games and on whether Tanzania recognises the operator's licence. The full breakdown is in the "Regulation" block at the top of the page, and below are 2 brands that actually accept players from this jurisdiction.
Which licences do the casinos available in Tanzania hold?
The brands available here run under these licences: Curaçao master licence (pre-LOK), Revenue Commissioners — Remote Bookmaker's Licence. Each operator's regulator is listed in the "Key facts" block of its review — 2 casinos in this shortlist.
How many casinos are available to players from Tanzania?
Our atlas lists 2 online casinos relevant to this jurisdiction. Every review shows when it was last edited.
What criteria are the casinos selected by?
We weigh the licence and how well it's recognised in the jurisdiction, the brand's real availability to the country's players, payout speed, local payment methods and the operator's reputation.
