Casinos in Zimbabwe: 2026 guide
Zimbabwe regulates the sector under the Lotteries and Gaming Act (Chapter 10:26), while bookmaking additionally falls under the Betting and Totalizator Control Act (Chapter 10:02). Oversight rests with the Lotteries and Gaming Board, which issues licences for casinos, lotteries and bookmaking. Land-based casinos are legal. The remote segment is thinly drafted: the law provides no separate online licence, so internet betting sits in a legal grey zone. The government is preparing amendments and the conversion of the Board into a full gaming authority. The US dollar and the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) both circulate, and the EcoCash and OneMoney mobile wallets are widely used. From 2026, 25% is withheld from gross winnings. Players should take account of the high tax and the unfinished state of the reform.
FAQ: casinos and laws — Zimbabwe
Are online casinos legal in Zimbabwe?
Online play is not permitted in Zimbabwe, so the atlas runs in reference mode here: we publish no links to gaming sites and do not encourage play. The current rules are broken down in the "Regulation" block at the top of the page.
How many casinos are available to players from Zimbabwe?
Our atlas lists 0 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.