Africa's iGaming Sector: Growth and Regulatory Challenges

Gaming Compliance International (GCI) has released the first-ever comprehensive report on online gambling across all African nations, providing insights into the sector's growth and challenges.

The report highlights the growth of regulated online gambling, with the gross gambling revenue (GGR) reported by regulated gambling operators across Africa in 2024 being $4.4bn, or 22% of the market. In 2025, regulated GGR increased significantly, hitting $5.2bn, or 23% of the market.

However, the majority of the GGR remains in the hands of unregulated, offshore operators. Unregulated GGR in 2024 was $15.6bn, while in 2025, it hit $17.8bn, representing 78% and 77% of the market, respectively. The number of unregulated iGaming companies targeting Africa increased from 3,644 in 2024 to 4,129 in 2025.