Background
Mauritius regulates gambling through the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) under the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act 2007. The small domestic market is balanced by Mauritius positioning as a B2B gaming-services hub: English-French bilingual capability, robust tax-treaty network, and stronger institutional capacity than most sub-Saharan peers.
How do you apply for the GRA licence?
Apply via GRA with corporate structure, beneficial-ownership documentation, and AML framework documentation.
How much does the GRA licence cost?
Gambling Regulatory Authority operates a tiered licence structure. Specific fees vary by category. Mauritius is also positioned as a B2B gaming-services hub given English-French bilingual capability and tax-treaty network.
How long does the GRA licence take?
GRA application timeline is reasonable by African-market standards. Strong institutional capacity.
What are the ongoing compliance obligations for GRA?
Stronger AML expectations than many African peers given financial-services-sector institutional capacity.
What are the marketing rules under GRA?
Follow general Mauritian advertising standards.
The honest read
Mauritius fits B2B suppliers and operators wanting a high-reputation African licensing alternative. Domestic-market economics are limited.
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