Background
Zimbabwe regulates gambling through the Lotteries and Gaming Board (LGB) under the Lotteries and Gaming Act [Chapter 10:26]. Active land-based regulation exists, but a specific online framework has not been promulgated. Currency-instability complicates payment infrastructure. Trade-press expectation is that an online framework will follow as internet access improves.
How do you apply for the LGB licence?
Online-specific application process not defined. Operators with serious Zimbabwe-positioning intent should engage local counsel and monitor LGB consultation activity.
How much does the LGB licence cost?
Lotteries and Gaming Board does not publish standardised fees for online gambling. Land-based licences exist; online-specific framework is in development.
How long does the LGB licence take?
Trade-press expectation is that online regulation will follow as internet access improves. No current applicant timeline.
What are the ongoing compliance obligations for LGB?
General AML and financial-services norms apply. No iGaming-specific RG framework.
What are the marketing rules under LGB?
Follow general Zimbabwean advertising standards. No iGaming-specific creative or affiliate framework.
The honest read
Pre-licensure positioning only. Operators with a long-horizon Zimbabwe thesis can build local relationships now. Not a launch market for 2026 or 2027.
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