Gabon is set to modernise its gambling sector with the launch of a national gambling platform, marking a significant regulatory and digital milestone for the country. The government-backed platform, managed by Gabonese tech firm e-Tech SAS in collaboration with a Canadian partner, aims to centralise all gambling operations, ensuring transparency, accountability, and proper taxation. By consolidating oversight under one hub, the platform will track financial flows, guarantee timely payouts to players, and prevent fraud, all while introducing responsible gambling measures such as age verification and addiction monitoring tools.
Officials have emphasised that existing operators will not be displaced; instead, they can integrate their operations into the new system to comply with government standards. This approach encourages alignment, reduces illegal practices, and fosters a more secure and competitive gaming environment. The initiative is also expected to create local employment opportunities, enhance revenue collection, and strengthen sector oversight.
The gambling platform forms part of Gabon’s broader digital reform agenda, which includes modernising public administration, improving transparency, enhancing data security, and expanding local private-sector participation. By integrating gambling regulation with these wider reforms, Gabon is positioning itself as a regional leader in tech-driven, well-regulated industries.
For investors, licensed operators, and the broader market, the launch of this platform signals a new era of clarity, accountability, and opportunity in Central Africa. By blending robust regulation with innovation, Gabon is creating a sustainable, modern gambling ecosystem that benefits operators, players, and the national economy.
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