Gambling Laws in Chad

Various forms of land-based gambling in Chad are legal under the current gambling legislation in the country, especially within the Chadian General Tax Code (Code General des Impots) as well as the Penal Code and its amended version. However, as there are no specific online gambling laws in Chad, it is generally considered that most forms of online gambling in Chad are not regulated. The body responsible for regulation of the legal gambling in the country is a specially assigned office within the Ministry of Finance and Budget. This body is responsible for supervising the work of the companies in the gambling sector and also for the granting of licenses of prospective operators. According to Chadian gambling laws, minors, under 18 years of age are prohibited to participate in any gambling activities.

Is Online Gambling Legal in Chad? All forms of online gambling are not regulated in Chad.

Online Casinos in Chad

Casino du Chari is the only casino operating in Chad, as of June 2019. Beside this land-based casino establishment there are no online casinos in Chad. Online gambling in the country is not regulated under the current gambling laws. This is the reason why no Chadian online casino licenses have been on the offer so far. Foreign internet casino sites are currently not blocked from accessing the gambling market of Chad.

Online Poker in Chad

Poker in Chad can only be played legally in the frames of the operating casino. Outside of the casino poker for prizes is considered to be illegal. As of June 2019 there are no online poker sites in Chad. As there are no specific Chadian online poker laws, no Chadian online poker licenses have been on the offer. Foreign online poker sites, are not blocked from accessing the gambling market in Chad.

Online lottery in Chad

The Lotto Plus Tchad is one of the most popular lotto games in the country. The domestic offer of lotto games, has also been increased recently with the possibility for playing lotto games through the mobile, via SMS, administered by the National Lottery of Cameron- the Pan African Lottery (Cameroun Loterie Nationale - Loterie Panafricaine). Beside these options, any form of online lottery in Chad, however, is still not an option in Chad. Foreign online lotto sites are not blocked from accessing the Chadian market.

Online bingo in Chad

Land-based bingo, in Chand can be played through the Pariez CASH Tchad provider. However, similar as in the cases with the other gambling sites, there are no online bingo sites in Chad. Since there are no specific Chadian online bingo laws, there have been no offers for licenses regarding online bingo by the respective gambling authorities, as of June 2019. Foreign online bingo sites are not blocked from accessing the market of Chad. 

Online sports betting in Chad

Various forms of sports betting in Chad are legal under the current gambling and betting legislation. Pariez CASH Tchad and PMU Bet are the two main providers of sports betting and horse race betting opportunities in the country. Beside them there are plenty of green betting desks opened in the bigger cities in Chad which are owned by the big African bookmakers. The site of Pariez CASH Tchad is the only online sportsbook sites in Chad, as of June 2019. There are, however, plenty of foreign internet sportsbook sites which are actively targeting Chadian players, most of them licensed in Africa and offering content in French.

Online daily fantasy sports in Chad

Online DFS sites in Chad do not have a legally regulated status. Considering the legality of online sports betting in the country, it is very probable that internet Daily Fantasy Sports would receive soon a legal status in Chad.