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Rwanda Reopens Gambling Licenses, Targets Regulation and Revenue

8/3/2025

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Rwanda is reopening licensing for gambling operators, including casinos and sports betting, under a new national policy.
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) paused new licenses for over a year to review regulations and now mandates annual fees for existing license holders.
RDB aims to tackle weak regulation and gambling addiction while inviting investor Expressions of Interest by September 30, 2025.
The long-term strategy focuses on updating gambling laws to improve oversight and boost revenue, with current operations continuing under existing rules.

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Story summary

Rwanda is reopening licensing for gambling operators, including casinos and sports betting, under a new national policy.
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) paused new licenses for over a year to review regulations and now mandates annual fees for existing license holders.
RDB aims to tackle weak regulation and gambling addiction while inviting investor Expressions of Interest by September 30, 2025.
The long-term strategy focuses on updating gambling laws to improve oversight and boost revenue, with current operations continuing under existing rules.