BetLion suspends Zambia operations as betPawa pauses casino and jackpot services
BetLion temporarily suspended all operations in Zambia, while betPawa made its casino and jackpot services unavailable after a 10% excise duty on betting stakes took effect. BetPawa said sportsbook and virtual betting remained live with the tax applied to stakes; the Constitutional Court dismissed an interim challenge on 3 October 2025, while a broader constitutional case continues.
The tax and service suspensions affect operators’ product availability and the treatment of betting stakes in Zambia.