DRC Finance Ministry orders gambling operators to register
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ministry of Finance ordered gambling operators to register with it in a 27 August 2026 statement. The ministry also warned operators against paying unauthorised government departments. The directive covers sports betting, casinos, lotteries, prediction contests and similar services.
Why it matters
Operators must register with the Finance Ministry, which warned against payments to unauthorised government departments.