Gabon gaming authority warns of fake lottery and gaming adverts
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La Gabonaise des Jeux (GDJ) warned customers in Gabon about fraudulent adverts impersonating the state gaming body and inventing prize winners. It told users not to pay to claim prizes, share personal or banking details, or download files, and advised them to use its official platform.
Gabon’s public gaming authority, La Gabonaise des Jeux (GDJ), has warned customers about fraudulent lottery and gaming promotions impersonating it and advertising fake winners. GDJ said a sponsored advert using its name to announce supposed winners was not connected to the organisation.
The authority told customers not to pay to collect purported prizes, disclose personal or banking details, or download files linked to the advert. It advised users to use its official platform and exercise caution with gaming promotions.
GDJ launched its online platform on 22 October 2026. GDJ was established in December 2025 and is a state-owned company responsible for organising and overseeing gambling operations under state supervision. The platform offers horse racing, sports betting, lotteries, scratch cards, and virtual and casino games.