Liberia’s NLA sets US$80,000 fee for prediction-market licences
Licences & markets1 min read
In brief
- Liberia has reportedly added prediction markets to its gaming framework under Resolution No. 005 of 2026.
- Operators must pay a US$80,000 licence fee and hold paid-up capital of at least US$500,000.
- Contracts tied to death, illegal behaviour or a Liberian election result are barred.
Liberia has reportedly brought prediction markets into its gaming regulatory framework through licensing regulations. Under Resolution No. 005 of 2026, prediction markets are defined as a gaming class separate from sports betting markets. The rules reportedly allow authorised operators to offer contracts linked to future occurrences and verifiable results.
Offering prediction markets to clients in Liberia requires either a dedicated licence or participation in a partnership approved by the NLA board. The licence carries a fee of US$80,000, and holders must keep paid-up capital of no less than US$500,000.
The regulations permit markets based on legitimate, verifiable occurrences. They bar contracts connected to a person’s death, illegal behaviour or the outcome of an election in Liberia.
Licensed operators must set maximum exposure limits, publish market rules and disclose the sources used to calculate results. They must also have policies against money laundering and market manipulation, keep player funds separate from company funds and provide dispute resolution processes.
- Licence fee
- $80,000
- Minimum paid-up capital
- $500,000