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Senegal applies 20% tax to gambling winnings as online betting expands

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Senegal’s 20% tax on gambling winnings took effect for retail games on 1 November 2025, with digital games brought into the measure in mid-November, according to the report. LONASE reported first-half 2025 profit of CFA20.7bn and revenue of CFA37.2bn, while industry coverage cited an estimate that total gambling revenue could reach about $2.1bn by 2026.

The tax on gambling winnings and reported industry figures affect operator payout economics and regulatory oversight.

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