The adoption dynamic now brings together 215 million players, or 14% of the continent's population, compared to 198 million users counted the previous year. The sub-regional distribution puts West Africa at the top with $10.3 billion generated (44.7% of the global envelope), followed by North Africa with $4.8 billion, Southern Africa with $4 billion, East Africa with $2.8 billion, and Central Africa closing the ranking with $1.1 billion.

Analysis of financial circuits reveals the dominance of non-licensed actors, which absorb $17.8 billion in gross revenue, capturing 77% of total financial flows, compared to $15.6 billion the previous year. The number of informal sites targeting the African public has thus increased, rising from 3,644 to 4,129 clandestine platforms. Meanwhile, the state-controlled segment records an 18.1% increase to reach $5.2 billion in revenue, representing a modest market share of 23%. The anchoring of equality varies from one zone to another, with the share of licensed operators capping at 0.3% of the market in North Africa, but rising to 31% in West Africa, 28% in Southern Africa, 22% in Central Africa, and 15% in East Africa.

Massive tax evasion is explained by the competitive pricing of clandestine platforms, which are exempt from licensing fees and direct taxes. Excessive tax rates, rigid betting limits, and high costs of bank payment gateways penalize the attractiveness of entities under official regulation. To capture these evaporated budgetary resources and protect consumers, the optimization framework recommended by the expert firm advises a overhaul of public policies focused on reducing tax barriers, controlling payment flows, and targeted repression. The modernization of regulatory mechanisms aims to transfer betting volumes to legal affiliates, securing sustainable tax revenue for national public administrations.


Nlend Flore

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