License Name
Betting Control and Licensing Board of Zambia Licence
Betting Control and Licensing Board of Zambia Licence
Zambia
Betting Control and Licensing Board / Lotteries Control Board (Zambia)
Bookmaking, sports betting, lotteries, casino games, poker, card games
Local
Good
Applicants must register a company or become a body corporate as required for promoters of lotteries
Disclosure of full details, including background checks for key persons involved
Obliged to screen customers against local and international sanctions lists, conduct regular KYC, report large transactions, and keep records for at least 10 years
Must comply with Electronic Communications and Transactions Act No. 4 of 2021 and Data Protection Act No. 3 of 2021
Annual submission of properly audited statements of accounts to the Board; reporting of certain transactions
Annual audit statement to the regulator
Security bond of at least K4,000 set for bookmakers, additional application and renewal fees
Required for applicants and key persons, including previous criminal convictions and bankruptcy
Activities limited to licensed premises (for betting) or authorized by the Board for lotteries; no betting allowed with persons under 18 or on election outcomes
Gaming income tax and value-added tax obligations apply
Process and criteria published in law, applications advertised for public objections, and board decisions published
Appeals can be made to the Minister overseeing gambling legislation
Licenses not transferable. Violation leads to fines
Not specified in current legislation
First-time betting license fee: 1,000 fee units; renewal: 500 fee units
500 fee units for renewal (betting); lottery fees range from 20 to 500 fee units based on lottery value
Security of at least K4,000 required for bookmakers
Audited statements to be submitted annually; lottery promoters to submit accounts within specified period
Application must be submitted at least 40 days before intended business commencement (betting) or 30 days before lottery advertising
Application form, applicant’s identity documents, details and ownership of premises, business and partnership details, criminal and bankruptcy declarations, and for lotteries, specimen tickets and rules
Required for lotteries; also proposed games and purposes must be listed
Prohibition of bets with minors and requirements for honest operations
Not specified in main legislation, but responsible gaming encouragements present
No betting allowed with persons under 18, mandatory ID verification
Customer identification and verification required by AML guidelines
Security/guarantee system in place, with Board empowered to use deposits for settlement of unpaid betting debts
Betting and lottery promotion activities are regulated, and misleading advertising is not allowed
Licenses terminate on 30 June following issue or renewal
Renewal application in prescribed form before expiry; subject to full review by Board
Fines and possible imprisonment for breaches such as unlicensed activity, underage betting, or false statements
Lotteries must devote at least 25% of gross proceeds to eligible public projects or charity
Noted as part of responsible gaming and KYC/AML procedures
Betting Control and Licensing Board, P.O. Box RW62, Lusaka, Zambia
Not found
Composed of Board members appointed by relevant minister; includes public officers and members of the public serving as chairman and board members
What is Betting Control and Licensing Board of Zambia Licence?
It is an official authorization granted to companies to operate betting, lottery, and gaming activities under regulated conditions in Zambia, overseen by the relevant control boards.
Which jurisdiction issues Betting Control and Licensing Board of Zambia Licence?
The Republic of Zambia, through the Betting Control and Licensing Board for betting and the Lotteries Control Board for lotteries.
What is the cost of obtaining Betting Control and Licensing Board of Zambia Licence?
Betting licenses require a fee of 1,000 fee units for first issuance and 500 fee units for renewal; lotteries pay 20–500 fee units depending on ticket sales value.
What are the main requirements for Betting Control and Licensing Board of Zambia Licence?
Registration as a legal entity, submission of detailed application forms, responsible gaming measures, security guarantees, compliance with AML and KYC requirements, and payment of all prescribed fees.