Equatorial Guinea partners with Mascott Capital to introduce regulated internet gambling services.
Equatorial Guinea Enters Global iGaming Market with New Regulatory Framework
Equatorial Guinea has taken a significant step forward in its economic diversification and digital transformation efforts by establishing a regulatory framework for online gambling. In 2025, the country issued its first Online Gaming Master Licence to Mascott Capital Partners, marking its official entry into the global iGaming market.
The licence, issued by Antonio-Pedro Oliveira Burupu, Minister of Tourism and Tourism Infrastructure, grants Mascott Capital Partners regulatory oversight and operational control over the online gambling sector in Equatorial Guinea. As a Cyprus-based gaming management and licensing company, Mascott Capital Partners will act as the main regulatory access point for potential operators seeking to enter the Equatorial Guinean online gambling market.
The regulatory framework includes a series of measures designed to ensure market integrity, consumer protection, and operator compliance. Key components of the framework include anti-money laundering (AML) measures, regular financial and operational audits, and mandatory age checks for all online gambling activities.
Under this framework, online gambling is legal in Equatorial Guinea, while crypto gambling remains illegal. The framework covers a wide range of online activities, including casinos, betting, and gaming. The updated legislation also aims to simplify tax procedures for the online gambling sector, creating new revenue streams while aligning with international standards.
Mascott Capital Partners offers a proprietary digital platform to manage licence applications, monitor compliance, and support international gaming firms. This initiative seeks to position Equatorial Guinea as a new but regulated participant in the African and global iGaming sector, responding to growing digital gambling markets.
The government views this licensing initiative as a key milestone in its broader efforts to diversify the economy and drive digital transformation. Antonio-Pedro Oliveira Burupu stated that the launch of online gaming, online betting, and online casinos is a significant measure in Equatorial Guinea's gaming history. The regulatory framework is designed to ensure that gambling revenues contribute to public services.
Unfortunately, the detailed text of the licence terms, conditions, or specific regulatory requirements imposed on Mascott Capital Partners is not publicly available at this time. However, it is clear that Equatorial Guinea is making strides in its efforts to join the global iGaming market, offering a regulated and controlled environment for potential operators.
In alignment with Equatorial Guinea's foray into the global iGaming market, Mascott Capital Partners, as the first licensed operator, will oversee the online betting, casino-and-gambling sector within the country, adhering to a new regulatory framework that emphasizes market integrity, consumer protection, and compliance. This framework, which includes anti-money laundering measures, regular audits, and age checks, legalizes online gambling while prohibiting crypto gambling, and aims to establish Equatorial Guinea as a regulated participant in the African and global iGaming sector.
