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Self Evaluation

Take Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) which is a standardized measure of at-risk behavior in problem gambling.

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Online Applications

Apply for employee licenses, renew licenses, apply for duplicate or license transfers

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Documents

View our document library including resources such as annual reports, the gambling acts, case studies

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WELCOME TO GAMBLING AUTHORITY

Transforming Botswana’s economy through safe gaming.

The Gambling Authority (the “Authority”) is a body corporate established and charged with regulating the gambling industry in Botswana.

Our purpose is to contribute to Botswana’s transformational agenda and socio-economic development by diversifying the gaming industry through developing and implementing a responsive licensing regime and promoting responsible gaming.

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WHAT WE DO AND
THE SERVICES WE OFFER

LICENSING SERVICES

licensing refers to the process of obtaining legal permission to operate a gambling business

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COMPLIANCE & MONITORING

Compliance & Monitoring entails adherance to legislation, policies, standards and rules

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RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING

Public education on healthy gambling, curbing its negative effects, counselling and

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Gambling Fund Disbursement

Distributing allocated collected levies for youth, arts, culture, sports and charitable projects

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Get Help

If you or someone you know are grappling with gambling addiction, remember that help is available and reaching out is a crucial first step towards recovery. We have Helplines, resources, and counseling services to help with support  and guidance. Your journey to recovery starts today.

    LICENSE TYPES

    The Authority has been mandated to
    grant the following licence types

    Casino

    a casino licence shall authorise the playing or making available for play, of the casino games specified in the licence, on the licensed premises concerned

    Lottery

    these licenses authorize distributing prizes by chance in which the participants make a contribution for the purposes of participation in the chances of the lottery.

    Betting

    licenses for making or accepting a bet on the outcome of a race, competition or other event , the likelihood of any anything occurring or other event

    Bingo

    A bingo licence shall authorise the holder of such licence to conduct or provide for the game of bingo on the licensed premises concerned

    Machine Licenses

    A gambling machine licence shall authorise the holder of that licence, to keep gambling machines or devices on the premises specified on the licence.

    Employees licenses

    employee licenses permit people to engage in work within the gambling industry under the specified categories of work subject to licensing

    Our Affiliates

    Local and International organizations we work with
    or are associated with

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