Online betting and bookmakers in Congo

The Congolese are inveterate punters. Every day, the betting kiosks are teeming with people. They come to live out their passion, but also in the hope of winning a small fortune to change their lives. Here’s a look at the world of betting in the land of leopards.

Is betting legal in the Congo?

Land-based gambling has been regulated in the Congo since 2005. As a result, operators are required to have a licence and pay taxes in order to operate in the sector. Most licensed casinos are located in the capital Kinshasa and operate independently. Among the biggest names are Casino International & Pullman Kinshasa Grand Hotel, Etoile Casino Kinshasa and Longindo Casino Kinshasa. You’ll find almost all the traditional games such as roulette, blackjack, poker and slot machines.

As far as online betting is concerned, no specific regulations apply. The laws on games of chance apply. Some local bookmakers are licensed, and registration on foreign sites is completely free.

What platforms do the Congolese bet on?

PremierBet is one of the leaders in sports betting in the Congo. As well as kiosks throughout the country, it offers online betting, always with high odds. Just as popular, CongoBet has a dozen shops, a website and a mobile application.

Foreign bookmakers include 22Bet, known for its betting on football, tennis and many other sports. There is also 1xBet, which offers up to a 100% first deposit bonus. To place your bets, you have a choice of several payment methods: mobile money, bank card (VISA, MasterCard, etc.), cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, etc.), Neosurf, PaySafeCard, etc. Depending on the site, you can play in local currency or in foreign currencies.

Disciplines popular with Congolese punters

In addition to their football team, ranked ^11th in Africa, the Congolese boast an NBA basketball player in Serge Ibaka. Naturally, these two sports are at the heart of betting. Football betting has become an institution. In a country where unemployment is rising steadily, punters see the game as a way of making money and supporting themselves. Some spend whole days in betting shops.