Online betting and bookmakers in Guinea

In Guinea, as elsewhere in the world, many people dream of hitting the jackpot in the lotto or by betting on their favourite sports, whether online or in specialist establishments. Gambling is all the rage and is even becoming a vice among Guineans. Fortunately, provisions are gradually being put in place to protect them. Here’s an overview.

Betting legislation in Guinea

Controlling online betting is no mean feat in Africa. In most countries, including Guinea, regulation is based on land-based gambling laws. Since 2017, it has been up to the National Lottery of Guinea, also known as the Guinéenne Des Jeux, to take on this essential task for the general interest. To this end, the organisation is taking a number of steps to filter not only land-based gambling operators, but also online betting sites. In order to put an end to illegal gambling circles, accreditation and authorisation to operate on national territory are now compulsory for any entity wishing to offer their services in Guinea.

Increasingly diversified offers

In addition to its regulatory role, Guinéenne Des Jeux is the country’s leading gaming and betting distributor. The 100% Guinean company has a network of more than 350 kiosks and 12 branches spread across the cities of Conakry, Kindia, Coyah and Dubreka. Its sports betting catalogue is just as comprehensive as those of the international bookmakers. In the football section, you will find games on all the popular competitions, such as the Champions League and the various national leagues in Europe.

Guinea Games is also a local operator famous for its football betting. Every day, the site offers a wide selection of football matches from all over the world and invites you to predict the results. There are a number of formulas available to demonstrate your prognosticating skills: score at the end of the match or at half-time, number of goals scored, etc.

As for foreign bookmakers, Betwinner Guinea stands out with its repertoire of 46 sports including football, basketball, volleyball, tennis and hockey, among others. 1xBet offers just as much choice and has an online casino with a rich range of games. Guineans can also bet at 22Bet, where the odds are particularly high.