Online gaming regulations introduced by Equatorial Guinea, with Mascott Capital Partners receiving a master license for the sector.
Equatorial Guinea is making a bold move to position itself as a competitive player in the global online gaming industry. The African nation has launched a comprehensive regulatory framework to govern online gaming, betting, and casino operations, marking a significant development in its gaming legislation.
The new framework, introduced by the Government of Equatorial Guinea in 2025, aims to legalize and structure the online gambling sector under governmental oversight and compliance standards. The key details of this iGaming regulatory framework include the granting of a Master Licence to Mascott Capital Partners, empowering them to operate within this newly established framework and potentially oversee other licensees or activities under this regime.
This move represents Equatorial Guinea’s formal entry into regulating the online gambling industry, and it is expected to promote the country as a recognized jurisdiction for remote online gaming, online gambling, and online casino businesses. The launch signals a new era of regulated digital entertainment within Equatorial Guinea, and it is hoped that this initiative will diversify the country's economy by attracting international investment to the digital space.
Mascott Capital Partners' digital platform will assist in submitting online gaming license applications in Equatorial Guinea. However, there is no detailed publicly available information on the licensing terms, fees, consumer protection measures, or technological requirements within this framework beyond the initial launch and master license award to Mascott Capital Partners.
In addition, the Equatorial Guinea Ministry for Tourism and Tourism Infrastructure has launched online gaming, online betting, and online casinos. The government has not disclosed any details about the regulations or rules governing these new online gaming services, but the development is expected to strengthen consumer confidence in the remote online gaming services provided under Equatorial Guinea's jurisdiction.
It is important to note that this news does not provide specific details about the timeline for the implementation of these new online gaming services. Nevertheless, this launch is one of the most significant measures taken by gaming regulators in Equatorial Guinea's history. The move aims to position Equatorial Guinea as a competitive player in the global online gaming industry and to ensure that the online gaming sector operates under a clear and formal legal structure.
