Detailed information on legislation, sports and clubs
Legal and regulated by the Gambling Authority. License required. 10% tax on gross revenue.
Legislation is governed by the Gambling Act of Regulation in place.
Gambling Authority
License required, 10% tax
Licensed sports betting sites are not blocked. You can freely access authorized operators.
Football is very popular in Botswana. The national team, the "Zebras", takes part in African competitions.
Botswana has a competitive professional football league. Here are the main clubs that dominate the championship:
Gaborone • Main club
Gaborone • Historic club
Pula (BWP)
UTC+2 (CAT)
Penetration rate: ~64%
✅ Legal & Regulated
~2.4 million
Gaborone
Licensed operators: Betway, 1xBet
Last update: 24 November 2025
The information presented is based on current legislation. We regularly update our data to reflect legislative changes.