Sports betting in Guinea-Bissau falls under the broader prohibition of gambling activities established by national law. There is currently no legal framework or licensing regime to permit or regulate sports wagering within the country’s borders (1).
The absence of specific legislation means that all forms of gambling—including sports betting—are treated as illegal. No government body has been empowered to issue licences or oversee operators, leaving interested participants to seek offshore alternatives (2).
"While gambling is regulated in a majority of African countries (41, 83.6%), it is prohibited in 7 (14.3%) countries (Burundi, Eritrea, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia, Sudan)—where Islam is the dominant religion, and Islam prohibits gambling."
Guinea-Bissau has not ratified any international treaties on sports betting regulation, such as the Council of Europe’s Macolin Convention. Cultural and religious factors continue to influence policymakers, making future legalisation uncertain.
Source:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9595076/
https://eprints.gla.ac.uk/275630/6/275630Suppl.pdf
Last updated: 22-05-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
