Mozambique has officially approved a dedicated legal framework to regulate online gambling, separating digital platforms from traditional land-based casino concessions.
The Council of Ministers sanctioned the regulation following a sharp decline in tax revenues generated by physical gaming venues across the country.
Government figures show casino tax collections plunged to $5.6 million in 2025, reaching just over half of the targeted budget projection.
Officials attribute the financial shortfall directly to the rapid migration of local players toward accessible digital and mobile betting alternatives.
Economy Minister Basílio Muhate emphasized that authorities will intensify regulatory oversight to ensure maximum transparency while actively combatting illicit operations.
State regulators aim to enforce stricter compliance across the digital landscape while curbing the societal impact of reckless gambling habits.
The fresh legislative measure equips authorities with stronger legal leverage to target untaxed offshore gambling portals operating within national borders.
Industry representatives plan to lobby technology institutes to block foreign platforms that siphon revenue away from the domestic economy.
Key operational guidelines, including license fee structures, taxation rates, and minimum capital requisites, remain awaiting official public disclosure by regulators.