A Zola View report states: \u201cFaced with this impasse<\/strong>, the French company decided to throw in the towel. A few months later, Betclic\u2019s Beninese subsidiary closed its doors.\u201d Industry observers say the move highlights the risks international <\/strong>operators face when fiscal policies change abruptly in emerging digital markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under the 2025 Finance Law, online gambling operators in Benin are subject to a 25 per cent<\/strong> tax on gross gaming revenue (GGR), calculated as wagers minus prizes paid out. Crucially, the levy <\/strong>is applied before operating expenses or other deductions, significantly increasing<\/strong> the cost of doing business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This approach contrasts with C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire\u2019s tax model<\/strong>, where licensed operators are primarily subject to standard corporate income tax of 30 per cent on net profits<\/strong>, along with a 15 per cent withholding tax on payments to non-resident service providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because taxation in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire applies after expenses, payouts and other deductible costs, the overall fiscal burden is generally lower<\/strong> and more predictable than Benin\u2019s gross-revenue-based regime, making it a more financially manageable<\/strong> market for international operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While withdrawing from Benin, Betclic continues to expand in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, where it operates under an online betting licence within a regulated<\/strong> gambling framework. The company opened its Abidjan office in 2022 and offers online sports betting and casino games under the supervision of local authorities. Betclic\u2019s Ivorian business has contributed to growth<\/strong> in non-France markets for its parent company, driven by sustained momentum<\/strong> in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since launching in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Betclic has emerged as a success story within the country\u2019s regulated gambling sector. In 2025, the operator contributed to 16.4 per cent <\/strong>growth in Banijay Gaming\u2019s non-France online casino revenue, alongside strong performance<\/strong> in Portugal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Betclic has positioned itself as a safe, accessible and culturally engaged <\/strong>platform, running locally relevant responsible-gaming campaigns with influencers and supporting community<\/strong> initiatives such as youth sports sponsorships and road-safety awareness programmes. These activities underline both commercial progress and a commitment to social <\/strong>responsibility in West Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Analysts say the contrasting <\/strong>outcomes in Benin and C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire underline the importance of clear, stable and predictable regulation in attracting and retaining international gambling operators. Sudden fiscal shifts can drive established companies to exit a market, while structured<\/strong> frameworks are more likely to support legal operations, sustainable revenue growth and responsible player engagement.<\/p>\n\n\nBetclic finds momentum in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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