The policy came into force on August 4 2026, with LONAB outlining the framework in a communiqu\u00e9 published by Burkina24 on August 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The policy seeks to balance economic performance, player satisfaction<\/strong> and sustainable value creation while promoting responsible gaming. It is built around three commitments: “strengthening responsible governance, developing responsible gaming activities and reinforcing LONAB\u2019s social responsibility”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under the governance commitment, LONAB said it will focus on integrity, accountability, training and compliance with regulatory requirements. The policy also covers the design, marketing and distribution of gaming products and services. LONAB said communications should provide clear information on game rules<\/strong>, chances of winning and the risks associated with excessive gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its social-responsibility measures include prevention, information and awareness initiatives, alongside collaboration with institutional and social stakeholders<\/strong>. LONAB\u2019s message was summed up by its motto: \u201cPlaying should remain a pleasure: let\u2019s play responsibly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The policy builds on LONAB\u2019s existing responsible-gambling work rather than introducing the concept for the first time. It also follows recent efforts to strengthen governance and compliance. In June, LONAB partnered with Burkina Faso\u2019s data-protection authority<\/a>, the Commission de l\u2019Informatique et des Libert\u00e9s (CIL), on a nationwide campaign to improve personal-data handling across its workforce and sales network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The policy comes as Burkina Faso continues to reshape its gambling framework, including its approach to online gaming. In March, the Council of Ministers<\/strong> considered a draft decree covering the concession, organisation, operation and control of games of chance at LONAB. The government identified gaps in the existing framework, including the absence of regulation for online games of chance and the operation of online games by unauthorised operators outside state control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The proposed decree sought to give LONAB exclusive responsibility for organising and operating online games of chance in Burkina Faso, with the government saying the move would improve player protection, strengthen financial-flow traceability<\/strong>, increase state tax revenues and support social programmes financed by LONAB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The August policy formalises LONAB\u2019s existing responsible-gambling commitments as Burkina Faso continues to modernise its gambling sector.<\/p>\n\n\nLONAB\u2019s broader compliance drive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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