Covering online betting, remote gaming and virtual casinos, this licence puts Equatorial Guinea on the map as a serious player<\/strong> ready to shake up the international online gambling market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This marks the\u00a0first time<\/strong>\u00a0the country is launching a fully regulated online gambling licensing framework, a move poised to\u00a0generate revenue<\/strong>, enforce consumer protections and stamp out illegal operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe granting of this master licence marks a new era for Equatorial Guinea and signals our commitment to a\u00a0regulated, internationally recognised<\/strong>\u00a0digital gambling sector,\u201d said the Equatorial Guinea Government office, in a press statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The licence has been awarded by Minister of Tourism and Tourism Infrastructure Antonio Borupu, and is backed by the country’s Law 2\/1995 and the tax reforms of Law 10\/2017, which overhaul gambling regulations, streamline taxation and bolster designated contributions to public initiatives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis initiative reflects our ambition to attract global investment, drive economic diversification<\/strong> and ensure responsible gaming practices under our national jurisdiction,\u201d said the Government office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mascott Capital Partners<\/strong> will serve as the central gateway for multinational gaming companies looking to enter Equatorial Guinea\u2019s regulated digital gaming market. Through its proprietary platform, Mascott will manage remote licences, onboarding and compliance through a single digital portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The new online Gaming, Betting and Casino Licensing Framework is designed with strict enforcement mechanisms<\/strong>. Operators must meet rigorous financial, legal and ethical benchmarks. These include age verification, anti-money laundering compliance, regular audits and clear rules on player bonuses and advertising. The law also mandates transparency, data retention and user risk disclosures<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With this move, Equatorial Guinea positions itself as a serious contender in Africa\u2019s digital gaming evolution and is sending a clear message to operators worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cEquatorial Guinea is now open for business<\/strong> in the remote online gambling space and we are committed to ensuring that every player, partner and platform meets the highest international standards,\u201d added the Government office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Country launches strong framework, welcoming global online betting and casino operators in booming igaming market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2809,"featured_media":6050,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":false,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"Equatorial Guinea has launched a comprehensive, regulated online gambling licensing framework, awarding its inaugural Online Gaming Master Licence to Cyprus-based Mascott Capital Partners. This strategic move positions the nation as a new player in the global iGaming market, aiming to attract international operators, generate revenue, and enforce stringent consumer protection and compliance standards. 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