pawaTech said in a statement: \u201cThis difficult decision results from the current market environment in Senegal, which has created significant challenges<\/strong> for locally licensed and taxed operators. High taxes<\/strong>, a payment monopoly and significant regulatory fees have placed local operators at a clear disadvantage<\/strong> compared to offshore operators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n These challenges, the company explained, have created an uneven playing field<\/strong>, making it difficult for locally regulated businesses to operate compliantly while delivering the competitive products<\/strong> and offers customers expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n pawaTech said its local partners remain committed to responsible, transparent and sustainable operations across Africa<\/strong>. \u201cIn other African markets<\/strong> with competitive taxation and open payment systems, locally licensed operators like betPawa played a vital role in providing a compelling and responsible product<\/strong> to consumers, expanding the gaming industry, increasing government tax revenues<\/strong> and creating local jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regulatory hurdles in Senegal have driven much activity abroad. \u201cIn Senegal, however, the restrictive conditions<\/strong> have instead pushed much of the activity offshore<\/strong>, weakening the positive impact of licensed operators on both the economy and the community,\u201d said pawaTech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company added: \u201cWhile current conditions in Senegal make continued operations impossible, we remain hopeful<\/strong> that conditions will improve, allowing us to return and once again contribute positively to the local economy<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company’s commitment to responsible gaming is further demonstrated by its membership in the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA)<\/strong>, which aims to bolster sports betting integrity across African markets. Customers in Senegal have been assured that “all funds remain safe and will be returned promptly following the closure”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The latest move allows betPawa to concentrate on markets across Africa where regulation supports growth, innovation and community impact, continuing to drive the expansion<\/strong> of the continent\u2019s gaming industry while promoting responsible and sustainable gaming<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/BETPAWA-1.jpg\")
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