BCLB licence fees are moderate-to-low by regional standards. A retail sportsbook licence can cost up to ZMW 100,000 (≈USD 4,500–5,000) depending on the number of outlets; full casino operations may require initial fees of roughly ZMW 150,000 (≈USD 7,000) with renewal fees around ZMW 50,000 (≈USD 2,300). These are ballpark estimates that vary by licence type and exchange rate; the precise statutory fee schedule should be confirmed directly with the BCLB. Zambia remains competitively priced relative to many African jurisdictions.
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Zambia · Question 04 of 11
Licence fees: What do the licences cost?
Favourable · Uncertain · AI-generated · Back to full Zambia report →
Key section parameters
| Jurisdiction | Zambia (ZM) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Recorded in register |
| Favourability | Favourable |
| Confidence | Uncertain |
| Review status | AI-generated |
| Last collected | 18 Oct 2026 |
Summary answer
BCLB licence fees are moderate-to-low by regional standards. A retail sportsbook licence can cost up to ZMW 100,000 (≈USD 4,500–5,000) depending on the number of outlets; full casino operations may require initial fees of roughly ZMW 150,000 (≈USD 7,000) with renewal fees around ZMW 50,000 (≈USD 2,3…