Licensing and regulation: Can we get a licence?

The statutory basis for Zambian gambling licensing changed materially this cycle. The Gaming and Lotteries Act No. 4 of 2024 repeals and replaces the Betting Control Act (Cap. 167), the Casino Act, and the Lotteries Act; the Act took effect on 1 January 2025. Licensing authority has moved from the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) to the newly created Zambia Gaming and Lotteries Board (ZGLB), which is now the current licensing authority for gambling in Zambia. The operative statutory basis for all Zambian gambling licence classes is the Gaming and Lotteries Act No. 4 of 2024, and no longer the repealed Betting Control Act, Casino Act, or Lotteries Act. This rests on primary legislation rather than ministerial circular or regulator guidance, giving the new framework a durable statutory basis. The finding is Probable-confidence, sourced from a single Tier-1 primary-legislation document with no corroborating Tier-2 or Tier-3 coverage identified within the collection window; substantive licensing conditions, fees, and obligations beyond the identity of the regulator and instrument were not addressed by evidence available this cycle.