Angola’s land-based betting outpaces online platforms by 274%
Angola’s land-based gambling market performed better compared to online gambling during the third quarter of 2025. The number of land-based gambling sites shot up by 274 percent. The financial performance also went from Kz1.267 billion (€1.18 million) in Q3 2024 to Kz4.734 billion (€4.43 million) in Q3 2025. Angola’s Institute for the Supervision of Gaming (ISJ) published the figures, revealing the strength of land gambling. Revista Outside proceeded to cite the data in its article.
ISJ flags reversal of global trends
ISJ’s figures show a reversal of global digital migration trends. In fact, according to the publication, “Angola is moving in the opposite direction to global digital trends: physical and territorial betting exploded 274 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, while remote gaming revenues collapsed 54 per cent over the same period.”
The publication’s further comments on the popularity of physical gambling underline the importance of this market, which ignores global trends: “Territorial physical games—kiosks, lotteries, and fixed outlets—rose from Kz1.267 billion (€1.18 million) to Kz4.734 billion (€4.43 million), proving a clear and obvious preference for physical gambling.”
Online platforms lose ground
The online betting industry’s performance went in the opposite direction. It recorded a revenue decrease of 54 percent during the same period. The revenue decline reduced earnings from Kz2.047 billion (€1.91 million) in Q3 2024 to Kz933 million (€870,000) in Q3 2025. The tax revenue also showed a similar downward trend. Prize taxes dropped by 70.7 percent to Kz176 million (€164,000) from a previous Kz602 million (€563,000), while the gross revenue tax declined by 47.6 percent to Kz756 million (€706,000) from Kz1.445 billion (€1.35 million).
Cash and kiosks power Angola’s market
Total licensed gaming receipts in Q3 2025 were higher than Kz6.835 billion (€6.39 million). These numbers indicate continued fiscal expansion, largely driven by physical outlets that make up a lion’s share of total receipts. There were also additional licensed gaming receipts, apart from standard ones. According to the report, “The benefit that made a noticeable difference in physical betting is that it does not require an internet connection, as all wagers are done in person. Payments are made in cash, so no bank card is needed, and players can rely on physical trust, with each kiosk staffed by a person and providing a paper receipt for every bet.”
Accessibility shapes consumer choice
The territorial network is still vast and prominent. There are four companies that run 257 betting points in popular neighbourhoods, and accessibility still stands out as one of the key elements for gamblers. According to the report, “Betting is also highly accessible, with minimum stakes ranging from Kz100 (€0.09) to Kz500 (€0.47), compared to Kz1,000 (€0.94) to Kz2,000 (€1.87) for online betting platforms.”
Lessons for Angola’s operators and regulators
The high cost of mobile data and poor connectivity countrywide continue to be a national issue. The regulatory framework also continues to pose an impediment to further expansion for online betting sites; hence, cash-based and offline gambling continue to form the backbone of the market. This market trend presents an opportunity for African markets: it proves that digital-first initiatives are not necessarily predictive of success. In Angola’s growing gambling market, offline gambling outlets are leading the way.
Africa’s iGaming force is rising, and Cape Town’s shaping the continent’s future. From 03–05 March 2026, SiGMA Africa will bring together 3,000 delegates, 780 operators, and 150+ speakers to the table. This isn’t hype. It’s happening. Don’t sleep on it.
