The National Lottery of Burundi (LONA) has revealed the digital payment network supporting its gambling transaction monitoring system, identifying Lumicash, Bancobu Enoti, Cashtel and Ihela as the payment providers used to monitor financial flows across the country’s licensed gambling sector.
The system was unveiled during a LONA press conference, where the regulator said the initiative would improve transparency, strengthen regulatory oversight and help ensure gambling taxes and levies are collected accurately. The announcement provides further detail on the payment infrastructure behind LONA’s monitoring system as the authority continues to tighten supervision of licensed gambling operators.
Payment system strengthens oversight
LONA said the transaction monitoring system was developed in collaboration with the four payment providers to monitor financial transactions processed through licensed operators. The regulator said the system is intended to improve visibility over gambling payments and support compliance with Burundi’s regulatory framework.
The authority added that the enhanced monitoring system forms part of its wider efforts to modernise gambling governance, improve transparency and strengthen oversight of the regulated market.
Speaking during the press conference, LONA Commercial Director Félicien Ndoricimpa said the regulator would continue reinforcing supervision of licensed gambling operators while encouraging consumers to use only authorised betting and gaming services.
According to Burundian news outlet Intumwa, Ndoricimpa said Burundi has several licensed operators offering online sports betting, lottery products, casinos and raffles. He also warned that some companies continue to offer gambling services without the licences required under national regulations.
Regulator confirms licensed operators
LONA also restated the list of operators authorised to provide online gambling services in Burundi. The regulator identified Bubet, Méga Loto, 1TBet, Rahisibet, King’s and 888Stars as licensed online operators.
For land based gaming, Lydia Ludic remains the country’s only licensed operator authorised to conduct casino activities and ticket based gaming.
The regulator urged players to use only licensed operators, stating that investigations had identified companies offering gambling services without authorisation. It warned that operators found to be breaching Burundi’s gambling laws would face legal sanctions.
Broader reforms continue
The payment monitoring initiative comes as LONA continues a broader programme of regulatory reforms. The authority is preparing to transition into a dedicated Gambling Regulatory Authority while also introducing an NSoft powered Gambling Management System.
The new Gambling Management System is expected to strengthen licensing, improve compliance monitoring and support digital governance across Burundi’s regulated gambling market. LONA said the enhanced transaction monitoring system complements these reforms by providing greater oversight of financial flows within the sector.
The regulator also reminded organisations wishing to organise raffles or lottery promotions that they must first obtain approval before holding such events. It added that organisers are required to comply with the applicable 10 per cent tax on raffle tickets, while players must pay the relevant tax on both their stakes and winnings in line with Burundi’s gambling regulations.
LONA concluded by encouraging Burundians to gamble responsibly. The regulator urged players to treat gambling as a form of entertainment rather than a source of income and to prioritise family welfare and productive economic activities while participating in licensed gambling services.
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