Angola’s gambling industry delivered another strong month in February 2026, with the Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) reporting parafiscal revenue above Kz2.8bn (€3.1m).
The figure represented a 24% increase from January, driven mainly by stronger tax receipts. According to data published by O País, tax revenue from gaming activities rose by 25.3%, outpacing the overall growth rate. Other revenue streams fell slightly, but the surge in tax collections more than compensated for those declines.
This latest monthly performance builds on broader trends, which indicated that Angola’s total gaming revenue rose 75.1 per cent year on year in Q3 2025, driven by a 274 per cent surge in land-based betting, even as online revenue declined. The shift towards more easily regulated retail channels has supported stronger tax capture, helping to reinforce the ISJ’s ability to convert gambling activity into consistent and growing public revenue.
Angola’s gambling market showed strong momentum, with land-based betting leading the way. In the third quarter of 2025, overall gaming revenue climbed 75.1% compared to the previous year, and retail betting alone surged by 274%.
This sharp rise came even as online gaming slipped, highlighting how players are moving toward physical betting channels. That shift has made it easier for regulators to capture taxes, strengthening the ISJ’s role in turning gambling activity into steady public income.
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Catching on a record high 60% revenue rise in 2025!
What is being recorded in Angola this year is a continuous stream of last years record breaking revenue returns. Angola recorded 28.2 billion (26.2 million euros) Kwanza in return revenues in 2025 which was 60% more than 2024.
As things stand Angola is becoming a gaming stronghold in Africa and its only a matter of time and it will up there with the likes of South Africa. As of the last quarter of 2025 Angola had 24 licensed operators,this leaving the market up for grabs for investors and market players out there.
