Mali’s draft 2027 budget targets tax revenue from sports betting profits to reach FCFA54.4 billion (US$96.3 million), an increase of 8.8% over the updated 2026 estimate.
Also, the draft Finance Bill proposes setting up betting locations for high-stakes clients, integrating new gaming operators, and growing PMU-Mali betting network. The legislative process continues to govern the objectives and improvements.
The proposed Finance Bill was approved by Mali’s Council of Ministers on September 18, 2026. The proposed 2027 budget is one of the bills that the National Transition Council is expected to review at its October session, which began on October 5.
The legislative procedure continues to govern the revenue targets and proposed PMU-Mali amendments. PMU-Mali is a state-affiliated gambling organization that operates in Mali’s sports and horse racing betting markets. Its operations is part of the regulated gambling industry in the nation.
Under the PMU-Mali and casino lines, the revenue tables in Mali’s Draft Finance Bill for 2027 also anticipate increased tax receipts. The PMU-Mali budget is expected to increase by 9.1% to FCFA25.47 billion (US$45.1 million) from FCFA23.34 billion (US$41.3 million) in the updated 2026 budget. From FCFA325.5m (US$576,000) to FCFA355.1m (US$629,000), tax receipts under casinos are expected to increase by almost 9.1%.
According to the draft, PMU-Mali will continue to implement commercial and incentive changes, including integrating new gaming operators, growing the Avant la Réunion (ALR) betting network, and creating more Pendant la Réunion (PLR) betting locations for high-stakes bettors.
