Tunisia Revises Gambling Laws to Tighten Oversight and Protect Sports Integrity
Tunisia has taken a major step in reforming its gambling and sports-betting sector with the unveiling of a revised draft law aimed at modernising regulations, cracking down on unlicensed operators, and safeguarding the integrity of sporting competitions.
The initiative was presented by Sadok Mourali, Minister of Youth and Sports, who emphasised the government’s commitment to aligning the sector with international standards. According to a Webdo report, Mourali stated, “The minister presented the complete revision of the draft law on games of chance, money and sports betting, which was adapted to international standards to combat manipulation and money laundering.”
The legislation is now under review by the Prime Ministry before it heads to the Council of Ministers. Experts say the draft addresses long-standing gaps in regulation, particularly in online betting, where offshore platforms have often operated outside domestic oversight. Meanwhile, casinos and state lotteries continue to be tightly controlled.
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The report added: “The objective is to secure the sector and prevent any external influence likely to harm the integrity of the competitions.”
The revised framework was developed in consultation with the Central Bank and the Competition Council, balancing economic interests with the need for fair and transparent sporting events. It is part of a wider push to improve sports governance, covering club management, stadium safety, and competition oversight. Details on licensing, taxation, and online betting regulations have not yet been released and analysts note that the full impact of the law will become clearer once these provisions are published and implemented.
