Cape Verde field guide ยท June 2026
Sports Betting in Cape Verde: Comparing Bookmakers and Sportsbooks
You should use only gambling operators and domains authorised under Cape Verdeโs local rules. Use the traffic ranking above to see which sportsbooks attract visitors, then check legality, payments, terms and player protection before you decide what to do.
The essentials
Cape Verde at a glance
Market status
Licensed Only
Yes โ Legal
Minimum age
18+
Age limits may vary by product
Player tax
Taxed โ 20% (Lottery only)
Treatment can depend on product and licence
Regulator
Inspeรงรฃo Geral de Jogos (IGJ)
Confirm the current authority
Last checked
June 2026
Framework year: 2015
Local betting picture
What attracts sports bettors in Cape Verde?
What Cabo Verde bets on most
Surprising fact Totoloto & Joker Lottery The national lottery games, operated by the Red Cross, are extremely popular, with jackpots for games like Totoloto reaching 50 million escudos (approx. $480,000). The launch of a national digital platform in 2024 has made these games even more accessible.
Market context
How gambling activity is divided
Market share and website traffic measure different things and should not be directly compared.
Verify it yourself
Six checks you can make before you play
Your money
Winnings and tax
Your tax position
Taxed โ 20% (Lottery only)
Your tax treatment can depend on the product, operator licence and personal circumstances in Cape Verde. Keep transaction records and get professional advice for unusual amounts or offshore play.
Quick answers
What you may still want to know
Is sports betting legal in Cape Verde?
You should use only gambling operators and domains authorised under Cape Verdeโs local rules.
How old do you need to be?
The minimum age is 18+.
Do you pay tax on winnings?
Taxed โ 20% (Lottery only).
Who regulates gambling in Cape Verde?
Inspeรงรฃo Geral de Jogos (IGJ)
Why can a website appear in several rankings?
A multi-product operator can offer both sports betting and casino games. Pure lottery and information websites remain in their own categories.
Methodology & sources
Traffic rankings measure audience activity; category rules describe a websiteโs product; local law determines whether you may use it. A high rank is never an endorsement.
Regulations were last checked in June 2026. Check again before depositing because rules, licences and tax treatment can change.
- igj.cv โ
- jogoscruzvermelha.cv โ
- casinoroyal.cv โ
- Terra Nova โ
- Expresso das Ilhas โ
- A Naรงรฃo โ
- A Naรงรฃo โ
- Inforpress โ
- Yogonet โ
- H2 Gambling Capital Global Tracker โ
This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.