Online crypto casino BC.GAME has been granted two licences in one of Africa’s most emerging markets.
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya has issued BC’s local entity, Blockdance Africa Limited, both a public gaming licence and a bookmakers off the course licence – enabling BC.GAME to operate in the Kenyan market.
The public gaming licence allows BC.GAME to operate casino-type activities, such as online slots and table games. Meanwhile, the bookmakers off the course licence pertains to sports betting.
“Kenya has always been at the heart of Africa’s gaming culture,” a BC.GAME spokesperson commented. “We’re excited to bring our platform to the community here, and we look forward to engaging with local sports, technology, and cultural initiatives as part of our journey.”
Seeking regulation
According to BC.GAME, gaining certification in Kenya fits with its goal of securing licences in jurisdictions around the world.
In late 2024, the operator withdrew from the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao due to its “increasingly hostile environment for operators”, and was forced to reject a court ruling that declared it bankrupt.
The operator also ceased operations in the UK amid this speculation.
It has subsequently reemerged as a new company in Anjouan, a small autonomous island in the Comoros Islands, where its parent company Twocent Technology Limited holds a licence.
Kenya continues to thrive
Like lots of countries across Africa, increased mobile penetration has unlocked iGaming for a whole new section of Kenya’s population.
As a result, the BCLB has responded by pushing to increase regulation, especially around advertising.
Following a 30-day ad blackout implemented on 29 April, the BCLB published an extensive list of rules that operators must follow, including refraining from using celebrities, influencers and content creators to endorse or promote gambling.
In addition, all proposed adverts must be approved by the BCLB before publication and also classified by the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB).
However, in a boost to operators and players alike, Kenya’s National Parliament approved a cut in excise duty on bets from 15% to 5% in June, as well as changed when the tax is paid to when a player transfers funds from their mobile money wallet to a betting account.
MP Kimani Kuria confirmed the change has been made to improve tax enforcement. According to reports, between July 2024 and March 2025, the Kenya Revenue Authority collected Sh9.97bn (£56.6m) in excise duty, an increase of 24% from the previous review period.
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