TLDR Mauritius has proposed over 30 amendments to its Gambling Regulatory Authority Act as part of the 2026–2027 Budget. The reforms would allow digital gaming licensing for existing casino, gaming house, and limited payout machine operators. The Gambling Regulatory Authority would gain new divisions, including one focused on responsible gambling. Betting and casino servers would need constant connection to government monitoring systems. The separate hotel casino licence category would be removed entirely.
Mauritius has proposed one of the largest changes to its gambling laws in recent memory. The plan is laid out in Section 44 of the Annex to the Budget Speech 2026–2027.
It includes more than 30 amendments to the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act. The changes touch licensing, taxes, compliance, and how the industry is overseen.
The reforms still need to pass through two pieces of legislation. These are the Finance Bill 2026 and the Economic and Financial Measures Bill 2026, before reaching Parliament for final approval.
New Rules for Digital Gaming
Digital gaming sits at the center of the proposed changes. The government wants to let existing casino operators, gaming house operators, and limited payout machine operators apply for digital gaming licenses.
To get approved, operators would need to submit certified copies of their game rules to the Gambling Regulatory Authority. This is meant to give regulators a clear record of what games are being offered.
A new legal definition of “digital games” would also be added to the law. This gives regulators a clearer basis for enforcement.
Every digital platform and product would need testing and certification. This would have to be done by an independent, accredited laboratory before players can access the games.
The Gambling Regulatory Authority itself would grow under the plan. Two new divisions are proposed, one for responsible gambling and