TLDR Angola’s Institute of Games Supervision (ISJ) opened a 30-day licensing window for gambling operators. The transitional regime took effect on July 1, following a Circular presented on June 29. Operators can secure provisional approval while the government finalizes rules under the Gaming Activity Law. The rule covers operators whose licenses lapsed before or after the law took effect, if they notified the regulator. Angola’s gambling revenue grew 75.1% over the past year, with parafiscal revenue up 24% in February.
Angola’s gambling regulator has given operators a short window to get their paperwork in order. The Institute of Games Supervision, known as ISJ, opened a 30-day licensing period starting July 1.
The move gives operators a chance to secure provisional approval. This comes as the country works to finish rules tied to its Gaming Activity Law.
The regulator introduced the change through a Circular. It was presented on June 29 during a session at the Michael Kennedy Auditorium.
ISJ says the goal is to keep the sector stable and legally compliant. Operators can keep running their businesses while final regulations are written.
“The document aims to ensure legal compliance and safeguard the stability of the sector,” ISJ stated. The agency said this covers the period until formal regulations are published and future public tenders are completed.
Angola Continues Gambling Reform
The Gaming Activity Law was enacted in October 2024. It was designed to update how Angola’s gambling sector is supervised.
The transitional rules are meant to keep the market steady. They also give the government time to finish detailed regulations and prepare licensing tenders.
The Circular applies to operators whose licenses expired after the new law took effect. These businesses now have a path to keep operating during the transition.
It also covers operators whose licenses lapsed