Resident checklist
Do this first
- Match the brand on igj.co.mz licensed-entities table; prefer Licenciada em operação.
- Same-name KYC on M-Pesa / e-Mola.
Licensed/Regulated
Resident guide · Maputo, Beira, Nampula
Sports Betting in Mozambique
An IGJ-licensed market: open the Inspectorate’s licensed-entities table first, then ask which book settles M-Pesa / e-Mola in the same name — Portuguese UI optional, licence row mandatory.
- Age
- Not confirmed — check the regulator
- Watch
- Inspecção Geral de Jogos (IGJ)
- Reviewed
- 9 October 2026
Premier LeagueMoçambolaMambas / CAFBasketball
Mozambique
Mambas. Metical. Hollywoodbets shops.
Local rail
M-Pesa · e-Mola · mKesh · bank transfer
africasportsbetting.comComparison onlyNo live tote
How it feels on the ground
Maputo and Beira phones are Premier League phones, with Moçambola interest when the broadcast cooperates. Portuguese labels on apps are normal; the habit that matters is still English-simple: check IGJ’s licensed-entities page, prefer rows marked in operation, then test M-Pesa / e-Mola payouts in your own name.
What is legal here
Online sports betting has an established IGJ licensing path. The Inspecção Geral de Jogos publishes Entidades Licenciadas with company name, brand (marca), and operating vs non-operating flags. Use IGJ as on igj.co.mz unless a primary rename is verified. Player tax treatment: Not confirmed — check the regulator. Not tax advice. Age: Not confirmed — check the regulator.
- Legal for adults on IGJ-licensed operators — check the public entidades table and operating flag.
- A South African shop brand still needs Mozambican paper to take Maputo bets.
- Metical cashier. Rand-only is the wrong country.
- Prefer rows marked Licenciada em operação. Non-operating / empty-marca rows are not shortlist candidates.
Resident checklist
Do not treat as paper
- Tipster books with no IGJ row.
- Treat a South African app as automatic Mozambique paper.
Who regulates it
Inspecção Geral de Jogos (IGJ)
Licenses and inspects gaming / sports-betting entities; publishes Entidades Licenciadas on igj.co.mz. Contacts: igj@igj.co.mz.
Open the official source →Operators we can pin
IGJ public Entidades Licenciadas (company + marca + operating flag). Editorial shortlist: Betway · PremierBet · Hollywood Bets — familiar regional products that also appear as IGJ operating marcas. Treat South African logins as a different country. Re-confirm em operação before you deposit.
Comparison only · re-check the live register
Betway
JSE – Jogos Sociais E Entretenimento, SA on IGJ tables we reviewed.
Hollywood Bets
Hollywood Bets as published marca.
PremierBet
Two 11, Lda.
Also on IGJ tables (888 Bet, 1XBet, Jogabets, Elephant Bet, and others)
See the live IGJ table.
Popular sports
English football dominates. Moçambola and Mambas windows matter when accessible. Portuguese-language coverage is a plus, not a licence.
Premier LeagueMoçambolaMambas / CAFBasketball
How payments work
Currency is MZN. Metical on the Mozambican site. A USD/crypto-only page is usually not the local IGJ product.
M-Pesa
Primary mobile-money rail for many bettors. Books that settle M-Pesa cleanly get used.
e-Mola
Second major wallet (Movitel).
mKesh
Third historic wallet — coverage varies.
Bank transfer and cash shops
Name-matched banks for larger amounts. Branded agents only; keep the receipt.
Responsible gambling
Age: Not confirmed — check the regulator. Use deposit / loss limits and self-exclusion where licensed apps offer them. Prefer IGJ / operator complaints paths over “recovery” scams.
Frequently asked questions
Is sports betting legal in Mozambique?+
Yes for adults on IGJ-licensed operators — check the public entidades table and operating flag.
How do I check a brand?+
Open the IGJ licensed-entities page and match company / marca. Prefer em operação.
Do I need Portuguese?+
Helpful for support and UI; the licence row matters more than language.
Can I use my South African Hollywoodbets account in Maputo?+
Do not assume it. Different country, different licence, different currency.
Sources & updates
Last reviewed 9 October 2026.
- IGJ Entidades Licenciadas — Licensed entities list on igj.co.mz.
Betting laws and product offerings move. Check official sources before you play. This is comparison and education only.
How we label markets →Responsible gambling →