pawaTech, the licensor of the betPawa brand across Africa, today announced that betPawa will cease operations in Senegal, effective 22nd September 2025.

This difficult decision results from the current market environment in Senegal, which has created significant challenges for locally licensed and taxed operators. High taxes, a payment monopoly, and significant regulatory fees have placed local operators at a clear disadvantage compared to off-shore operators. This has created an uneven playing field where locally regulated businesses cannot operate compliantly and deliver the competitive products and offers that customers expect. 

In other African markets with competitive taxation and open payment systems, locally  licensed operators like betPawa played a vital role in providing a compelling and responsible product to consumers, expanding the gaming industry, increasing government tax revenues, and creating local jobs. In Senegal, however, the restrictive conditions have instead pushed much of the activity offshore, weakening the positive impact of licensed operators on both the economy and the community.

pawaTech and its local partners remain committed to responsible, transparent, and sustainable operations across Africa. While current conditions in Senegal make continued operations impossible, we remain hopeful that conditions will improve, allowing us to return and once again contribute positively to the local economy.

Customers in Senegal can be assured that all funds remain safe and will be returned promptly following the closure.

For further information, please contact:

press@pawatech.com