List Of African Nations With The Highest Gambling Rate

Polls conducted in May 2017 and December 2021 by Geopoll revealed startling information about African nations’ gambling practices. Below are a list of African Nations with the highest gambling rate.

Kenya takes front lead in African gambling, with an astonishing 83.90% of Kenyans engaging in gambling. This number has continued to rise despite regulatory measures put in place.

Right behind Kenya in the rundown is Nigeria, with 78% of Nigerians endulging in gambling. Notably, Nigerians have the highest average monthly bet spending.

South Africa, which is known for its numerous betting chances, has 74% of respondents who gamble. Surprisingly, lotteries took out football as the most prominent betting choice (29.3% vs. 53%).

Visiting the East coast, comes Tanzania, where 63% of citizens indulge in gambling with football remaining the most popular choice. Uganda has also detected an increase in its betting culture, with 59% of the population partaking.

As we descend deeper into the intriguing world of African gambling, let us check the full rundown below, which highlights the percentage per population and preferences in different countries.

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List Of African Nations With The Highest Gambling Rate

1. Kenya 83.90% Football (Soccer)
2. Nigeria 78% Football (Soccer)
3. South Africa 74% Football (Soccer)
4. Ghana 70% Lotteries (Lotto)
5. Tanzania 63% Football (Soccer)
6. Uganda 59% Football (Soccer)

Written by Ghana Education News Editorial Staff

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