Mali Foresees Revenue Growth in Sports Betting in 2027

Mali’s draft 2027 budget targets tax revenue from sports betting profits to reach FCFA54.4 billion (US$96.3 million), an increase of 8.8% over the updated 2026 estimate. Also, the draft Finance Bill proposes setting up betting locations for high-stakes clients, integrating new gaming operators, and growing PMU-Mali betting network. The legislative process continues to govern the objectives and improvements. The proposed Finance Bill was approved by Mali’s Council of Ministers on September 18, 2026. The proposed 2027 budget is one of the bills that the National Transition Council is expected to review at its October session, which began on October 5.