Mauritius has integrated the Digital Rupee, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by the Bank of Mauritius, into its horse racing industry following the approval of the Gambling Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Finance Act 2025. These legislative changes legally recognize the Digital Rupee as cash, enabling digital wagers and settlements to enhance the speed, safety, and transparency of betting activities. The amendments also establish new regulatory units to strengthen compliance and integrity, aligning the gambling sector with international anti-money laundering and anti-fraud standards.

This move coincides with Mauritius’s rapid transition toward a cashless economy, supported by growing mobile and internet payment transactions and frameworks like National MauCAS and QR-code systems that facilitate efficient digital payments. The Bank of Mauritius, which began piloting the Digital Rupee in early 2024, sees this integration as a step toward modernizing financial infrastructure and potentially enabling cross-border betting opportunities. The government views these reforms as a precedent for further digital currency adoption across other gambling sectors, reflecting a broader commitment to financial innovation and robust regulatory oversight.