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Cote d'Ivoire's pari-mutuel (pool) horse-racing and sports betting operator, consistent with PMU's wider state-linked African operating model
Visit PMU'CI →Pros
- Genuinely operated by LONACI, Cote d'Ivoire's own state national lottery, since 1994 — independently confirmed
- Member of the Association of African Lotteries, with an international partnership with PMU France
- Confirmed live official digital platform (lonacionline.ci) plus USSD access
- No unfair bonus wagering terms to navigate, since no deposit bonus is offered
Cons
- No welcome deposit bonus for new players (structural to the pari-mutuel model)
- The previously-referenced pmu.ci domain does not resolve — use lonacionline.ci instead
Our verdict
PMU'CI is Cote d'Ivoire's pari-mutuel (pool) horse-racing betting product, genuinely operated by LONACI (Loterie Nationale de Cote d'Ivoire), the country's state national lottery, exclusively since 1994 - independently confirmed via Ivorian press and by directly reaching LONACI's own live digital platform, lonacionline.ci. LONACI belongs to the Association of African Lotteries and partners internationally with PMU France (e.g. the Grand Prix d'Afrique race). Per our bonus data, it does not offer a welcome deposit bonus - structurally consistent with the pari-mutuel model, where all stakes are pooled and paid out proportionally rather than matched by the house against fixed odds, the same principle used in France itself. Bettors should use LONACI's genuine channels (lonacionline.ci or USSD *590*3#), not the previously-referenced pmu.ci domain, which does not resolve.
How we rated it
Trust & licensing (27%)8.5
Genuinely operated by LONACI, Cote d'Ivoire's own state national lottery, exclusively running PMU since 1994 — independently confirmed via Ivorian press and by directly reaching LONACI's own live platform. LONACI belongs to the Association of African Lotteries and partners internationally with PMU France.
Sportsbook (36%)6.5
A pari-mutuel (pool) horse-racing betting operator run by the state lottery since 1994, with a confirmed live digital platform (lonacionline.ci) and USSD access.
Customer support (18%)6
LONACI's own digital platform advertises 24/7 assistance; as an established state institution running the product for over 30 years, there is genuine institutional accountability.
Bonuses & value (18%)5
No welcome deposit bonus is offered, per our bonus data - consistent with the pari-mutuel (pool) betting model, which structurally does not use percentage-match deposit bonuses the way fixed-odds sportsbooks do.
Welcome bonus
Quick facts
| Type | Pari-mutuel (pool) horse-racing betting, state-operated |
| Operator | LONACI (Loterie Nationale de Cote d'Ivoire), state national lottery, since 1994 — independently confirmed |
| Genuine access | lonacionline.ci (live, confirmed) or USSD *590*3# - not pmu.ci, which does not resolve |
| Bonus status | No welcome deposit bonus - structural feature of the pari-mutuel model, per our bonus data |
Where PMU'CI is licensed
PMU'CI appears on the official register in 1 country — 1 for sports betting and 0 for casino. We only feature it in markets where it holds a licence to accept you.
Africa (1)
About PMU'CI
PMU'CI is Cote d'Ivoire's pari-mutuel (pool) horse-racing betting product, genuinely operated by LONACI, the country's state national lottery, exclusively since 1994 — independently confirmed via Ivorian press and LONACI's own live digital platform (lonacionline.ci). LONACI is a member of the Association of African Lotteries and partners internationally with PMU France.
FAQ
Does PMU'CI offer a welcome bonus?
No - it does not offer a percentage-match deposit bonus, which is a structural feature of the pari-mutuel (pool) betting model.
Is PMU'CI licensed in Cote d'Ivoire?
Yes - it is genuinely operated by LONACI, Cote d'Ivoire's own state national lottery, exclusively since 1994, independently confirmed via Ivorian press and LONACI's own live platform.
What is pari-mutuel betting?
A pool betting model where all stakes are combined and paid out proportionally to winners, rather than matched by the operator against fixed odds - the same principle used by PMU in France.
