Be the First to Stay Informed with the Latest Gambling News across Africa.
Two alleged kingpins behind an illegal online gambling operation in Mbabane have been sentenced to fines totaling E77,000, with prison terms imposed as alternatives if the fines are not paid. Li Peng Chi and Lyu Tao, both Chinese nationals, were convicted and sentenced by Principal Magistrate Fikile Nhlabatsi on 21 August 2026. Li Peng was […]
Africa’s betting industry has spent the last decade chasing growth. The next decade should be about protecting it. Across the continent, regulators have introduced tougher licensing requirements, increased gaming taxes, tightened advertising rules and strengthened age verification. However, one of the most effective responsible gambling tools remain largely absent from African regulation: deposit limits. That […]
Uganda betting and gaming industry has experienced a remarkable surge, with payouts to winning tickets reaching at least Shs3 trillion in the 10 months leading up to April 2024. This figure represents a significant increase of Shs900 billion compared to the Shs2.1 trillion paid out in the full 2023/24 financial year, translating to a 90.9% […]
