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Attempts to restrict access to legally authorized gambling products through telecommunications regulation rather than gambling legislation could raise serious legal concerns and expose such measures to court challenges. This is according to gambling law expert Wayne Lurie of Lurie Inc Attorneys, who says Communications Minister Solly Malatsi and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa […]
Gambling harm is reaching alarming levels in South Africa, with mounting debt and mental health challenges leaving some people in severe distress and, in some cases, contemplating suicide. The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF), which promotes responsible gambling and provides support to people affected by gambling-related harm, has reported cases of individuals spending their […]
The steepest interest month of 2026 arrived on an empty license shelf. iGaming demand in Ethiopiarose 45.3% in September 2026, the largest monthly gain of the year. On 20 September Capital Ethiopia reported that the Ethiopian Lottery Service is preparing to relaunch sports betting and digital lotteries, but did not set a reopening date. Blask […]
Gabon launched the Gabonese Gaming Authority (GDJ) in Libreville on October 22, 2026, as part of a plan to reorganize the gambling sector under a state-granted monopoly. The authority will combine gaming operations with licensing and oversight, while directing sector revenue towards development projects. The GDJ is the exclusive concessionaire of Gabon’s state gambling monopoly. […]
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says he will engage the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) on possible measures to address the use of mobile networks to access gambling and betting vouchers. The move comes amid growing concern about online betting and its impact on vulnerable people and households. The National Gambling […]
Cameroon has a tax framework for sports betting, but publicly available information does not establish how much the activity contributes to government revenue. A study published in October 2026 by AfriBallon found no consolidated industry turnover figures or verifiable official data on tax revenue collected from operators. The number of companies holding valid operating permits […]
Kenya’s new gambling licensing framework promises tighter oversight but steeply higher fees and unresolved legal questions could reshape competition, raise entry barriers and test investor confidence in one of Africa’s most established betting markets. Kenya is confronting a defining question for its gambling industry: how much should it cost to operate legally? The Gambling Control […]
Hardrock Football Club has secured a community partnership with betting and gaming company Beulabet, providing a boost to the club during its debut season in Zimbabwe’s Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. The Kwekwe-based club features four Eswatini players: Sambulo ‘Masoso’ Simelane, Neliswa ‘Tiger’ Dlamini, Thubelihle Mavuso and midfielder Yekisizwe ‘Madumane’ Khumalo. According to Zimbabwean publication […]
Esports betting is creating new commercial opportunities at the intersection of competitive gaming, digital entertainment and online betting. Yet, beneath the industry’s growth potential lies an uncomfortable question: is player protection developing at the same speed as the technology used to attract, engage and monetize bettors? Unlike traditional sports betting, esports operate within an ecosystem […]
Gambling losses, tuition difficulties, academic pressure and relationship problems are among the challenges affecting university students’ mental well-being. Makerere University student Mordecai Elijah Eyobu says some of his classmates are struggling to cope with campus life. Financial distress and unhealthy coping mechanisms, he says, can make those difficulties worse. Eyobu says some students gamble money […]
