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The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) has given network providers and Value-Added Service (VAS) providers 30 days to verify betting platforms operating through their networks and ensure compliance with state licensing and tax requirements. The directive applies to mobile network operators (MNOs), licensed VAS aggregators, VAS providers and other service providers facilitating lottery, […]
Zimbabwe’s betting market now stretches far beyond the traditional betting shop. Mobile betting, digital payments and online accounts have made sports betting easier to access across the country. At the same time, physical betting outlets remain part of the market, especially outside the largest cities. The Lotteries and Gaming Board of Zimbabwe (LGB) regulates bookmakers […]
The Ministry of Finance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), through the Gambling Supervision Unit (Cellule de Surveillance des Jeux d’Argent – CSJA), has raised awareness of gambling regulation among students during the “Mbote Eurobond 2026” immersion seminar held at the National School of Finance. The session focused on the regulatory challenges facing […]
Africa continues to attract attention from betting and gaming businesses looking for new growth opportunities. The region has a large mobile audience, a strong interest in sports and a betting ecosystem that continues to develop across different markets. But launching a sportsbook is only the beginning. For operators planning to enter the market or expand […]
Rwanda could introduce stronger measures to regulate the betting industry after concerns were raised in Parliament over gambling’s impact on household finances, savings and the wider economy. The issue was raised in Parliament on October 2 by Senator Charles Murigande during Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva’s address to both chambers on government initiatives aimed at strengthening […]
South Africa’s National Treasury published its discussion paper on a proposed national online gambling tax in November 2025. The comment period closed in February 2026, but the debate has continued. Having tracked South Africa’s licensed operator market for more than a decade, I can say with some confidence that the aspect of the proposal receiving […]
Kenya’s Senate has given the Kilifi County Government 30 days to account for delays in developing regulations required to implement its Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act and 35 other pieces of county legislation. The directive was issued on September 22, 2026, by the Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation during a meeting at the Kilifi County […]
Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office (AGU) has filed a lawsuit against 17 betting companies, seeking at least BRL1 billion in collective moral damages and reimbursement for costs incurred by the country’s public healthcare system. The AGU estimates that betting-related costs to Brazil’s Unified Health System (SUS) could reach approximately BRL2.6 billion. However, the final amount will […]
Can Brazil dismantle a regulated betting market it created less than two years ago through a presidential provisional measure and extinguish licenses, investment and operating rights without compensation? That is the investor story. However, the real story for investors is the collision between a newly regulated market, billions in investment, constitutional questions, license rights, the […]
The Gaming Regulatory Authority (ARJH) and the High Authority for Communication (HACA) have held a working session to address concerns surrounding misleading advertising for sports betting on digital platforms in Côte d’Ivoire. The meeting, held at HACA headquarters, focused on strengthening oversight of digital advertising and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements governing gaming-related communications. Leading […]
