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The Royal Malaysia Police, PDRM, have arrested 331 individuals and the seizure of RM145,005.09 in cash under Ops Soga XI, a nationwide enforcement operation targeting illegal sports betting and online gambling activities in conjunction with the FIFA World Cup 2026. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Comm Datuk M. Kumar said the operation uncovered […]
The National Gambling Board (NGB) is working with authorities in countries where illegal offshore gambling sites operate as it steps up efforts to shut down the digital platforms. The NGB says these sites take billions of rand from South Africa each month and worsen the country’s gambling challenges. On Wednesday, Parliament was briefed on the […]
Momentum Group Foundation has warned that as South African consumers become more financially strained, gambling revenue may continue to rise. Salem Nyati, Consumer Financial Education Specialist at Momentum Group Foundation, said most South Africans are not gambling more because the economy is doing well, but because money is tight. He cited that South Africa’s gambling […]
Egypt’s parliament is moving to amend the country’s cybercrime law in a way that would explicitly outlaw online betting apps and introduce serious penalties, including life imprisonment for the worst offenders. Online gambling has long been banned in Egypt, but existing laws have mainly targeted licensed, physical gambling venues rather than internet-based services. Despite the […]
A new study has found that although most South African online gamblers believe they are in control, many are reportedly sacrificing essentials and even borrowing money to keep gambling—raising concerns about the social and financial impact of the country’s rapidly expanding online gambling industry. The findings come from the South African Gambling Impact Study by […]
Monsignor Lawrence Ssemusu, chaplain at the Makerere University Business School (MUBS), has urged Christians to stop “gambling” with their faith and instead make clear, firm decisions for God—following the example of the Uganda Martyrs. He delivered the message during Mass at St Gyaviira Catholic Sub-Parish in Seguku-Lweza, where celebrations were held in honor of the […]
KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has tabled the KwaZulu-Natal Gaming and Betting Tax Bill, 2026, before the Provincial Legislature, proposing a modernised tax framework aimed at strengthening revenue collection, enhancing transparency, and advancing transformation within the gaming and betting sector. The proposed legislation seeks to align the province’s gaming and betting tax regime with national […]
Laduma Bet has officially entered the Eastern Cape regulated gambling market, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion across South Africa. The operator has been welcomed by provincial authorities as the latest licensed bookmaker to join the Eastern Cape’s regulated gambling industry, further strengthening the province’s commitment to a safe, transparent, and well-regulated […]
The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) and the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing collaboration in the regulation, supervision, and management of gaming activities across the country. The agreement was signed by the Director General of the Gaming Board of […]
The African iGaming Alliance (AiA) has announced a strategic partnership with SPRIBE, one of the world’s fastest-growing iGaming technology companies and the creator of the globally recognized game Aviator. Under the agreement, SPRIBE joins AiA as a Platinum Supplier Member, reflecting its commitment to supporting the growth of sustainable, responsible, and commercially viable regulated gaming […]
