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The Botswana Gambling Authority says it has issued 10 bookmaker Online Gambling license, marking a significant milestone in the formalization of the country’s gambling industry. According to the country’s gambling regulator, six licensees have already commenced operations while one has withdrawn with the remaining three expected to start operating soon. Speaking at the BetXplosion launch […]
Holland Gaming Technology, a licensed Dutch gambling operator, has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) to reinforce its commitment to betting integrity and to help protect regulated sports betting markets in the Netherlands. The partnership follows Holland Gaming Technology’s recent expansion into online sports betting through a multi-year sportsbook agreement with Kambi. The company […]
SBC Summit Lisbon has overhauled its ticketing structure with the introduction of five dedicated pass categories, while Affiliate Leaders’ Summit will now operate as a standalone event with its own separate ticketing system, reflecting the event’s continued growth and increasing audience diversification. With early bird pricing set to end on 5 June, attendees have limited time remaining to secure discounted rates […]
Top South African jockey S’manga Khumalo has been found guilty on multiple gambling charges, including corruption, bribery, and race-fixing, following a disciplinary inquiry by the National Horseracing Authority (NHA). The ruling was delivered on Monday, 25 May by an appointed Inquiry Board and relates to conduct alleged to have occurred between October 2025 and February […]
The National Gambling Board (NGB), acting under its powers in the National Gambling Act, 2004 (Act 7 of 2004) (NGA), continues to take enforcement action to tackle unlawful gambling activities in South Africa, including unlawful online gambling. Section 16 of the NGA authorizes the NGB to investigate unlawful gambling and, where an activity is determined […]
betPawa has officially launched its operations in Mali, marking another significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion across Africa and further strengthening its presence in regulated gaming markets on the continent. The launch introduces betPawa’s mobile-first gambling platform to Malian customers, offering a seamless and accessible experience designed specifically for African users. The platform combines […]
Sizekhaya Holdings is set to transform the National Lottery in South Africa, making it more accessible and impactful for communities and individuals alike. The National Lottery represents possibility. Sometimes that possibility is personal: paying off debt, buying a home, helping family or finally starting the business you’ve dreamed about for years. But the lottery also […]
A new integrity training programme has been delivered to Canadian Football League (CFL) teams, bringing together the sport, betting operators, data and integrity specialists in a coordinated effort to better protect CFL athletes from match manipulation and fraud. The programme, led by the CFL’s official data partner, Genius Sports, and the International Betting Integrity Association […]
The Zambia Gaming Association (ZGA) says it will not hesitate to shut down or deregister gambling operators who fail to comply with tax obligations and gambling regulations. ZGA President Noah Malungila said the association is aware of several operators who have evaded tax and have partnered with the Ministries of Finance and Local Government to […]
The Tanzania government has raised concerns over the increasing use of shisha and gambling among young people, saying it is now reviewing related laws to mitigate the growing trend. A surge in divorce cases is another challenge, which the government says requires marriage officiators, parents, and guardians to continue promoting moral values among couples. The […]
