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As part of its strategy of expansion and consolidation of activities at the national level, the Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) carried out a working visit to the city of Mbanza Congo, in Zaire Province. The delegation was led by the Director General of the ISJ, Dr. Nerethz Faria Coelho da Cruz Tati, who was received […]
The UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw has reached another milestone, with a Dubai-based South African expatriate winning the Dh5 million second prize, marking a historic first for a Wednesday draw. This win represents the second Dh5 million prize awarded in just two months, highlighting the growing momentum of the draw as it continues to deliver […]
The Government of Uganda has unveiled significant tax reforms affecting the gambling and gaming industry through the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Bill 2026 and the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026, aimed at harmonizing the tax regime and enhancing national revenue collection. The proposed reforms, set to take effect on 1 July 2026, introduce a unified […]
The Gabonese government is taking a new step in the reform of the gambling sector. At the end of the Council of Ministers on December 29, 2025, the State formalized the creation of Gabonaise des Jeux, a public entity responsible for regulating, organizing, and controlling a sector with significant economic impact. The stated objective is […]
The newly appointed Director General of the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA), Muchanankhwaye Mpuluka, has reaffirmed his commitment to fostering strong collaboration with industry stakeholders to promote the growth, compliance, and sustainability of Malawi’s gaming and lotteries sector. Mpuluka made the remarks during a familiarisation tour of Premier Bet Malawi, one of the country’s […]
Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) is set to fully digitize all lottery sales by the third quarter of 2026 as part of a nationwide reform aimed at modernizing operations, improving transparency, and eliminating hybrid sales systems. NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam said the initiative forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen regulatory oversight and modernize […]
The Government has taken a significant step forward in the reform of the national gambling sector with the presentation of a bill approving the ordinance of December 30, 2025, before the National Assembly. Representing the Government, Adrien Nguema Mba, Minister of the Interior, Security and Decentralization, outlined the strategic vision underpinning the reform. “The present […]
Liberia’s proposed ban on gambling related radio advertising marks a bold and necessary intervention in a rapidly escalating public health concern. The National Lottery Authority is preparing to ban gambling-related radio programs nationwide. Multiple government sources revealed that the planned restriction will target stations that air betting promotions and interactive gambling shows. The planned ban […]
Banijay Group, the entertainment powerhouse, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Tipico Group. The combination of Betclic and Tipico marks a major milestone for Banijay Group, strengthening its role as a natural consolidator in the entertainment industry and creating a European leader in sports betting and online gaming. The merger brings together […]
The North West provincial government has appointed a new board for the North West Gambling Board (NWGB) as authorities seek to strengthen oversight of the province’s gambling sector and ensure regulatory compliance across licensed operators. The board was sworn in on 21 April, at Sun City Resort during a ceremony led by North West MEC […]
