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The Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) of Mauritius has appointed Mark Blackman, a seasoned British expert in horse-racing integrity, to its Board of Race Stewards. The move is intended to strengthen oversight of the island’s racing industry and its betting operations ahead of the 2026 season. Blackman will also join the GRA’s Horse Racing Integrity Division […]
Absa Group, a leading South African financial services provider, has announced a new initiative to include customer gambling spending patterns in its credit risk assessments. This move reflects the bank’s commitment to responsible lending and proactive risk management in response to the growing online gambling activity. The Personal and Private Banking division of Absa has […]
Stake.com, the global online sportsbook and casino platform, has announced the signing of former Belgian international Eden Hazard as a global brand ambassador. This strategic move is part of Stake’s push into the 2026 football season and the expanded FIFA World Cup. The partnership places Hazard, one of the most recognizable figures in world football […]
Sunbet Botswana, the online betting division of Sun International, has celebrated its first year of operations with a special event attended by regulators, partners, and industry stakeholders. The milestone event highlighted the platform’s growing role within Sun International’s expanding digital gaming footprint across Africa. Launched to serve Botswana’s regulated online betting market, Sunbet Botswana offers […]
Formula One has announced a significant multi-year partnership with Betway, making the online betting company the sport’s first official betting operator. The agreement was revealed on Thursday, just ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Betway, headquartered in Malta and operated by global holding company Super Group, will serve as an official betting […]
Blueprint Gaming Ltd., a globally recognized developer of online casino content, has significantly expanded its footprint in the South African iGaming sector through a strategic partnership with Hollywoodbets, one of the country’s leading licensed operators. This collaboration marks Blueprint’s first major rollout with a top-tier South African operator, introducing a wide selection of the studio’s […]
Betclic Group, a leading digital entertainment and sports betting platform, has announced a significant operational milestone: processing over 1.5 billion transactions every month. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to providing a seamless, reliable, and secure experience for millions of players worldwide. As digital engagement in sports and gaming continues to rise, platforms must be […]
The Liberian Senate has summoned the leadership of the Liberia National Lottery Authority (NLA) in response to concerns raised by Gbarpolu County Senator Amara M. Konneh. He highlighted a rising wave of unregulated gambling operations and reports of underage betting in several counties. During a plenary session, Senate Secretary Nanborlor Singbeh read Senator Konneh’s communication. […]
The National Lottery Burkinabè (LONAB) recently celebrated a significant achievement during an official handover ceremony in Yako. The event honored a local winner of a substantial PMU’B prize and drew the attention of administrative authorities, local dignitaries, and a crowd of excited residents eager to witness this historic moment. Mr. Yamba Jean ZIDA, Director of […]
The Gabonese National Lottery (GDJ) has issued a call for expressions of interest from companies looking to operate gaming activities under a new, state-regulated licensing system. This initiative is part of broader efforts to modernize and formalize Gabon’s gambling sector, ensuring compliance with international standards for transparency and accountability. Under the new regulations, all existing […]
