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3 February 2026: The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the global voice for the regulated betting industry, has published its 2025 Sports Betting Integrity Report. The report reveals that 300 suspicious betting alerts were reported to the relevant authorities during the year. This represents an increase of 29% on the 232 alerts reported in 2024 and reflects […]
A parliamentary aspirant from the National Unity Platform (NUP) has reportedly won over UGX 300 million through fixed sports betting games facilitated by the Uganda Bettors Association, following his defeat in the recent general elections. For security reasons, the aspirant’s identity has been withheld. He revealed that he turned to betting after experiencing significant financial […]
The Gambia Action Party (GAP) has renewed its call for an immediate ban on gambling, arguing that it exacerbates addiction, crime, and social decay among the country’s youth. GAP leader Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly has urged President Adama Barrow to reinstate the prohibition on betting, which was lifted in 2017. In a statement, Batchilly warned […]
A well-known pastor in Soroti City has amazed both his congregation and the wider community after winning over UGX 500 million through fixed sports betting games offered by the Uganda Bettors Association. For security and privacy reasons, the pastor’s identity has not been disclosed. He believes that this extraordinary financial breakthrough was guided by divine […]
Police in Mponela, Dowa District, have arrested a Premier Bet employee. Bonface Chande, 35, is accused of using K977,600 of the company’s funds to place personal bets. The incident occurred on January 20, 2026, at the Chimwaza Trading Centre. Chande’s manager visited the outlet to check on operations. Upon arrival, the manager found that Chande […]
Betika, Kenya’s leading betting and gaming brand, is enhancing its presence in grassroots sports development through the Bingwa Fest, a nationwide initiative focused on identifying, nurturing, and celebrating local talent. This festival is part of Betika’s long-term vision to leverage sport for social impact, youth empowerment, and community development, particularly in underserved areas. The Bingwa […]
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) are strengthening their partnership this season with an in-person integrity education training program as part of their joint effort to combat match-fixing. This collaboration involves more than 100 CONMEBOL referees participating this month in a dedicated sports betting integrity education program, delivered […]
SportPesa, one of Kenya’s leading sports-betting companies, has launched into 2026 with renewed optimism and an ambitious schedule featuring over 100 sporting events in football, rugby, motorsport, boxing, and basketball. This bold plan follows a legal victory that has strengthened the company’s operational stability and cleared up long-standing uncertainties about its brand and market position. […]
Betclic celebrated a record-breaking during the Champions League Multi, witnessing unprecedented engagement from bettors in France, Poland, Portugal, and Ivory Coast. The number of players placing bets in a single evening reached an all-time high, surpassing last year’s Multi event. Total bets across all participating countries rose by over 40% compared to the previous edition. […]
As Africa contributes roughly 40% of its total revenue, Super Group (SGHC), the parent company of Betway Africa, has warned that increasingly aggressive gambling taxes across the continent could undermine regulated markets by pushing players toward unlicensed operators, even as the company plans further expansion in 2026. Super Group argues that excessively high tax rates […]
