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The Gambling Regulatory Authority has shown strong support for initiatives aimed at reducing gambling-related harm in Kenyan universities following a stakeholder forum at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST). During the event, Assistant Director Oluoch Oyucho praised JOOUST’s research on gambling impacts, specifically highlighting the GEPU project (Gambling Effects on University Populations). […]
The former Head of Public Relations at the National Lotteries Authority (NLA), Dr. Razak Kojo Opoku, has commended the Mahama administration for upholding the NLA–KGL licensing agreement. He described this decision as a clear demonstration of the government’s commitment to fostering private sector growth and supporting indigenous entrepreneurship. In a statement released in Accra, Dr. […]
The online gambling industry in South Africa is rapidly escalating and does not exist in isolation. It relies on accommodating regulations and a tax regime that the country’s fragmented legislation provides. This industry preys on a desperate population that clings to the hope of life-changing jackpots. It thrives in a financial system that allows billions […]
The Special Tribunal has frozen a R500,000 pension payout to Sibonelo Vilakazi, a former client liaison officer for the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) in KwaZulu-Natal. He allegedly misused his position to channel tens of millions of rands to himself, and a company controlled by his wife. Vilakazi and his wife, Nosipho Zanele Zuma, are accused […]
The iGaming AFRIKA Summit (iGA Summit) has opened nominations for its 2026 Industry Awards, recognizing the companies and individuals shaping Africa’s gaming industry and its growing influence on the global market. The awards will be presented during the iGaming AFRIKA Summit 2026, taking place from 4th–6th May 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. Positioned as The Heart […]
The 106th edition of the American Grand Prix, widely regarded as the World Cup of Harness Racing, concluded on Sunday, January 25, 2026, after an exhilarating race over a distance of 2,700 meters. This prestigious international competition featured 18 elite horses from around the world, reaffirming its status as one of the most celebrated events […]
Betway Ghana has made a significant step toward supporting sustainable development in rural communities with the launch of two solar-powered Power Up units in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region. This initiative aims to improve access to reliable electricity and digital connectivity in areas where national grid coverage is limited or unreliable. The Power […]
SportPesa is redefining gaming in Kenya, having recently recorded one of the largest Aviator payouts in the country’s history. Florence Kerubo remarkably turned a modest Kshs. 200 stakes into an astonishing Kshs. 80,000,000 a life-changing win that has captured the attention of players and industry observers alike. Aviator, SportPesa’s innovative and fast-paced game, has grown […]
LALIGA has announced an exciting new partnership with SportyBet Brasil, part of the Sporty Group. This collaboration aims to provide a closer, more exclusive, and immersive football experience for fans across Brazil. For LALIGA, this partnership strengthens its long-term relationship with one of the world’s most passionate football markets. Brazil’s deep-rooted love for the game […]
The National Treasury has extended the deadline for public comments on a proposed online gambling tax, amid rising concerns over a gambling epidemic in South Africa. While the risks associated with gambling addiction are well-known, the recent surge in online gambling has made it more accessible, allowing addiction to spread rapidly. The Treasury has noted […]
