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At first glance, gambling often appears to be harmless entertainment, a casual bet on a sports match, a lottery ticket, or a quick spin on an online slot game. Bright colors, flashing lights, and promises of instant rewards create the illusion of easy money and excitement. Yet beneath this surface lies a powerful psychological pull […]
Mohammed Abdul-Salam, Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), participated in the African Lotteries Association (ALA) 2025 end-of-year review meeting held in Accra on December 18. Abdul-Salam also serves as the Vice President of the ALA, an association that promotes best practices and collaboration among national lottery bodies across Africa. The ALA acts as […]
The gambling landscape in Ethiopia is experiencing a significant transformation. As of December 2025, the Ethiopian government has taken bold steps against sports betting companies by suspending their operations nationwide due to allegations of financial improprieties. This raises questions about whether this marks the end of an era for betting in the country or the […]
The Botswana Gambling Authority (BGA) and the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) have initiated a joint investigation into eight offshore betting sites operating without licenses in Botswana. These platforms, based outside the country, use local agents to attract users and process payments, thereby evading national regulations. In a statement, the FIA and BGA revealed that they […]
Just four months after its official launch, betPawa Mozambique is rapidly gaining traction establishing a presence in the local betting market. The operator’s Pawa Payback cashback program, which offers weekly refunds to eligible players, has quickly gained popularity. Additionally, the excitement surrounding the Aviator crash game has significantly boosted the brand’s visibility and attracted interest […]
Senegal has implemented a new 0.5% tax on mobile money transfers, which will impact millions of digital finance users, including online gamblers. This measure is part of the country’s broader Economic and Social Recovery Plan, aimed at modernizing revenue collection and strengthening fiscal resources in a rapidly digitizing economy. The tax applies to all transfers, […]
As part of its ongoing commitment to social development, the LONACI Foundation has made significant investments to enhance education and healthcare infrastructure across various regions of Côte d’Ivoire. On Wednesday, December 15, 2025, the Foundation officially unveiled newly completed social infrastructures during a ceremony at its headquarters in Deux-Plateaux Vallon, Abidjan. The event was chaired […]
Ethiopia security and regulatory authorities have raised alarms about illegal sports betting and lottery operations conducted by an unlicensed organization. These activities pose risks to government revenue, public interest, and national security. An official document was sent to national security and regulatory bodies, requesting action against an organization operating outside the legal framework for sports […]
The Government of The Gambia will raise taxes on tobacco products and gambling winnings as part of its 2026 revenue measures, Seedy Keita, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs announced, during his presentation to the National Assembly. These changes are in line with the country’s commitments under the WHO and ECOWAS tobacco control frameworks. Minister […]
Tunisia has announced significant reforms to its gambling and sports-betting laws. These changes are designed to enhance oversight, combat unlicensed activities, and safeguard the integrity of sporting competitions. Minister of Youth and Sports, Sadok Mourali, introduced a comprehensive revision of the draft law that governs games of chance, money, and sports betting. A report by […]
