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The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) has reinforced its commitment to responsible gambling and community education through its participation in the Thuntsha Lerole & District Development Model Programme held at the Lonely Park Multipurpose Center in Mahikeng. The engagement provided an opportunity for the Board to interact with community members and raise awareness about responsible […]
Spribe OÜ has secured additional intellectual property protection in Kenya for the iconic logo of its globally recognized crash game, Aviator. The Aviator logo has been officially registered under the WIPO Madrid System, extending protection of Spribe’s intellectual property rights to the Kenyan market. The protection is effective retroactively from October 11, 2024. The registration […]
The sports betting market in the Republic of Congo is becoming increasingly competitive, with local engagement and field marketing playing a growing role in customer acquisition and loyalty. Premier Bet was among the first major betting operators to establish a strong presence in Brazzaville and built a loyal customer base through its early market entry […]
Botswana has a betting problem that investors cannot afford to ignore: too much gambling money is escaping the regulated economy. The Gambling Authority has raised the alarm that more than P850 million, roughly US$64milion is being wagered through illegal gambling platforms outside Botswana’s regulatory framework. The Authority has warned that offshore gambling creates problems around taxation, […]
The High Court has allowed the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRAK) to implement the contested Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations, 2026, including the collection of licensing fees, on a temporary basis pending the determination of a case challenging the rules. Under the new fee structure, an online bookmaker license will cost Ksh 50 million, representing […]
The National Assembly has passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, setting the stage for tougher action against match-fixing and other forms of manipulation that undermine the integrity of Kenyan sport. Sponsored by Hon. Irene Mayaka, the Bill proposes amendments to the Sports Act, 2013 by introducing a clearer legal framework for preventing, investigating, and punishing […]
Pure Casino Entertainment Limited Partnership (Pure Casino), Alberta’s largest land-based casino operator and a newly licensed online gambling operator, has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The move reinforces the operator’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of betting integrity following the launch of Alberta’s regulated online gambling market. The operator joins over 90 companies […]
On Monday, August 17, 2026, PMU Mali opened a new Live Races Point (PCD) in Kolokani. Located in the first district of the city, in the Yaya Konaré building, the new branch features two counters. The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Mady FOFANA, Mayor of the municipality of Kolokani, Mr. Birema COULIBALY, General Coordinator […]
Virgin Bet South Africa has officially launched its latest television commercial (TVC), marking a major milestone in the brand’s campaign as the new football season gets underway. The new TVC forms part of Virgin Bet South Africa’s wider brand campaign, bringing its latest creative vision to audiences across the country and setting the tone for […]
The National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) has officially handed over two cheques totaling 47,442,000 FCFA to a bettor who recorded two major wins through the Urban Mutual Betting (PMU). The cheques were presented on August 19, 2026, at LONACI’s headquarters in the presence of members of the press. Representing LONACI’s General Director, Dramane Coulibaly, […]
