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Super Group, the owner of Betway, said Africa offers significant growth opportunities. In August, Mozambique’s government decided to establish a dedicated legal framework for online gambling. In its financial report, Super Group noted that mobile connectivity in Africa stands at just 28%, compared with 74% globally. The continent is also home to 11 of the […]
The National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) has allocated CFA 60 million to 15 sports clubs as part of its annual initiative to support grassroots sports development and nurture emerging athletic talent. The funding was announced during a ceremony held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the LONACI Studios in Marcory-Biétry, where representatives of the […]
A betting company has come under scrutiny after taking a gambling promotion into a preschool classroom, where young children were encouraged to cheer as their teacher spun a prize wheel for a cash reward. World Sports Betting (WSB) has since withdrawn from the campaign, saying the classroom activation should never have happened. The company shared […]
South Africa’s proposed 20% national tax on online gambling could increase the combined tax burden on licensed betting operators to nearly 40% of gross gambling revenue (GGR), according to legal experts. The National Treasury introduced the proposal in November 2025. It would impose an additional tax on revenue generated through online betting, including interactive gambling […]
The Kenyan Senate will consult additional stakeholders, including private organizations and government agencies, before deciding whether to revoke some controversial gambling regulations following objections from the gaming industry. The decision follows concerns over alleged procedural irregularities and provisions that industry representatives say impose unfair financial and operational requirements on gambling businesses. On November 3, the […]
The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) has intensified its engagement with municipal administrations across northern Angola to strengthen institutional cooperation and support efforts to combat illegal gambling. The initiative involved a series of meetings held in September and October with municipal authorities in the provinces of Zaire, Cabinda and Malanje. The municipalities visited included Nzeto, Tomboco, […]
Brazil was once regarded as one of the most promising investment destinations in the global gaming and betting industry. However, regulatory uncertainty, market restrictions, taxation pressures and the evolving political climate are raising difficult questions about its investment attractiveness. In this exclusive interview, Gildo Mazza, Editor of Brazil iGaming Business examines the realities confronting Brazil’s […]
A family in Jalingo, Taraba State, has appealed to sports betting companies to suspend or permanently close the betting accounts of a young man, Paul Matudi, over concerns about his alleged excessive gambling. The appeal was contained in a letter dated October 30 and addressed to the management of betting companies operating in Jalingo and […]
The Tanzania Gaming Association (TGA) is stepping up efforts to promote cooperation. Additionally, it aims to support responsible gaming and regulatory compliance across the country’s gaming industry. The association met with gaming operators to encourage collaboration and strengthen relationships across the sector. The meeting gave operators an opportunity to share perspectives and discuss industry priorities. […]
Tanzania’s gambling sector generated TZS 307.8 billion in tax revenue during the 2025/26 financial year, according to James Mbalwe, Director General of the Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT). Mbalwe said growth in the sector has been driven in part by greater digital participation, mobile betting and the expansion of online gaming platforms. Wider access to […]
