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The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has concluded Africa Safer Gambling Week 2026 with a Responsible Gambling Awareness Outreach at Holy Family College of Health Sciences in Phalombe. The outreach brought together students and members of the community to promote awareness of responsible gambling, player protection, and informed decision-making. As part of the engagement, […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has engaged the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and licensed gaming operators on the implementation of the withholding tax on winnings from betting and gaming activities under Section 131 of the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2026. The engagement focused on clarifying the implementation of the new tax requirement […]
The Gambling Authority participated in the Youth Business Forum held in Francistown at Cresta Marang, a strategic summit led by the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs in partnership with UNICEF to promote youth entrepreneurship, employment, and economic opportunities. Representatives of the Authority engaged directly with young entrepreneurs and emerging leaders, providing insights into its […]
The Gauteng Gambling Board (GGB) Administrator, Dr Khathutshelo Ramakumba, has briefed staff and management on the organization’s Diagnostic Report and the strategic re-engineering process aimed at stabilizing and repositioning the regulator. During the briefing, Dr Ramakumba outlined several priorities that will guide the organization’s transformation and efforts to strengthen its ability to fulfill its regulatory […]
The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), in collaboration with the African iGaming Alliance (AiA), has hosted a press briefing at its headquarters in Lagos as part of a continent-wide initiative to promote responsible gambling during Safer Gambling Week. The briefing, hosted by LSLGA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Bashir Are, brought together key stakeholders […]
Sharp Vision, a technology provider specializing in solutions for gaming regulators, has obtained GLI-33 certification from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), strengthening the certification credentials of its online gaming supervision platform. The new certification follows Sharp Vision’s previous GLI-19 certification and further validates the platform’s capabilities in supporting regulatory oversight of online gaming markets. The GLI-33 […]
The National Gambling Board (NGB) in collaboration with African iGaming Alliance (AiA) will join African gambling regulators and gambling industry stakeholders across the African continent in observing Africa Safer Gambling Week from 7 to 11 September 2026, as part of a collective effort to strengthen responsible gambling, player protection and public awareness across African gambling […]
Morocco Financial authorities are examining suspicious casino transactions in Marrakech and Agadir, while intelligence from Spain has widened the investigation into possible cross-border movement of illicit funds. Morocco financial authorities, working with counterparts in Spain, have launched an investigation into a suspected international money-laundering network. Investigators allege that the network used casino poker games to […]
The National Lottery of Guinea (LONAGUI) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Guinean youth and the development of the country’s sporting sector through its social responsibility initiatives. LONAGUI said its mission extends beyond its gaming activities, with a broader focus on supporting initiatives that contribute to youth development, social cohesion and the growth of sport […]
Uganda has joined other African countries in marking the inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week, with the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) highlighting the importance of stronger player protection as the country’s gaming industry continues to expand. According to the NLGRB, Uganda’s gaming sector generated UGX 355.4 billion in government revenue during FY2025/26 and […]
