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The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) has stepped up its regulatory oversight efforts through direct engagements with licensed gambling operators as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening compliance within the industry. NWGB Members and Management recently visited Rio Hotel and Casino in Klerksdorp, providing Board Members with practical insight into the operator’s licensed activities […]
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has urged South Africans to safeguard their household finances and exercise caution when participating in gambling activities, following the release of Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labor Force Survey for the second quarter of 2026. The latest figures paint a concerning picture of the economic pressures facing many South African households. […]
The Loterie Nationale Sénégalaise (LONASE) has formally denied reports alleging that former Director General Toussaint Manga signed a partnership agreement worth CFA 50 million with media outlet Fénial Digital. The controversy emerged following reports circulating publicly that a CFA 50 million contract had been awarded to Fénial Digital during Manga’s tenure and was subsequently terminated […]
More than 57 unlicensed betting machines have been confiscated and destroyed in Embu East Sub-County as authorities intensify efforts to combat illegal gambling, unlicensed betting operations and underage participation in betting. The machines were seized during a security operation targeting unlicensed gambling activities across various parts of Embu East. They were subsequently destroyed at the […]
The Kenya High Court has granted betting firms and casino a major reprieve after freezing the implementation of new license fee. Justice William Musyoka said the petitioners central concern was the “astronomic variance” between the previous charges and the newly introduced fees. He said it was necessary to stop the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) from […]
Africa gaming market industry is entering a defining phase. Africa has a young, mobile-first population, expanding internet penetration, rising digital payments and growing appetite for sports betting, online gaming and other forms of digital entertainment. The questions are no longer whether the continent can produce a major gaming market. It is whether regulators, operators, investors and […]
The Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) has welcomed the government’s decision to abolish several taxes, but it raised concerns about the lack of transparency around the GH¢30 billion Big Push Infrastructure Programme and Ghana’s planned transition to a new IMF Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI). In its assessment of the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review issued […]
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North and former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammi Awuku, has denied reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) on August 15, 2026. Awuku dismissed the reports in a video shared on TikTok on Sunday, August 16, in which he was seen […]
Prime Minister Mmiso Russell Dlamini has said police should be allowed to perform their duties without interference from politicians or other individuals. Dlamini made the remarks in response to journalists who asked about reports alleging that some politicians had interfered with police investigations and arrests involving people accused of operating illegal gambling businesses in Eswatini. […]
For Sibongile Simelane-Quntana, the fight against gambling harm is deeply personal. At 51, she leads the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF), where she focuses on responsible gambling, treatment and harm reduction, while advocating for a stronger public health response to addiction. Her approach to this work traces back to her childhood. Simelane-Quntana grew up […]
