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South Africa is stepping up its fight against illegal gambling, following a coordinated enforcement operation in Limpopo that led to 13 arrests and the seizure of R10,853.10 (about US$670) in suspected gambling proceeds. The operation was carried out by the newly formed Illegal Gambling Task Team (IGTT), a unit that brings together gambling regulators and […]
The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) carried out an awareness campaign against illegal gambling at Mabunda Market on August 14. ISJ organized the action in coordination with the Municipal Samba Administration, targeting merchants trading in the Municipality of Samba. Officials said the campaign aimed to alert merchants and citizens to the risks of illegal gambling, as […]
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has urged South Africans to protect their household finances and gamble responsibly after a study found that 55% of identified problem gamblers are aged between 25 and 34. The National Gambling Board (NGB) issued the warning following the release of Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the second […]
The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) has strengthened dialogue with the Gaming and Lotteries Authority of Malawi (MAGLA) following a high-level meeting focused on regulatory cooperation, knowledge sharing and the development of closer institutional ties between the two African gaming regulators. The ISJ received a delegation from MAGLA on August 13, led by its Director-General, Muchanankhwaye […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has strengthened its collaboration with key government institutions through a high-level training and stakeholder engagement focused on advancing the implementation of gaming standards across Uganda’s gaming sector. The engagement brought together representatives from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), and Uganda’s […]
The social caravan of the LONACI Foundation arrived in the Dabakala department, in Côte d’Ivoire’s Hambol region, on August 11, 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to support community development and improve living conditions in rural areas. Led by Guedé Marc Sakoa, Executive Director of the LONACI Foundation, the caravan marked the occasion with […]
Benin is hosting the 23rd edition of the UEMOA Community Mass, a major event that brings together the National Lottery and Urban Mutual Betting Societies from across the UEMOA community space. The main event of this year’s edition took place on May 7, 2026. Following the event, several winning tickets were paid by the various […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has strengthened its regulatory capacity and stakeholder coordination through a week-long programme of targeted training and stakeholder engagements focused on Uganda Gaming Standards and the development of the Games and Approval Framework. The engagements brought together the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), […]
The Institute for Gambling Supervision (ISJ) has visited gambling operator Bantu Bet as part of its “ISJ in Dialogue” initiative. The institutional visit took place on August 11 and aimed to strengthen cooperation between Angola’s gambling regulator and licensed operators. The delegation was led by ISJ Managing Director Dr. Nerethz Tati and was received by […]
Back in the old days when cell phones had not been invented yet, online betting at sportsbooks was unavailable to the majority of South Africans who didn’t own a desktop computer or have a means of transport to go to a land-based casino. However, that has all changed now that almost 95% of the population […]
