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An Italian lottery winner narrowly avoided losing a €1 million prize after her winning ticket was accidentally thrown away, triggering a desperate search through a rubbish truck to recover the valuable slip. The woman, from Italy’s southern Puglia region, had initially taken her lottery ticket to a shop to check whether she had won. However, […]
Togo’s national lottery operator, LONATO, is introducing a new lottery game called “Loto Détente.” The draw will take place every Sunday, starting 2 August. LONATO unveiled the game at a press conference in Lomé on July 30, 2026. Loto Détente follows the same rules as LONATO’s other lottery draws, but it will be played exclusively […]
These were the words of some foreign nationals arrested for unlawfully entering and remaining in Eswatini, as well as working for a gambling business without valid permits. The foreign nationals, who originated from countries including Mainland China, the Philippines, Myanmar, Indonesia and Vietnam, were among those arrested during a police raid at Woodlands and Madlenya […]
Eswatini National Police Commissioner Vusi Manoma Masango has said no one will be spared in the investigation into an alleged online gambling syndicate, adding that even senior politicians and government officials would face consequences if implicated. Responding to claims that the probe had slowed because influential figures were allegedly connected to the syndicate, Masango insisted […]
Mobile casino apps are built to be fast and direct. Once opened, users can jump straight into short games such as crash titles and instant wins, without having to navigate complex menus. This shift is visible in platforms such as Betsson, where games like Aviator, JetX, and Don’t Crash appear immediately on the home screen […]
DATABET, a leading sportsbook technology provider, has announced a new partnership with Hollywoodbets, one of South Africa’s leading sports and entertainment betting operators. The partnership will help Hollywoodbets expand its esports betting offering and strengthen its position in South Africa’s growing esports market. Hollywoodbets selected DATA.BET for its extensive esports coverage, in-house trading expertise and […]
Botswana is losing hundreds of millions of pula to illegal online gambling operators. More than P850 million was wagered on unlicensed betting platforms in just six months, according to the Gambling Authority. The figure highlights the growing scale of Botswana’s underground online betting market. It also raises concerns about tax losses, consumer protection and underage […]
More than half of working South Africans gamble, with some turning to gambling as a way to cope with rising living costs and financial pressure. This is according to the Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor 2026, which found that 53% of working South Africans gamble. The survey also found that 42% of gamblers often […]
Digitain has secured a National Manufacturer License from South Africa’s gambling regulatory authority, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion across regulated African markets. The license allows Digitain to begin commercial discussions with prospective partners in South Africa while strengthening its position as a technology provider to licensed operators. The National Manufacturer License reflects […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) has intensified its crackdown on illegal gambling by destroying 142 unlicensed gambling machines that were seized during compliance operations across the province.The latest enforcement action highlights the regulator’s ongoing commitment to protecting communities, strengthening regulatory compliance, and eliminating unlawful gambling activities in South Africa. The seized machines were dismantled […]
