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Africa’s betting industry has spent the last decade chasing growth. The next decade should be about protecting it. Across the continent, regulators have introduced tougher licensing requirements, increased gaming taxes, tightened advertising rules and strengthened age verification. However, one of the most effective responsible gambling tools remain largely absent from African regulation: deposit limits. That […]
Uganda’s gaming sector is set to benefit from closer collaboration between the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), following a strategic engagement aimed at strengthening both gambling regulations and tax compliance. The NLGRB hosted a delegation from URA’s Gaming Unit, led by Commissioner of Domestic Taxes Denis Kugonza […]
Malawi is quietly becoming a gambling investor should watch. The country is not Africa’s largest gambling economy, nor does it yet have the digital penetration of markets such as South Africa, Nigeria or Kenya. However, its regulatory direction is becoming clearer. The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) already listed licensed sport betting and casino […]
Zimbabwe’s National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has partnered with the Lotteries and Gaming Board (LGB) to launch a creative campaign aimed at promoting responsible gambling through short-form entertainment content. The initiative, known as the Responsible Gambling Skit Challenge, invites content creators and skit makers to produce short videos highlighting the importance of maintaining control […]
The Limpopo Gambling Board (LGB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities across Limpopo Province through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme. The programme recently provided vital support to several organizations and beneficiaries working to improve the lives of disadvantaged communities. The initiatives were officiated by the MEC for Social Development in Limpopo, Honourable […]
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 […]
