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SABA Calls for Better Action Against Illegal Online Gambling

The South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) has renewed its call for tougher enforcement against illegal online gambling operators, warning that unlicensed offshore platforms continue to undermine South Africa’s regulated betting market. The association said stronger cooperation between gambling regulators, financial institutions, internet service providers, telecommunications companies, and law enforcement agencies is needed to curb the […]

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NLGRB Seizes Over 6,000 Illegal Gaming Machines in Nationwide Crackdown Uganda

NLGRB Impounds Over 6,000 Illegal Gaming Machines Nationwide

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), in partnership with the Uganda Police Force, has intensified its nationwide enforcement campaign against illegal gaming operations under Operation “Mashine Haramu.” To date, the joint operation has resulted in the impoundment of more than 6,000 illegal gaming machines across Uganda, including a recent seizure of 215 machines […]

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NLA and Ghana National Lottery Authority Extends Digital Transition Deadline Launch Nationwide Compliance Exercise for Lottery Operators Companies

NLA and CLAAG Launch New Compliance Exercise for Lottery Operators

The National Lottery Authority (NLA), in partnership with the Concerned Lotto Agents Association of Ghana (CLAAG), has announced the commencement of a nationwide compliance exercise aimed at ensuring all licensed Private Lotto Operators (PLOs), agents, and writers adhere to the Authority’s mandatory registration requirements. The compliance exercise follows the expiration of the registration extension period […]

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NLGRB Launches Five-Year Strategic Plan to Strengthen Gaming Regulation Uganda

NLGRB Launch 5 Year New Strategic Plans to Strengthen Gaming Regulation

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has launched its Strategic Plan for FY2025/26–FY2029/30, outlining a five-year roadmap aimed at strengthening regulation, curbing illegal gambling, promoting responsible gaming, and increasing the sector’s contribution to domestic revenue. The Board also unveiled its Service Delivery Standards and Client Charter, which are intended to improve accountability, establish […]

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NLGRB Seizes 102 Illegal Gaming Machines in Ongoing Compliance Campaign Uganda

NLGRB Seizes 102 Illegal Gaming Machines in Ongoing Compliance Campaign

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has confiscated 102 unlicensed gaming machines from the districts of Luuka, Mayuge, and Kumi as part of its ongoing nationwide enforcement campaign to strengthen regulatory compliance and protect the integrity of Uganda’s gaming sector. The operation forms part of the Board’s broader strategy to combat illegal gaming […]

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SBC Summit New AI Academy to Cover AI Agents, Deepfake Threats and Human-AI Collaboration

From spotting deepfake fraud to building your own AI assistant, SBC Summit new AI Academy will take delegates beyond the theory of artificial intelligence and into hands-on, practical application. Part of the event’s premium Education+ programme, the AI Academy brings together technology specialists, cybersecurity experts, and AI leaders to help delegates understand where AI creates genuine business value, recognise the […]

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Africa's Online Gambling Sector Faces $17.8 billion Illegal Market Challenge, GCI Report News

Africa Online Gambling Sector Faces $17.8 billion Illegal Market Challenge, GCI Report

Africa’s online gambling industry is often portrayed as a regulatory problem. New analysis suggests a different framing: it could be one of the continent’s biggest untapped economic opportunities if more of the activity happens within regulated markets. A market analysis by Gaming Compliance International (GCI) argues that Africa already has the demand, consumer base, and […]

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Mpumalanga Economic Regulator Launches New Online Regulatory Service Platform Legislation

Mpumalanga Economic Regulator Launches New Online Regulatory Service Platform

The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) has officially launched MER Connect, a new online regulatory services platform designed to enhance service delivery, improve operational efficiency, and provide a seamless digital experience for gambling and liquor industry stakeholders. The launch marks a major milestone in MER’s ongoing digital transformation strategy, aimed at modernising regulatory processes and making […]

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Sumsub Warns as Online Gambling Fraud in South Africa Triples South Africa

Sumsub Warns on Rising Online Gambling Fraud in South Africa

Sumsub report warns of rising identity fraud, account abuse, and sophisticated cyber threats targeting South Africa’s expanding online gambling market. Online gambling fraud in South Africa has reportedly tripled since 2025, according to new findings from identity verification and fraud prevention company Sumsub. The sharp increase points to mounting security challenges for the country’s rapidly […]

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Brazil Introduces New Advertising Rule for Licensed Betting Operators Global

Brazil Introduces New Advertisement Rule for Licensed Betting Operators

Brazil Government has introduced the new package of advertisement restrictions for licensed betting operators, which was announced recently. Published by the Ministry of Finance, the new measures will now require all licensed operators to display one of three official warnings in every advertisement: “Betting can cause addiction,” “Betting makes you lose money,” or “Betting is […]

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