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Authorities in Timor-Leste have arrested 28 foreign nationals on suspicion of operating an illegal online gambling and cyber fraud network in the capital, Dili, as the country continues an intensified crackdown on transnational organised crime. The Criminal Investigation Police (PCIC) carried out the operation in the Fomento II area of Dili during the early hours […]
Mozambique will introduce a specific legal framework to govern online games of chance or fortune, including how the activity can be operated on digital platforms. The aim is to regulate online gambling and clearly distinguish it from physical casinos, in a context where tax revenues from the sector have been declining. The measure was approved […]
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), through the National Lottery & Gambling Commission (NLGC), has officially issued gambling licenses to Betway, ElephantBet, and ForteBet following a comprehensive and competitive licensing and evaluation process. Under the approvals, Betway has been licensed to operate online sports betting and online casino services, ElephantBet has been licensed for online sports […]
Africa online gambling market generated an estimated $23 billion in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) during 2025, according to a new report by Gaming Compliance International (GCI). While regulated gambling continues to grow across the continent, the study found that 77% of online gambling revenue still flows to unlicensed operators, highlighting a significant opportunity for governments […]
The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) is deeply concerned about the rise in online gambling among tertiary students, who are wagering state-funded bursary allowances on betting platforms. This trend is exposing financially vulnerable students to escalating debt, anxiety and severe gambling harm, while directly undermining public investment in higher education. While South Africa lacks […]
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital has blocked 3.7 million websites and online content linked to illegal gambling since Oct. 20, 2024, while thousands of bank accounts have been shut as authorities intensify enforcement. “During that period, the ministry took down 3.7 million websites and pieces of content,” Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid said. […]
A confidential intelligence dossier reviewed by Kenya Insights claims that Ronald Karauri, SportPesa Chief executive and a sitting Kasarani MP, paid more than Sh25 million for stolen Safaricom subscriber data and later used it to micro-target voters in his 2022 parliamentary bid. The allegation is serious and detailed, but it conflicts with Safaricom’s own court […]
COFEK says it will join the legal challenge aimed at removing the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) Director General, Peter Maina Karimi, warning that unresolved questions about his leadership could affect more than 15 million Kenyans who participate in betting and gaming. The Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) announced it will seek to be joined as […]
UPDATE: ESWATINI FOREIGN NATIONALS SENTENCED: A total of 84 foreign nationals arrested at Castle Hotel in Mbabane during investigations into illegal online gambling centres have been sentenced. The court imposed a sentence of six months imprisonment or an option of a fine amounting to E500 in terms of the Immigration Act. However, the individuals will […]
The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) has warned that more people could face severe financial and mental health consequences from gambling addiction. The warning comes as sports betting continues to boom in South Africa, with momentum expected to increase further due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. SARGF says sports betting now makes up […]
