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Gambling regulators from South Africa, Nigeria, Mauritius, Uganda and Rwanda will begin drafting a framework for cross-border cooperation at a workshop in Rome on November 5. The Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) and SiGMA will host the session at Fiera Roma during SiGMA World Rome. Delegates will produce an initial text, the Rome Working Draft, […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) wants gambling regulation to keep pace with technological developments, as the industry faces emerging risks linked to digital platforms, illegal betting and consumer protection. Chief Executive Boitumelo Qalinge said regulatory frameworks must adapt as technology changes the gambling landscape. He said the Board aims to support innovation while protecting […]
The Gambling Board of Namibia (GBN) has handed over N$15 million in dividends to the Namibian Government for the 2025/2026 financial year. The handover took place on Wednesday in Windhoek, with Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel and Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah in attendance. Minister Daniel commended the Board for its financial […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Event in Angola The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) has organized a Breast Cancer awareness event in Angola. Additionally, the event aims to promote early detection, encourage regular medical check-ups, and support people affected by the disease. Held on October 29 under the theme ‘My Story, Our Hope!’, the initiative brought together ISJ […]
New products, compliance and enforcement questions on the agenda at Gaming in Germany Conference The 2026 Gaming in Germany Conference has announced its full agenda and speaker lineup. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 10, in Berlin. The conference will examine several issues shaping Germany’s regulated iGaming market, including the evaluation of the […]
Bet1Cent is preparing to exit Uganda after its parent company, Geefy Entertainment SMC Limited, informed the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) that it plans to discontinue its general betting operations in the country. The withdrawal is scheduled to take effect on December 31, 2026. In a public notice issued on October 29, the […]
Attempts to restrict access to legally authorized gambling products through telecommunications regulation rather than gambling legislation could raise serious legal concerns and expose such measures to court challenges. This is according to gambling law expert Wayne Lurie of Lurie Inc Attorneys, who says Communications Minister Solly Malatsi and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa […]
Gambling harm is reaching alarming levels in South Africa, with mounting debt and mental health challenges leaving some people in severe distress and, in some cases, contemplating suicide. The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF), which promotes responsible gambling and provides support to people affected by gambling-related harm, has reported cases of individuals spending their […]
Africa’s gaming industry demands more than imported strategies and European market assumptions. It requires local intelligence, cultural understanding, regulatory awareness and commercially relevant execution. In this edition, we engage Solomon Godwin, whose experience spans senior commercial and business development leadership across MOFO.win, Booming Games, Arrise (powering Pragmatic Play) and Pragmatic Play. With a strong understanding […]
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) seized more than 370 illegal gaming machines during enforcement operations across the country in October 2026. The crackdown, conducted with the Uganda Police Force under the Board’s #OperationMashineHaramu initiative, targeted unlicensed gaming equipment in several districts and regions. In an update issued on October 16, the NLGRB […]
