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Officials at Baron Sports Gaming Ltd, commonly known as Forzza, said they were “surprised” after the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) suspended the company’s operations with immediate effect, citing repeated violations of Rwanda’s gaming regulations. In a statement released on Thursday, July 30, RDB said the suspension covers all Forzza outlets, agents, digital platforms, and any […]
GamblePause Initiative Africa (Nigeria) and the Namibia Development Foundation Trust (NAMDEF) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at advancing responsible gaming initiatives across Africa through advocacy, research, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based player protection programs. The partnership brings together two organizations committed to promoting safer gambling practices and addressing the social impacts associated […]
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has ordered the immediate suspension of the operations of Baron Sports Gaming Ltd, trading as Forzza, citing violations of the company’s approved gambling licence. According to a public notice issued on 30 July 2026, the suspension takes immediate effect and applies to all of the company’s outlets, agents, digital platforms, […]
Dozens of emaSwati, including civil servants, are reportedly receiving treatment at the Psychiatric Hospital in Manzini as concerns grow over the impact of unregulated online gambling in the country. According to reports, some of the patients are believed to be victims of “Indiza,” a form of online gambling in which they lost significant amounts of […]
Singapore Police have intensified their crackdown on illegal online gambling, with 60 individuals aged between 17 and 79 either arrested or placed under investigation for their alleged involvement in unlawful betting activities and the misuse of bank accounts. The enforcement campaign was launched ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which began on 11 June […]
Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church, has advised Nigerian youths against viewing sports betting and other quick-money ventures as a route to financial success, urging them to focus on patience, discipline and building sustainable opportunities. Speaking during a recent engagement with young people, Oyedepo cautioned against relying on betting platforms as a solution […]
Google will remove the requirement for programmatic buyers to individually certify gambling advertisers in 37 markets from August 10, with South Africa the only African country included in the policy change. South Africa has been included in Google’s expanded list of markets eligible for programmatic gambling advertising, making it the only African country covered by […]
South Africa is experiencing an unprecedented rise in online betting, with wagering volumes surpassing R1.1 trillion in 2024/25, according to newly released industry data. The dramatic growth has been accompanied by a sharp increase in gambling-related harm, including a record number of calls to the national gambling helpline. Data from the National Gambling Board shows […]
The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ), in coordination with the Municipal Administration of Viana, carried out several awareness and prevention activities against illegal gambling on Friday, July 17, targeting traders and customers at the Regedoria and Luanda Sul markets. The awareness activities were led by Deputy Director General Cláudio Paulo, assisted by the Head of the […]
Malawi’s gaming regulator, MAGLA, has issued one of its strongest warnings yet, urging citizens to stop treating gambling as a source of income amid growing concern that financially stretched households are risking essential savings on betting platforms. Muchanakhwaye Mpuluka, head of the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA), said the authority is increasingly alarmed by […]
