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The steepest interest month of 2026 arrived on an empty license shelf. iGaming demand in Ethiopiarose 45.3% in September 2026, the largest monthly gain of the year. On 20 September Capital Ethiopia reported that the Ethiopian Lottery Service is preparing to relaunch sports betting and digital lotteries, but did not set a reopening date. Blask […]
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has received ISO/IEC 27001 certification, an international standard for information security management. The Board is among the first government organizations in Uganda to achieve the certification, as the country continues to move public services online. The certification is significant for an organization responsible for regulating casinos, sports […]
Gabon launched the Gabonese Gaming Authority (GDJ) in Libreville on October 22, 2026, as part of a plan to reorganize the gambling sector under a state-granted monopoly. The authority will combine gaming operations with licensing and oversight, while directing sector revenue towards development projects. The GDJ is the exclusive concessionaire of Gabon’s state gambling monopoly. […]
The National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) is working to strengthen the commercial performance of its distribution network. On October 26, 2026, it held a regional consultation in Bouaké, in the Gbêkê region, to review sales, discuss challenges in the field and plan for growth in the fourth quarter. Led by Khalil Coulibaly, LONACI’s Zone […]
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says he will engage the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) on possible measures to address the use of mobile networks to access gambling and betting vouchers. The move comes amid growing concern about online betting and its impact on vulnerable people and households. The National Gambling […]
With decades of experience across the global gaming and events industry, Kate Chambers brings a perspective shaped by leadership, commercial strategy and industry development. As Founder of Gaming Boardroom, Executive Advisor to Clarion Gaming, Managing Director of Fulwood Media, and through her experience at United Business Media, Chambers understands the business of bringing industries together. […]
The Limpopo Gambling Board (LGB) has secured another conviction in its efforts to combat illegal gambling, following a ruling by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court against an individual operating an unauthorized online gambling business in Polokwane’s central business district (CBD). The establishment operated under the guise of an internet café while allegedly providing illegal online gambling […]
Kenya’s new gambling licensing framework promises tighter oversight but steeply higher fees and unresolved legal questions could reshape competition, raise entry barriers and test investor confidence in one of Africa’s most established betting markets. Kenya is confronting a defining question for its gambling industry: how much should it cost to operate legally? The Gambling Control […]
Google Ads has expanded online gambling advertising eligibility in Nigeria to Enugu and Imo. From October 14, 2026, operators licensed in either state can apply to advertise eligible products, bringing the number of eligible states from four to six. The previous expansion, in October 2025, added Cross River, Ekiti and Oyo to Lagos. Advertisers must […]
Since its launch in June 2026, the Telecel M’ahitti Promo has awarded more than GH¢2 million in cash prizes to customers across Ghana, offering financial support through monthly, weekly and daily rewards. The promotion features a GH¢1 million monthly prize, alongside weekly prizes of GH¢20,000 and daily rewards of GH¢100. Among the latest weekly winners […]
