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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 […]
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. […]
