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Sun International has warned that increased government regulation aimed at curbing irresponsible gambling poses a growing risk to its business, as online betting expands rapidly in South Africa and globally. The growth of online gambling has intensified public concern about addiction, social harm and consumer protection. In South Africa, the betting industry generated about R1.5-trillion […]
The UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw has reached another milestone, with a Dubai-based South African expatriate winning the Dh5 million second prize, marking a historic first for a Wednesday draw. This win represents the second Dh5 million prize awarded in just two months, highlighting the growing momentum of the draw as it continues to deliver […]
The Government of Uganda has unveiled significant tax reforms affecting the gambling and gaming industry through the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Bill 2026 and the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026, aimed at harmonizing the tax regime and enhancing national revenue collection. The proposed reforms, set to take effect on 1 July 2026, introduce a unified […]
At the end of the Council of Ministers on January 29, 2026, Roméo Nguema Ondo was appointed Director General of the Gabonese Games (GDJ). With more than 20 years of experience in finance and auditing, he is responsible for leading the strategic reform of the gambling sector, now placed under the exclusive monopoly of the […]
The Gabonese government is taking a new step in the reform of the gambling sector. At the end of the Council of Ministers on December 29, 2025, the State formalized the creation of Gabonaise des Jeux, a public entity responsible for regulating, organizing, and controlling a sector with significant economic impact. The stated objective is […]
The Zomba City Festival has received a significant financial boost of K5 million from the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) in support of its highly anticipated 2026 edition. Now in its sixth year, the festival continues to grow as one of Malawi’s premier cultural showcases. Scheduled to run from May 1 through May 3, […]
Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) is set to fully digitize all lottery sales by the third quarter of 2026 as part of a nationwide reform aimed at modernizing operations, improving transparency, and eliminating hybrid sales systems. NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam said the initiative forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen regulatory oversight and modernize […]
The Government has taken a significant step forward in the reform of the national gambling sector with the presentation of a bill approving the ordinance of December 30, 2025, before the National Assembly. Representing the Government, Adrien Nguema Mba, Minister of the Interior, Security and Decentralization, outlined the strategic vision underpinning the reform. “The present […]
The Women in Gaming Association officially launch in East Africa, marking a significant step toward advancing inclusion and empowering female professionals across the region’s iGaming industry. The launch is sponsored by Ocean Gaming Consult Ltd, a leading iGaming consulting firm operating across Africa and international markets. Built on the guiding principle “Identify, Mentor, Empower,” the […]
Liberia’s proposed ban on gambling related radio advertising marks a bold and necessary intervention in a rapidly escalating public health concern. The National Lottery Authority is preparing to ban gambling-related radio programs nationwide. Multiple government sources revealed that the planned restriction will target stations that air betting promotions and interactive gambling shows. The planned ban […]
