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LiveScore Group has expanded its Virgin Bet brand into South Africa, marking the operator’s first move beyond the United Kingdom and a key milestone in its international growth strategy. Since launching in 2019, Virgin Bet has built a solid presence in the UK market. LiveScore Group chose South Africa for expansion because of its strong […]
Major League Soccer (MLS) has issued lifetime bans to former players Yaw Yeboah and Derrick Jones for violating the MLS Gambling Policy. Neither player is under contract with an MLS club. The bans follow an investigation launched after integrity partners alerted the league to suspicious betting activity. MLS hired Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP […]
The LONACI Foundation has launched a high-level seminar to develop and validate its Strategic Development Plan (SDP) for 2026–2030, with a long-term outlook to 2035. The initiative reinforces the Foundation’s commitment to strengthening its institutional capacity and improving the impact of its social programs across Côte d’Ivoire. The opening ceremony was led by Mr. AbdoulKarim […]
Premier Bet Zimbabwe recently joined Harare National Clean‑Up Campaign, working alongside the Lotteries and Gaming Board of Zimbabwe, other licensed operators and local residents. The monthly initiative held on the first Friday of every month demonstrates how regulated gambling companies are increasingly taking part in public‑service activities beyond their core business. The campaign brings together […]
South Africa is experiencing a dramatic increase in gambling activity driven primarily by online sports betting. Over the past decade and accelerating since the Covid-19 pandemic gambling has migrated from casinos and racetracks to smartphones, increasing accessibility, exposure and producing significant social and economic harms. This shift aligns with broader digital gambling growth trends post-Covid-19 […]
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) donated K300 million to support the 2025/26 Lean Season and Emergency Response Programmes. The symbolic cheque was handed over in Mangochi at a ceremony attended by government officials and local leaders. MAGLA Board Chairperson Proud Chalira said the donation responds to President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s appeal for financial […]
Students at Kigumba Intensive Secondary School showed strong curiosity and awareness during a sensitisation session run by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB). Part of the Board’s ongoing responsible-gaming initiative, the session gave students a chance to ask critical questions about both online and retail betting. Students asked thoughtful, practical questions such as […]
The Responsible Gambling team from the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) held a sensitisation session at Masindi Secondary School to raise awareness about the risks of underage gambling. Using interactive discussions, real-life scenarios, and active student participation, the session stressed a key point: gaming especially betting can harm young people’s concentration and academic […]
In a significant move for the regional iGaming sector, 3 Oaks Gaming has officially launched its premium content on the Betway platform in South Africa. Consequently, this strategic integration provides one of the country’s most established operators with immediate access to a selection of feature-rich, high-quality titles. The launch underscores a clear commitment to expanding […]
In a major step toward enhancing industry standards, the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) recently hosted a critical stakeholder engagement at Sunbird Mount Soche in Blantyre. The session focused on the responsible advertising of betting and lottery products, with a primary emphasis on the protection of minors. By bringing together regulators, operators, and media […]
