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Recent research reveals that approximately 40% of working South Africans now gamble frequently. Many are using gambling as a means to bridge monthly financial shortfalls rather than for leisure. This trend indicates that financial stress is significantly reshaping employee behavior, as more workers rely on gambling to cover daily expenses and pay off debts. According […]
While political party RISE Mzansi views the tax as overdue, they warn it could become a “missed opportunity” without stricter regulations. Makashule Gana, RISE Mzansi National Assembly Whip, argues that the tax must be paired with aggressive action against illegal operators and more equitable revenue sharing. Following the National Treasury’s November 2025 discussion paper, Gana […]
The Liberian Senate has summoned the leadership of the Liberia National Lottery Authority (NLA) in response to concerns raised by Gbarpolu County Senator Amara M. Konneh. He highlighted a rising wave of unregulated gambling operations and reports of underage betting in several counties. During a plenary session, Senate Secretary Nanborlor Singbeh read Senator Konneh’s communication. […]
The National Lottery Burkinabè (LONAB) recently celebrated a significant achievement during an official handover ceremony in Yako. The event honored a local winner of a substantial PMU’B prize and drew the attention of administrative authorities, local dignitaries, and a crowd of excited residents eager to witness this historic moment. Mr. Yamba Jean ZIDA, Director of […]
The Gabonese National Lottery (GDJ) has issued a call for expressions of interest from companies looking to operate gaming activities under a new, state-regulated licensing system. This initiative is part of broader efforts to modernize and formalize Gabon’s gambling sector, ensuring compliance with international standards for transparency and accountability. Under the new regulations, all existing […]
In a region where over half of adults were unbanked as recently as 2021 (World Bank Global Findex), where the naira has significantly lost value in recent years, and where 60 million people gamble daily, the traditional rules of online gambling no longer apply. Shuffle.com a crypto-native casino operates without a bank account, credit card, […]
The Management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has launched a major enforcement operation in Lofa County, signaling a nationwide crackdown on illegal mini slot machine operations. This initiative comes amid growing concerns over the rise of gambling centers and the alarming involvement of underage children. The enforcement action is part of a two-week nationwide […]
Blask, together with Find More Africa, compiled the Top 20 African gambling operators: a list of the largest cross-African brands, ranked by their total Blask Index for Q4 2025 (October–December). Blask Top-20 ranking (Q4 2025) № Brand name Number of countries Blask Index in Q4 Blask Index in Q3 QoQ 1 betPawa 27 260 681 […]
Lottotech Mauritius has become the first lottery operator in Africa to secure Level 4 certification under the World Lottery Association (WLA) Responsible Gaming Framework. This certification is widely regarded as the most rigorous benchmark in responsible gambling, representing the highest level of achievement within the WLA’s structured standards. This recognition confirms that Lottotech’s responsible gaming […]
Super Group announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025, highlighting a year of strategic refocus and record customer growth across its sports betting and gaming operations worldwide. “2025 was a standout year for Super Group. We sharpened our focus by exiting the U.S. iGaming market and concentrating […]
