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The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has reiterated the importance of compliance, responsible gaming and constructive engagement between the regulator and gaming operators ahead of the 2027 license renewal cycle. Speaking during the Annual Pre-Licensing Stakeholder Engagement with Gaming Operators, NLGRB Board Chairperson, Mr Kenneth Kitariko, emphasized the need for an industry built […]
For the Betting industry, it is tempting to make Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva the villain of Brazil’s betting story. The narrative is simple: Lula came after the industry; politicians followed him and a market that investors had spent years building was suddenly put on the chopping block. But that version is too convenient. Lula […]
The Limpopo Gambling Board (LGB) has stepped up efforts to combat illegal gambling activities in the province following a search and seizure operation at an alleged illegal gambling establishment in Phalaborwa. The operation was carried out on September 22, 2026, with support from the South African Police Service (SAPS). During the operation, one employee working […]
Gabon is entering a new phase in the regulation and management of its gambling industry, with state-owned operator La Gabonaise des Jeux (GDJ) placing greater emphasis on oversight, player protection and the fight against illegal gambling. GDJ has identified four key priorities to guide its activities: securing the gaming sector, protecting players, combating illegal practices […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has outlined its ongoing efforts to reform and strengthen oversight of its gambling sector at the 17th Annual Conference of the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) 2026 in Maputo, Mozambique. Led by the Ministry of Finance through the Cellule de Surveillance des Jeux d’Argent (CSJA), the DRC delegation presented […]
The Gambling Board of Namibia (GBN) has announced a consultation workshop for applicants seeking Bookmaker and Totalizator licenses in Namibia as the regulator continues its licensing process under the Gaming and Entertainment Control Act, 2018 (Act No. 13 of 2018). The workshop is intended to give applicants a clearer understanding of the licensing requirements, regulatory […]
The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) participated in the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) 2026, held from 14 to 17 September in Maputo, Mozambique. The ISJ delegation was led by Dr. Nerethz Tati, Director General, and included Ricarda de Carvalho, Senior Technician from the Litigation Department. Ms. de Carvalho represented the Institute during the technical sessions […]
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global anti-money laundering watchdog, has warned that criminals are increasingly exploiting the gaming and gambling sectors for money laundering, smurfing and other forms of financial crime. In a new report, the Paris-based organization outlined emerging risk indicators designed to help countries, regulators, law enforcement agencies and private-sector entities […]
Uganda’s efforts to promote a well-regulated gambling industry received recognition from the country’s judiciary during the third National Court Open Day in Kampala, where Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo praised the work of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB). The NLGRB showcased its regulatory mandate at the public engagement event held on September […]
Google is updating its gambling advertising certification process, introducing new requirements for advertisers operating across regulated gambling markets. The changes were announced on September 14, 2026, as part of an update to Google’s Gambling and Games policy and are scheduled to take effect in October. Under the revised framework, advertisers will need to maintain what […]
