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The Limpopo Gambling Board (LGB) has secured another conviction in its efforts to combat illegal gambling, following a ruling by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court against an individual operating an unauthorized online gambling business in Polokwane’s central business district (CBD). The establishment operated under the guise of an internet café while allegedly providing illegal online gambling […]
Kenya’s new gambling licensing framework promises tighter oversight but steeply higher fees and unresolved legal questions could reshape competition, raise entry barriers and test investor confidence in one of Africa’s most established betting markets. Kenya is confronting a defining question for its gambling industry: how much should it cost to operate legally? The Gambling Control […]
Google Ads has expanded online gambling advertising eligibility in Nigeria to Enugu and Imo. From October 14, 2026, operators licensed in either state can apply to advertise eligible products, bringing the number of eligible states from four to six. The previous expansion, in October 2025, added Cross River, Ekiti and Oyo to Lagos. Advertisers must […]
Since its launch in June 2026, the Telecel M’ahitti Promo has awarded more than GH¢2 million in cash prizes to customers across Ghana, offering financial support through monthly, weekly and daily rewards. The promotion features a GH¢1 million monthly prize, alongside weekly prizes of GH¢20,000 and daily rewards of GH¢100. Among the latest weekly winners […]
The Gambling Authority of Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable economic development and responsible gambling regulation during Botswana Sustainability Week 2026, held from October 21 to 23 at Maun Sedie Hotel. The event, themed “The Business of Sustainability: Activating Private Sector Leadership to Drive Botswana’s Next Growth Economy,” brought together government officials, business leaders […]
Gambling losses, tuition difficulties, academic pressure and relationship problems are among the challenges affecting university students’ mental well-being. Makerere University student Mordecai Elijah Eyobu says some of his classmates are struggling to cope with campus life. Financial distress and unhealthy coping mechanisms, he says, can make those difficulties worse. Eyobu says some students gamble money […]
The National Lottery of Burkina Faso (LONAB) has reaffirmed its support for the country’s cultural and economic development with a contribution of CFA francs 50 million to the International Artisan Fair of Ouagadougou (SIAO). The sponsorship agreement was signed on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the SIAO premises, where LONAB formally presented a cheque to […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) and the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) have stepped up efforts to raise awareness of gambling addiction and promote access to support services during the third day of their Punter Activation campaign in Klerksdorp Central Business District (CBD), South Africa. The community outreach focused on encouraging individuals and […]
Africa’s betting market is attracting operators, technology suppliers and investors searching for new sources of growth. It is no longer whether Africans bet, it is whether a new entrant can acquire customers, secure legal market access and generate sustainable returns without exhausting its capital before the business reaches profitability. Gaming Compliance International (GCI) estimated that […]
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into the gaming industry is creating opportunities for innovation while simultaneously raising difficult questions around regulation, data protection, intellectual property, player protection and accountability. These issues took center stage on October 7, 2026, as legal practitioners, regulators and gaming-industry professionals gathered in Lagos for a one-day roundtable organized by […]
