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An Ivorian bettor has received an impressive payout of FCFA 36,437,900 after winning at the Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU). The official cheque presentation ceremony took place at the LONACI Studio in Biétry-Marcory. The cheque was presented by Mr. Richard Touré, Director of Marketing and Customer Experience, on behalf of Mr. Dramane Coulibaly, General Manager of […]
The Senegalese National Lottery (LONASE) has signed technical partnership agreements with three new online gaming operators: Lonase 22BET, Lonase WAY, and Lonase Partner. The signing ceremony was attended by Dr. Toussaint Manga, the Director General of LONASE. In his address, Mr. Manga noted that 2026 marks a significant turning point for LONASE. He emphasized that […]
Betsson has officially launch its operations in Cameroon, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across the African continent. This entry underscores Betsson’s long-term commitment to growth in regulated, high-potential markets, as well as its ambition to build strong local and international partnerships. Cameroon is a dynamic and rapidly evolving market with a growing […]
Nyandeni Local Municipality, located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, has taken a strong stance against illegal gambling by successfully confiscating 155 unlawful gambling machines found inside a shipping container intended for illegal distribution across the province. This municipality primarily serves rural communities, including Libode, Ngqeleni, and surrounding villages in the former Transkei […]
Advertising expenditure by Kenya’s betting and gambling firms fell by 89% to Sh131 million in the first quarter of 2025/26, a sudden drop from Sh1.2 billion recorded in the previous quarter, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) reports. This sudden decline follows the implementation of stricter regulations by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) […]
In recent years, Zimbabwe authorities have raised growing concerns about the rising number of citizens affected by gambling addiction. The government now insists that betting companies take greater responsibility for player protection, introducing new requirements that will apply across the entire betting industry, impacting both large and small operators. The Ministry of Home Affairs and […]
The Gambia Action Party (GAP) has renewed its call for an immediate ban on gambling, arguing that it exacerbates addiction, crime, and social decay among the country’s youth. GAP leader Musa Ousainou Yali Batchilly has urged President Adama Barrow to reinstate the prohibition on betting, which was lifted in 2017. In a statement, Batchilly warned […]
A well-known pastor in Soroti City has amazed both his congregation and the wider community after winning over UGX 500 million through fixed sports betting games offered by the Uganda Bettors Association. For security and privacy reasons, the pastor’s identity has not been disclosed. He believes that this extraordinary financial breakthrough was guided by divine […]
Ethiopia National Lottery, managed by the Ethiopian Lottery Service (ELS), has experienced a rapid digital transformation that is changing how millions participate and how the state generates revenue. This shift was highlighted by a historic 60-million-birr jackpot, the largest in the country’s lottery history conducted entirely through a digital platform. The winner, Ato Berhanu Gobeze […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has wrapped up the week with decisive action. The Board focused on two fronts: dismantling illegal operations and engaging football authorities to safeguard sport integrity. On Friday, NLGRB’s regional team in Gulu, alongside the Uganda Police Force, raided an illegal gaming site in Makor Nyacara Ward, Nebbi […]
