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The Gambling Board of Namibia has issued a public notice reminding all Casino, Gambling House, Bar, and Shebeen Gambling License holders to ensure the timely payment of all outstanding gambling levies and regulatory fees. This notice, issued by Johannes Erastus, Acting Chief Executive Officer, on 23 January 2026, is part of the Board’s ongoing efforts […]
EGT Digital, a leading global provider of casino content, is excited to announce a new partnership with Sunbet, one of South Africa’s premier online gambling operators. This collaboration will bring a selection of EGT Digital’s top-performing slot titles including Sugartime, 10 Crown Hot, and 10 Shining Diamond to Sunbet’s platform, further enhancing their casino offerings […]
SA Gaming is proud to announce that its games have officially been certified by BMM Testlabs (BMM), one of the world’s longest-established and most experienced independent gaming testing laboratories. With over 40 years of industry experience, BMM certification is widely recognized as a benchmark for quality and compliance in the global gaming market. This certification […]
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 […]
