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Enugu State has made a significant move to reshape gaming regulation in Nigeria with the enactment of its Gaming and Lottery Commission Law. This law goes beyond a routine legislative update; it creates one of the most comprehensive and forward-looking regulatory frameworks at the subnational level, addressing persistent issues in oversight, enforcement, and consumer protection. […]
Cameroon will begin taxing foreign online gaming and other platforms operating in the country without a physical presence starting January 1, 2026, according to the tax authority. Under the 2026 finance law, these companies will face a corporate tax of a minimum rate of 3% on revenue generated in Cameroon. Depending on their operational scale, […]
Members of Parliament in Eswatini are calling on the government to halt the issuance of new gambling operating licences until comprehensive Gaming Control Regulations are finalized and presented to Parliament. This request was made during the final House of Assembly session of 2025 on December 18, as lawmakers discussed the Gaming Control Act of 2022. […]
Angola is making significant steps in modernizing and protecting its gambling industry through stronger collaboration between key regulatory bodies. The Instituto de Supervisão de Jogos (ISJ), which oversees gaming activities, and the Administração Geral Tributária (AGT), the country’s tax authority, have signed a new Cooperation Protocol aimed at improving transparency, enhancing oversight, and reducing illegal […]
At first glance, gambling often appears to be harmless entertainment, a casual bet on a sports match, a lottery ticket, or a quick spin on an online slot game. Bright colors, flashing lights, and promises of instant rewards create the illusion of easy money and excitement. Yet beneath this surface lies a powerful psychological pull […]
Mohammed Abdul-Salam, Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), participated in the African Lotteries Association (ALA) 2025 end-of-year review meeting held in Accra on December 18. Abdul-Salam also serves as the Vice President of the ALA, an association that promotes best practices and collaboration among national lottery bodies across Africa. The ALA acts as […]
The National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) participated in the recent Board of Directors meeting of the African Lotteries Association (ALA) in Accra, Ghana. The meeting, led by Mr. Dramane Coulibaly, who is both the Director-General of LONACI and President of the ALA, featured a high-level Ivorian delegation. The meeting brought together executives and senior […]
The debate surrounding the proposed Central Gaming Bill, which sought to amend Nigeria’s National Lottery Act, has been conclusively resolved following a clear reaffirmation of Nigeria’s constitutional framework by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Over recent months, the bill triggered widespread concern among state governments and industry stakeholders, particularly over questions of constitutional jurisdiction. At the […]
The Botswana Gambling Authority (BGA) and the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) have initiated a joint investigation into eight offshore betting sites operating without licenses in Botswana. These platforms, based outside the country, use local agents to attract users and process payments, thereby evading national regulations. In a statement, the FIA and BGA revealed that they […]
Senegal has implemented a new 0.5% tax on mobile money transfers, which will impact millions of digital finance users, including online gamblers. This measure is part of the country’s broader Economic and Social Recovery Plan, aimed at modernizing revenue collection and strengthening fiscal resources in a rapidly digitizing economy. The tax applies to all transfers, […]
