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The Gambling Board of Namibia (GBN) informs all Casino, Gambling House, Bar and Shebeen Gambling License holders that all outstanding gambling levies and fees must be paid accurately and on time, in line with the Gaming and Entertainment Control Act, 2018 (Act No. 13 of 2018), and the applicable Gambling and Gambling Activities Regulations. The […]
Kenya’s gambling industry is set to undergo a significant regulatory transformation as the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) assumes full oversight from the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), effective February 28, 2026. The transition marks a new chapter in the governance of the country’s gaming sector under the Gambling Control Act, 2025, aimed at modernizing […]
Despite assurances made more than three years ago, the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has yet to spend R65-million set aside to rescue a series of abandoned lottery-funded infrastructure projects. The NLC confirmed that no construction payments have been made from the allocation. The projects, many of which lost hundreds of millions of rand to corruption, […]
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 […]
