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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 […]
As part of President Xi Jinping’s extensive anti-corruption campaign, Chinese football authorities (CFA) have imposed lifetime bans on 73 individuals, including former national team coach Li Tie, and Penalize 13 professional clubs for match-fixing and corruption. These sweeping measures follow a systematic review by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) and aim to strengthen discipline, enhance […]
As Africa contributes roughly 40% of its total revenue, Super Group (SGHC), the parent company of Betway Africa, has warned that increasingly aggressive gambling taxes across the continent could undermine regulated markets by pushing players toward unlicensed operators, even as the company plans further expansion in 2026. Super Group argues that excessively high tax rates […]
The National Lottery of Guinea (LONAGUI) is deeply committed to enhancing the country’s football landscape by supporting the League Cup, an important tournament for professional clubs. This initiative showcases how regulated lottery revenue can be strategically reinvested to promote sports development and strengthen fan engagement nationwide. As Guinea’s official lottery operator, LONAGUI has long been […]
The Gambling Regulatory Authority has shown strong support for initiatives aimed at reducing gambling-related harm in Kenyan universities following a stakeholder forum at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST). During the event, Assistant Director Oluoch Oyucho praised JOOUST’s research on gambling impacts, specifically highlighting the GEPU project (Gambling Effects on University Populations). […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), including members Mr. William Blick, Ms. Faridah Bahemuka, Ms. Stella Akullo, Mr. Denis Ngabirano, and the operations team, recently participated in ICE Barcelona 2026, one of the world’s largest and most influential exhibitions dedicated to the regulated gambling and gaming sector. This prestigious event served as a […]
The former Head of Public Relations at the National Lotteries Authority (NLA), Dr. Razak Kojo Opoku, has commended the Mahama administration for upholding the NLA–KGL licensing agreement. He described this decision as a clear demonstration of the government’s commitment to fostering private sector growth and supporting indigenous entrepreneurship. In a statement released in Accra, Dr. […]
The online gambling industry in South Africa is rapidly escalating and does not exist in isolation. It relies on accommodating regulations and a tax regime that the country’s fragmented legislation provides. This industry preys on a desperate population that clings to the hope of life-changing jackpots. It thrives in a financial system that allows billions […]
