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Prediction markets have gone from a niche curiosity to one of the most contested questions in global gambling. Are they a financial product, a betting product, or something regulators haven’t caught up to yet? SBC’s new Global Prediction Market Forum will bring the industry’s leading voices together to confront that question head-on, through a full-day conference programme in […]
Zambia gaming industry has been urged to maintain high standards of regulatory compliance and tax responsibility following President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election for a second term. The Zambia Gaming Association (ZGA) welcomed the continuation of Hichilema’s administration, saying his renewed mandate could help further develop and grow the country’s gambling and gaming sector. ZGA chairperson Noah […]
Burundi has introduced stricter tax compliance and financial-monitoring requirements for gambling operators under Joint Ministerial Order No. 760/540/319, signed on 12 August 2026 for the 2026/27 financial year. Under the new framework, the Loterie Nationale du Burundi (LONA) will issue monthly tax invoices to gambling operators, who will have 10 days to settle the amounts […]
Betting company Bandabets has launched its Everyday Cashback initiative in Malawi, less than a month after entering the market, as it seeks to strengthen customer engagement and reward player activity. The new initiative offers cashback to both winning and losing customers, providing eligible players with an additional benefit based on their activity on the platform. […]
The National Assembly of Madagascar has commenced a 12-day extraordinary session in Tsimbazaza, with lawmakers set to examine several pending legislative texts, including a proposed bill aimed at regulating gambling activities in the country. The extraordinary session, which began Tuesday, includes legislation covering gambling, electronic communications and digital infrastructure, as well as amendments to the […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) has reinforced its commitment to responsible gambling and community education through its participation in the Thuntsha Lerole & District Development Model Programme held at the Lonely Park Multipurpose Center in Mahikeng. The engagement provided an opportunity for the Board to interact with community members and raise awareness about responsible […]
The sports betting market in the Republic of Congo is becoming increasingly competitive, with local engagement and field marketing playing a growing role in customer acquisition and loyalty. Premier Bet was among the first major betting operators to establish a strong presence in Brazzaville and built a loyal customer base through its early market entry […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) has joined the Department of Employment and Labour’s Community Outreach Advocacy Programme at Sandfontein Community Hall, using the initiative to promote responsible gambling and raise awareness of the risks associated with illegal gambling activities. The community outreach programme is designed to bring essential government services closer to residents while […]
The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) has hosted the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) on a bilateral regulatory visit aimed at strengthening cooperation, knowledge exchange and regulatory coordination within Africa gaming and lotteries sector. The engagement brought together representatives of both regulatory authorities to exchange insights and experiences on the evolving gaming […]
Blask ranks Africa’s Top 20 gambling brands by Q2 2026 demand — a quarter where most of the continent softened while six smaller markets grew. The market fell 8.4%. Aggregate Blask Index across the 42 African markets Blask tracks dropped from 1.28 billion to 1.17 billion. Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique and Angola all fell […]
