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Africa’s gambling industry is fighting for regulatory credibility. Governments want operators to obtain local licenses, pay taxes, protect consumers and comply with financial regulations. Yet the international offshore gambling market presents a difficult challenge: a license marketed under an African jurisdiction’s name can potentially open doors to operators seeking access to global markets, even the […]
The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) has concluded Responsible Gaming Week with awareness walk on October 18, 2026, in Luanda, Angola. The walk along Luanda’s New Marginal promoted responsible gambling practices and public protection. The walk was themed ‘Together for Responsible Gaming’. It formed part of activities marking the 12th anniversary of the ISJ. It brought […]
Cristina Turbatu, who has spent 14 years in iGaming technology leadership roles, has praised ICE Barcelona decision to create an Advisory Board to help shape the new Hall 7 at Fira Barcelona. Turbatu has held roles including CTO of Casumo and BeyondPlay, as well as Head of Playtech’s Innovation Lab. “The idea of getting technologists […]
Sun International has pledged to prevent online gambling account activation for customers who declare that they receive SASSA social grants or NSFAS funding. The move comes amid growing concern about South Africa’s gambling crisis, as more people turn to betting in the hope of making ends meet while household budgets are under pressure. Student allowances […]
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says he will engage the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to assess whether consumers have adequate protection from online gambling and whether operators are complying with the rules. Malatsi was responding to a question from Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana, who asked whether the government would […]
Côte d’Ivoire is strengthening efforts to promote responsible gambling and protect player’s mental well-being through a new partnership between the Gaming Regulatory Authority (ARJH) and the Ivorian Center for Studies and Research in Applied Psychology (CIERPA). The two institutions signed a partnership agreement on October 6 at ARJH’s premises in Attoban, Cocody, to establish a […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) has joined several government agencies in conducting a community awareness campaign at Alabama Community Hall to educate residents on responsible gambling, consumer rights, alcohol use, environmental protection and data privacy. The campaign, held under the Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, brought together the NWGB, North West Liquor Board, […]
The Gambling Board of Namibia has hosted an industry consultation workshop on the licensing of bookmakers and totalizators at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) in Windhoek. The workshop brought together key stakeholders, regulators, industry experts and regional and international representatives to discuss licensing requirements, regulatory compliance, responsible gambling and the future […]
The Gambling Authority has co-hosted the official launch of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South East Region of the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, formalizing a two-year partnership to support the Region’s Staff Excellence Awards and promote responsible gambling awareness among teachers and learners. Under the agreement, the Authority will support […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) has concluded its Back-to-Basics Workshop, an initiative aimed at strengthening the investigation and prosecution of illegal gambling activities in South Africa’s North West province. The workshop brought together officials from the NWGB, South African Police Service (SAPS) and National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to enhance their understanding of gambling legislation […]
