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EGT Digital and Bangbet have strengthened their partnership once again. Following successful results in Kenya and Nigeria, Bangbet customers in Tanzania can now enjoy EGT Digital’s gaming content. Players in Tanzania can choose from over 150 slot titles developed by EGT Digital, along with popular games like the crash game xRide and jackpot favorites such […]
The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) has announced a significant increase in tax revenue from gaming activities, rising from TZS 131.99 billion in the 2020/21 financial year to TZS 260.21 billion in 2024/25. This marks a remarkable 97 percent increase. The announcement was made today in Dar es Salaam by GBT’s Director of Services, Mr. […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) was at betPawa Uganda to support a Responsible Gaming training session organized by the Heart-to-Heart Initiative. This training is mandatory for all licensed gaming operators in Uganda. The training will help staff understand responsible gaming, recognize signs of gambling addiction, and learn how to refer those in […]
The Old Mutual App has observed that Online gambling has grown strongly in South Africa over the past few years, with a handful of companies making billions from the emerging trend. However, it comes with a significant negative impact on individual’s finances, with it proving highly addictive and, in some cases, forcing South Africans into […]
Google has announced that it will allow online gambling ads in Cameroon and Namibia starting from August 19, 2025—but only if they meet strict legal and regulatory rules to ensure responsible promotion. The following strict legal and regulatory rules to be met by Cameroon and Namibia are, only licensed and registered advertisers will be allowed […]
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) is considering designating specific streets in the city for street vendors to operate. This initiative aims to create a structured environment for vendors while addressing the challenges of street vending in Lusaka. Chanda Makanta, Public Relations Manager for the LCC, stated, “We are working on measures to organize street vendors […]
The Gambling bill signed into law by the Kenyan President Ruto introduces modern oversight measures for the gambling sector. One key change is the increase in the minimum amount individuals can wager on online platforms. All entities, including physical casinos and online platforms, must now obtain a license from the newly established Gambling Regulatory Authority […]
Just two decades ago, Legalization of Sports Gambling was a vastly different landscape, gambling was just a niche activity. Shows like SportsCenter, national broadcasts, and newspapers focused primarily on scores, stats, and storylines, with little mention of betting lines or point spreads. At that time, sports gambling was largely hidden, confined to casinos, offshore operators, […]
National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, through its Responsible Gambling Team, recently conducted a sensitization campaign across secondary schools in Nakasongola District as part of its continued effort to foster a culture of responsible gaming and combat underage gaming. This outreach initiative targeted adolescents and educators, reaching over 4,000 students and teachers from four schools: […]
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced the resumption of issuing license to new gambling operators, lifting a suspension that had been in place since 2024. In a statement issued, RDB stated that it is currently undergoing a “thorough review and redesign” of the legal and regulatory framework governing the gambling industry. The suspension affected […]
