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The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has introduced stringent regulations to govern gambling advertisements, banning the use of celebrities, influencers, and content creators to curb the glamorization of gambling. New Advertising Restrictions In a statement issued on May 29, 2025, the Board outlined several strict measures aimed at protecting vulnerable groups, especially minors and […]
Online Sports betting has exploded in popularity since its adoption in 2007 in Africa, becoming a mainstream business, particularly among young men. WHO studies indicate that young Africans are spending increasing amounts of time and money on gambling. While sports betting does generate significant tax revenue for countries, it has also revealed troubling effects on […]
The Mozambique government forecasts £6 million (€7 million) in gambling tax revenue for 2025, marking a 29% rise compared to 2024. This estimate is part of the proposed Economic and Social Plan and State Budget (PESOE) for the year, recently approved by the ruling party, Frelimo, and opposition party, Podemos. Despite setting a £14.6 million […]
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) successfully held a Responsible Gambling Workshop from 23rd to 24th April in Salima, bringing together key stakeholders in the gaming and sports betting industry to promote responsible gambling practices across the sector. The workshop was attended by licensed gaming and sports betting operators from across the country, who […]
The Ministry of Finance of Uganda has proposed a series of tax amendments aimed at boosting nascent businesses, streamlining corporate restructuring, and formalizing the economy, according to a recently published analysis. The seven amendment bills, tabled ahead of the new financial year starting in July, outline the government’s strategy for revenue collection and expenditure. A […]
A Zulu South African woman, Sibongile Nkabinde, sat down to tell a bit of her story and trended on TikTok. Nkabinde spoke about a gambling addiction that landed her in the hospital after betraying her sister. The lady had gambled her sister’s wedding budget and wrote about it in her new memoir Dice of Despair, which she’s […]
A man from Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, has been left devastated after losing KSh 2.8 million (approx. N33 million) meant for his studies abroad to sports betting. Dismas Mutai reportedly lost the substantial sum while betting on Aviator, an online gambling platform, and has since taken to social media to seek assistance from well-wishers, including politicians. He […]
As the inaugural Leaders in Compliance Conference draws closer, another high-level speaker has been confirmed to speak at the event. Corinne Valletta, General Counsel Betsson Operations, will join Dr. Birgit Bosch, Director of Group Compliance, Tipico, and Ewout Keuleers, General Counsel, Unibet, to discuss the latest and most pressing compliance challenges in Europe’s regulated gambling […]
Philippines Achieves GGR in 2024 hit PHP410 billion (£5.51 billion/€6.56 billion/$7.16 billion), comfortably ahead of PHP329 billion in the previous year. This represents a new annual record for the Philippines. Alejandro Tengco, chairman and CEO of gambling regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor), revealed the figures yesterday (18 March) during a keynote address at this year’s […]
The Central Gaming Bill has passed the second reading recently by the Nigerian House of Representative. The Bill is aimed at creating a comprehensive and harmonized regulatory framework for online and remote gaming that transcends state boundaries and extends beyond the country’s borders. One should recall that the Supreme Court few months back ruled in […]
