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Bomi County Senator Edwin M. Snowe has written to the Liberian Senate raising serious concerns about an alleged gambling center operating inside the Liberia Broadcasting System (LBS) compound, the country’s state-owned radio and television station. Sen. Snowe briefed the Senate on Monday, November 11, 2025, after his communication was read in plenary. He explained that […]
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has suspended 1,024 players from its professional leagues as part of an investigation into betting activity, including 27 players from Turkey’s top division, who have been referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK). As a result of this decision, matches in the third and fourth divisions of Turkish football […]
The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) and the Capital Markets Commission (Comissão do Mercado de Capitais – CMC) have formalized a landmark Institutional Cooperation Protocol designed to reinforce regulatory coordination, improve oversight, and mitigate risks across Angola’s gaming and financial markets. The agreement was signed by Dr. Nerethz Tati, Director General of the ISJ, and Dr. […]
Nigerian Afropop star Augustine Miles Kelechi, popularly known as Tekno, set social media ablaze on November 3, 2025, after posting a video on his X (formerly Twitter) account that appeared to show a winning betting slip worth ₦298 million from the online platform betPawa. According to Tekno’s post, he placed a ₦1 million stake that […]
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and the African iGaming Alliance (AIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and promote integrity across Africa’s fast-growing sports and betting markets. The agreement creates a framework for joint action between the two associations, both of which represent leading regulated betting operators. It aims to […]
The Senegalese National Lottery (LONASE) has introduced a new 20% tax on winnings from its games, marking a significant change in the country’s gaming sector. This tax took effect on November 1, 2025, for physical retail outlets and is expected to be implemented for digital platforms by mid-November. In an official notice to players, LONASE […]
In a move that underscores its commitment to becoming a truly digitally led entertainment powerhouse, Sun International has appointed Leslie Peters as Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO). A seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in software engineering, gaming systems, and large-scale digital transformation, Peters brings deep expertise in building high-performance teams and […]
Betway has responded to a recent directive from the National Gambling Board (NGB) regarding online casino-style games, following a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling in Gauteng that questioned the legality of such offerings under provincial gambling laws. “The recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling was a narrow interpretation of the Gauteng Gambling Act and […]
NYCE International game aggregator, Nirmata Play, has announced the launch of Chopbet, now live in Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, and Gambia. This integration is facilitated through Nirmata Stargate, Nirmata Play’s curated aggregation platform, which provides operators access to innovative gaming content via a single API and a single commercial agreement. Chopbet, a casino operator, has […]
In a remarkable turn of events, over 30 people have been indicted in connection with two interconnected federal gambling probes involving the NBA and organized crime. Among those arrested are Chauncy Billups, 49, a Hall of Fame member and current head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, 31, a player for the […]
