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In a significant move towards promoting economic diversification and responsible gaming, Botswana Gambling Authority officially inaugurated GoldRush, a new gaming establishment located in Phase 4 (Leobah). The launch supports the Authority’s Motshameko O’Phepa initiative to promote responsible, transparent, and sustainable gaming in Botswana. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Acting Chief Executive Officer Mr. Moruntshi […]
The National Lottery of Senegal (LONASE), in collaboration with the National Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (CENTIF), organized an awareness and capacity-building workshop at the LONASE Training Center dedicated to the fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) in the gaming sector. This important initiative aimed to strengthen the capacities of key industry […]
Teenagers are increasingly being drawn into the world of online Gambling, often without even realizing it. From YouTube and TikTok to the football jerseys of their sporting heroes, gambling has quietly woven itself into the everyday digital spaces where children spend their time This surge in youth gambling is closely tied to the explosion of […]
The Botswana Gambling Authority Chief Executive Officer (Atg), Mr. Moruntshi Kemorwale, delivered a thought-provoking presentation titled “Leveraging Regulated Gaming to Transform Botswana’s Economy” at the Botswana Mining Conference 2025. He emphasized that the global gaming and gambling industry is now valued at over USD 500 billion, supporting more than 200 million jobs worldwide across sectors […]
The Minister of Economy and Finance, Dr. Aboubacar NACANABO, and the Minister of Sports, Youth and Employment, Roland SOMDA, have jointly presided over the signing of a sponsorship agreement between the National Lottery Burkinabè (LONAB) and Sportpub International, the organizing body of the Tour International Cyclist du Faso. Through this agreement, LONAB contributes FCFA 100 […]
BetKing, Nigeria’s leading gaming and entertainment brand, has announced the launch of the country’s largest Virtuals Jackpot, offering players the chance to win life-changing rewards every hour, day, and month. This campaign promises over 120 million naira in cash prizes monthly, marking it as the most rewarding and inclusive jackpot ever introduced in Nigeria’s gaming […]
The Zambia Gaming Association (ZGA) has called on betting and gaming operators to engage in constructive dialogue with the government following the introduction of a 10 percent excise duty on gaming and betting activities. The new tax took effect after the passage of the 2025 supplementary budget, making it mandatory for all betting companies to […]
Zambia’s BetLion has suspended all operations and betPawa has partially paused services in response to the newly introduced 10 per cent betting tax. These moves follow Betway’s temporary halt a few days ago and come after the Constitutional Court dismissed the operators’ legal challenge. BetLion said in an official notice: “Due to the new 10 per cent excise duty, BetLion operations are temporarily paused. Your funds remain safe and available […]
GR8 Tech has announced a new partnership with East African iGaming brand BongoBongo, expanding its footprint across the continent’s fast-growing betting market. Active in Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, and Kenya, BongoBongo is known for its bold expansion strategy and sharp market focus. The partnership marks the next phase of that momentum with the rollout of GR8 […]
The streets of Johannesburg recently turned purple — not from blooming Jacaranda trees, but from a 10km race sponsored by Hollywood Bets. The sports betting giant has become almost inescapable across South Africa. A few years ago, this scene would have been unimaginable. Yet today, the South African gambling industry is booming, driven by the […]
