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Ghana Gaming Commission Cracks Down on Betting Companies Near Schools and Religious Institutions

The Ghana Gaming Commission has announced plans to clamp down on betting companies operating near schools and religious institutions, citing concerns over their impact on minors and vulnerable groups. Commissioner Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo, during a familiarization tour, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to enforcing zoning regulations and ensuring compliance within the industry. He stressed that gambling […]

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ARSO and AGRA Sign MoU to Harmonize Gambling Standards Across Africa

The African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) and the Association of Gaming Regulators in Africa (AGRA) have, on the 14th of February, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop and harmonize gambling standards across Africa. As the gambling sector in Africa continues to grow, the need for consistent standards has become increasingly apparent. A unified […]

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Urgent Call for Gambling Reform as Australians Lose Over $32 Billion in 2022/23

Shocking new figures have revealed Australians lost more than $32 billion to gambling in 2022/23, up $8 billion on just five years earlier. Gambling reform advocates say the horrifying numbers make the case for reform even more urgent. Analysis from the Queensland Treasury has found total gambling losses nationally for 2022/23 were more than $32 billion, […]

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Morocco Budget Minister Exposes Illegal Operations of 1XBET Amid Currency Drain and Gambling Concerns

Doha – Morocco’s Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa launched a strong criticism against Russian sports betting operator 1XBET, highlighting concerns over currency drain and irregular activities during a meeting of the Finance and Economic Development Committee at the House of Representatives on Friday. Lekjaa emphasized that these betting companies are siphoning billions in foreign currency while […]

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Democratic Alliance Pushes for Remote Gambling Bill in South Africa

South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) party is mobilising efforts to support the Remote Gambling Bill to overhaul existing fragmented and monologue gambling laws. Led by Toby Chance, the party’s representative in the National Assembly’s Trade, Industry & Competition Committee, the DA is now looking to leverage its newly-gained power to gain insight into its proposed Remote Gambling Bill that will […]

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Rwanda Unveils New Gambling Policy: Stricter Regulations and Enhanced Player Protection

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has introduced a groundbreaking gambling policy aimed at tightening regulation, increasing tax revenue, and addressing the social risks associated with gambling. The move marks a significant shift in the country’s approach to managing its rapidly growing gambling sector. The new policy comes months after the RDB assumed oversight of gambling […]

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Islamic Morality Police to Resume Crackdown on Betting Shops After Supreme Court Ruling

Islamic morality police in the northern Nigerian city of Kano are to resume their crackdown on betting shops after a supreme court ruling on gambling. The Nigerian supreme court quashed a 2005 law Friday that established a national lottery commission and legalised sports betting and gambling. The court ruled gambling regulation is a matter for […]

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VBET Partners with Mindway AI to Enhance Responsible Gaming and Player Protection

VBET, a leading global sports betting and gaming operator powered by BetConstruct, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Mindway AI, a frontrunner in AI-driven responsible gaming solutions. This collaboration will roll out across the Dutch market and underscores VBET’s ongoing commitment to prioritising player well-being, reinforcing its dedication to responsible gaming and delivering […]

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Brazil Online Sports Betting Boom: Economic Impacts and Addictions

Brazil have fallen hard for online sports betting, yielding a boom of interest from foreign gambling companies that may boost state coffers but also threatens to divert funds from consumer spending in other areas. Latin America’s largest economy has seen lower-than-expected growth in consumer spending in the country in recent months, a weakness some banks […]

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