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Premier League clubs have been accused of greed for signing “desperate deals for a few extra quid”, after Bournemouth took to 11 the contingent with a gambling company as their front-of-shirt sponsor for at least the coming season. A ban kicks in for the 2026-27 campaign. Bournemouth’s move, announced on Tuesday, means more than half […]
This Youth Month, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is cautioning young South Africans about the perils of gambling. With addiction potential and severe financial consequences for families, the FSCA’s warning comes as the nation’s betting industry reports a revenue jump from R8.8 billion in 2019/20 to R23.7 billion in 2022/23. The surge in betting […]
Internet users also often bookmark their favourite sites to make browsing easier. A spot check shows that the speed dials and bookmarks that promoted gaming activities have disappeared from browsers. But last year, the government through the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), banned browsers from displaying speed dials and bookmarks for betting and gaming […]
Uganda betting and gaming industry has experienced a remarkable surge, with payouts to winning tickets reaching at least Shs3 trillion in the 10 months leading up to April 2024. This figure represents a significant increase of Shs900 billion compared to the Shs2.1 trillion paid out in the full 2023/24 financial year, translating to a 90.9% […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria is contemplating the introduction of excise duties in the telecoms, lottery, and gambling industries, as well as an increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate. While plans to implement excise duties on telecoms and gambling have been delayed, the VAT rate hike is expected to be put into effect […]
We are delighted to announce the upcoming annual Gaming Tech Summit Africa, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya on June 4th! The Gaming Tech Summit Africa is designed to be an annual gathering that unites gaming and national lottery regulators from across the continent. Its goal is clear, to foster discussions that propel regulatory frameworks forward, […]
The gambling industry in Kenya, which used to be a fun place to play games of chance, is now facing a precarious tightrope because of increasing taxes. The government’s plan to control gambling by imposing big taxes is putting pressure on gamers and businesses alike. This is making people worry about whether the industry can […]
Issa Lukman, a disgruntled punter who placed a bet on the Bet9JA platform, has resurfaced online, accusing the popular betting company of withholding his rightful winnings. Lukman claims that despite entering into a full and final payment agreement with Bet9JA several months ago, he is yet to receive the outstanding balance of N13 million. The […]
National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board led by C.E.O Denis mudene Ngabirano met with Makerere University’s representatives headed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration, Prof. Henry Mwanaki Alinaitwe. The engagement between Makerere University and the NLGRB aimed to create awareness about responsible gaming initiatives, interventions to combat underage gaming, and the […]
PalmPay Nigeria’s Managing Director, Chika Nwosu, highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating, “This collaboration embodies our commitment to providing value to Nigerian consumers and reinforces PalmPay’s dedication to enriching the lifestyle of our customers by providing them with a reliable payment platform that helps them save as they spend. We are excited to reward […]
