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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
