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The Gambling Authority of Botswana has highlighted responsible gambling, consumer protection and effective regulation as key to building a trusted and competitive gambling industry, as the country’s gambling revenue reportedly reaches P1.3 billion. The authority shared these insights at the Made in BW – Sold to the World Expo 2026, held at the Botswana International […]
The Authority for the Regulation of the Sports and Assimilated Practices Sector (ARSJPA) of Guinea has sought to learn from the regulatory expertise and industry practices of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Lottery, LONACI, during a study visit held from 5 to 9 October 2026. The visit aimed to strengthen the Guinean authority’s understanding of gambling regulation, […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) has urged students at North-West University (NWU) to make responsible choices and prioritize their education over gambling during a Student Wellness Awareness Event held at the university’s Mahikeng Campus on 8 October 2026. Held under the theme “Healthy Choices, Healthy Futures,” the event provided a platform to address issues […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) of Uganda has engaged boda boda riders in a financial literacy and responsible gambling awareness initiative aimed at encouraging better financial management and discouraging reliance on betting as a source of income. The engagement took place at the GOGO offices on Factory Lane, where the Board met […]
The Ministry of Finance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), through the Gambling Supervision Unit (Cellule de Surveillance des Jeux d’Argent – CSJA), has raised awareness of gambling regulation among students during the “Mbote Eurobond 2026” immersion seminar held at the National School of Finance. The session focused on the regulatory challenges facing […]
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) is set to officially hand over funding support to Cricket South Africa (CSA) as preparations continue for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. The handover is taking place at Western Province Cricket at Newlands in Cape Town, with NLC Board Chairperson Tembinkosi Bonakele, NLC Commissioner Jodi Scholtz and Western […]
Rwanda could introduce stronger measures to regulate the betting industry after concerns were raised in Parliament over gambling’s impact on household finances, savings and the wider economy. The issue was raised in Parliament on October 2 by Senator Charles Murigande during Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva’s address to both chambers on government initiatives aimed at strengthening […]
South Africa’s National Treasury published its discussion paper on a proposed national online gambling tax in November 2025. The comment period closed in February 2026, but the debate has continued. Having tracked South Africa’s licensed operator market for more than a decade, I can say with some confidence that the aspect of the proposal receiving […]
Liberia is facing growing calls to strengthen oversight of its expanding gambling industry, with concerns emerging over regulatory compliance, underage gambling and the potential social and economic impact of betting on vulnerable communities. The concerns follow a reported dispute involving Seven Blue Ltd. and the National Lottery Authority (NLA), after the regulator reportedly directed the […]
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB), in collaboration with the Consumer Affairs Unit of the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT) and the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF), has engaged young people at the Baphiring Agricultural Hub in Ga-Phiri, Mabaalstad-Moses Kotane Local Municipality, on the risks associated with gambling. The outreach […]
