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North West Gambling Board Hosts Exciting Responsible Gambling Soccer Tournament in Bojanala South Africa

North West Gambling Board Hosts Exciting Responsible Gambling Soccer Tournament in Bojanala

The Bojanala District witnessed a day of exciting football, teamwork and responsible gambling advocacy as three schools competed for the opportunity to represent the district at the North West Gambling Board Responsible Gambling Soccer Tournament. The tournament brought together young footballers in a spirited competition that combined sporting excellence with an important message about responsible […]

ISJ Takes Illegal Gambling Awareness Campaign to Mabunda Market Angola

ISJ Takes Illegal Gambling Awareness Campaign to Mabunda Market

The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ), in coordination with the Municipal Administration of Samba, carried out an awareness and prevention action against illegal gambling on August 14, targeting merchants and citizens at the Mabunda Market, in the Municipality of Samba. The initiative was aimed at raising awareness among merchants and members of the public about the […]

Botswana Gambling Authority Recognized for Diremogolo Challenge Support Botswana

Gambling Authority Recognized for Diremogolo Challenge Support

The Botswana Gambling Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote community wellness, mental health, physical well-being and Botswana’s cultural heritage. The Authority’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Moruntshi Kemorwale, welcomed Dr. Mmaoneka C. Makati Brown, Executive Director of the Diremogolo Challenge, during an engagement focused on the shared values and impact of the […]

Deposit Limits Could Redefine Africa Betting Industry Experts

Deposit Limits Could Redefine Africa Betting Industry

Africa’s betting industry has spent the last decade chasing growth. The next decade should be about protecting it. Across the continent, regulators have introduced tougher licensing requirements, increased gaming taxes, tightened advertising rules and strengthened age verification. However, one of the most effective responsible gambling tools remain largely absent from African regulation: deposit limits. That […]

NLGRB and URA Strengthen Gaming Regulation and Tax Compliance Uganda

NLGRB and URA Strengthen Gambling Regulation and Tax Compliance

Uganda’s gaming sector is set to benefit from closer collaboration between the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), following a strategic engagement aimed at strengthening both gambling regulations and tax compliance. The NLGRB hosted a delegation from URA’s Gaming Unit, led by Commissioner of Domestic Taxes Denis Kugonza […]

Malawi iGaming: A New Market for Gambling Investor Experts

Malawi iGaming: A New Market for Gambling Investor

Malawi is quietly becoming a gambling investor should watch. The country is not Africa’s largest gambling economy, nor does it yet have the digital penetration of markets such as South Africa, Nigeria or Kenya. However, its regulatory direction is becoming clearer. The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) already listed licensed sport betting and casino […]

NACZ Partners with LGB for Gambling Awareness Campaign Zimbabwe

NACZ Partners with LGB for Gambling Awareness Campaign

Zimbabwe’s National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has partnered with the Lotteries and Gaming Board (LGB) to launch a creative campaign aimed at promoting responsible gambling through short-form entertainment content. The initiative, known as the Responsible Gambling Skit Challenge, invites content creators and skit makers to produce short videos highlighting the importance of maintaining control […]

Limpopo Gambling Board Strengthens Community Outreach Through CSR South Africa

Limpopo Gambling Board Strengthens Outreach Through CSR Programme

The Limpopo Gambling Board (LGB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities across Limpopo Province through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme. The programme recently provided vital support to several organizations and beneficiaries working to improve the lives of disadvantaged communities. The initiatives were officiated by the MEC for Social Development in Limpopo, Honourable […]

North West Gambling Board Boosts Regulatory Oversight Across Gambling Sector South Africa

North West Gambling Board Boosts Regulatory Oversight Across Gambling Sector

The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) has stepped up its regulatory oversight efforts through direct engagements with licensed gambling operators as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening compliance within the industry. NWGB Members and Management recently visited Rio Hotel and Casino in Klerksdorp, providing Board Members with practical insight into the operator’s licensed activities […]

NGB Warns South Africans Against Gambling Amid Rising Unemployment South Africa

NGB Warns South Africans Against Gambling Amid Rising Unemployment

The National Gambling Board (NGB) has urged South Africans to safeguard their household finances and exercise caution when participating in gambling activities, following the release of Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labor Force Survey for the second quarter of 2026. The latest figures paint a concerning picture of the economic pressures facing many South African households. […]