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An important delegation from Loterie Nationale de Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI), led by Mr. Check Oumar Diarra, Advisor to the Director General Dramane Coulibaly, is participating in the 23rd edition of the UEMOA Joint Mass taking place from 4 to 8 May 2026 in Cotonou, Benin. The opening ceremony of this major regional gathering was held […]
A Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) employee has been jailed after stealing US$1,500 from his workplace and losing the money through online betting. Petsi Napwaro, 44, a general hand at the central bank, was convicted of theft after admitting that he broke into an office and took the cash, which he later exhausted through Aviator […]
The UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw has reached another milestone, with a Dubai-based South African expatriate winning the Dh5 million second prize, marking a historic first for a Wednesday draw. This win represents the second Dh5 million prize awarded in just two months, highlighting the growing momentum of the draw as it continues to deliver […]
At the end of the Council of Ministers on January 29, 2026, Roméo Nguema Ondo was appointed Director General of the Gabonese Games (GDJ). With more than 20 years of experience in finance and auditing, he is responsible for leading the strategic reform of the gambling sector, now placed under the exclusive monopoly of the […]
The newly appointed Director General of the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA), Muchanankhwaye Mpuluka, has reaffirmed his commitment to fostering strong collaboration with industry stakeholders to promote the growth, compliance, and sustainability of Malawi’s gaming and lotteries sector. Mpuluka made the remarks during a familiarisation tour of Premier Bet Malawi, one of the country’s […]
The Zomba City Festival has received a significant financial boost of K5 million from the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) in support of its highly anticipated 2026 edition. Now in its sixth year, the festival continues to grow as one of Malawi’s premier cultural showcases. Scheduled to run from May 1 through May 3, […]
Betsson Africa has launched its iGaming platform in Cameroon following the integration of turnkey technology from EveryMatrix. The rollout comes after a competitive tender process, with EveryMatrix selected to provide a comprehensive suite of iGaming solutions. These include casino and sportsbook integration, player account management, payments, affiliate systems, and front-end development. The platform is designed […]
Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) is set to fully digitize all lottery sales by the third quarter of 2026 as part of a nationwide reform aimed at modernizing operations, improving transparency, and eliminating hybrid sales systems. NLA Director-General Mohammed Abdul-Salam said the initiative forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen regulatory oversight and modernize […]
Liberia’s proposed ban on gambling related radio advertising marks a bold and necessary intervention in a rapidly escalating public health concern. The National Lottery Authority is preparing to ban gambling-related radio programs nationwide. Multiple government sources revealed that the planned restriction will target stations that air betting promotions and interactive gambling shows. The planned ban […]
A dispute between Carousel Ltd, the operator of Inzozi Lotto, and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), acting through its National Lottery and Gaming Commission (NLGC), has been referred to arbitration, even as a new operator has been appointed to run the national lottery. RDB terminated Carousel Ltd’s license in September 2025, citing failure to meet […]
