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A Rhode Island woman walked away with a R65 million lottery jackpot and her freedom, after the state’s highest court dismissed her ex-husband’s attempt to claim a portion of her winnings. The woman won a $4 million scratch-off prize shortly after her divorce came through. Her ex-husband argued the ticket may have been purchased before […]
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has disclosed that Ghana loses more than GH¢1 billion every year to illegal lottery operations. The authority says this growing illicit industry is increasingly undermining government revenue and broader national development. Director-General of the NLA, Mohammed Abdul-Salam, made the disclosure while addressing delegates at the 2026 European Lotteries (EL) Industry […]
Burkina Faso public finance services collected 122% of their June revenue target, helped by stronger performance from the Treasury, Customs, and Tax departments, the government said. The results were announced in Ouagadougou during a flag-raising ceremony led by Economy and Finance Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo. He praised staff across the main revenue agencies for exceeding the […]
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) of South Africa and the Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) have strengthened regional regulatory collaboration by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving lottery oversight, governance, and knowledge sharing. The agreement was formalized during the Tanzanian delegation’s benchmarking visit to Pretoria on 7 July, further advancing cooperation […]
Uganda Gambling Industry has recorded remarkable growth over the past three financial years, with sector turnover rising from approximately UGX 500 billion in FY2021/22 to an estimated UGX 8 trillion by FY2024/25. The significant increase reflects the sector’s rapid expansion and highlights the need for a regulatory framework capable of keeping pace with a modern, […]
South Africa efforts to curb illegal offshore gambling have sparked renewed debate after the country’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) urged policymakers to establish a robust legal framework before introducing measures to block access to unlicensed gambling websites. In a position paper released on 2 July, ISPA responded to proposals by the National Gambling Board […]
South Africa’s National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has announced the appointment of King Tembinkosi Bonakele as the new Chairperson of its Board, marking a new phase for the Commission as it works to strengthen governance, accountability, and oversight in the lottery sector. Bonakele’s appointment comes as South Africa advances reforms to improve how the National Lottery […]
A resident of the Ndwedwe area, just outside Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has become Sizekhaya’s first-ever Lottery PowerBall Jackpot winner after scooping an incredible R128 million. The life-changing prize was won in the PowerBall draw on 2 June 2026 after the lucky player matched all the winning numbers with a R30 ticket purchased at a Boxer […]
The South African Roadies Association (SARA) has appealed to Parliament to intervene in its long-running dispute with the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), accusing the regulator of unlawfully delaying grant allocations and failing to comply with statutory requirements. SARA chairperson Freddie Nyathela formally escalated the matter in a letter to Mzwandile Masina, chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio […]
The Senegalese National Lottery (LONASE) has taken another major step in its digital transformation with the launch of LPbet, a new online gaming and sports betting platform designed to strengthen its position in the country’s increasingly competitive digital betting market. Officially unveiled in Dakar by LONASE Director General Toussaint Manga, the platform is being positioned […]
