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The National Lottery Authority (NLA), in a strategic partnership with the Concerned Lotto Agents Association of Ghana (CLAAG), will officially launch a mandatory registration exercise for all agents and writers. This directive specifically targets those operating under NLA-licensed Private Lotto Operators, marking a decisive step toward a more transparent and regulated marketplace. Streamlining the Private […]
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) donated K300 million to support the 2025/26 Lean Season and Emergency Response Programmes. The symbolic cheque was handed over in Mangochi at a ceremony attended by government officials and local leaders. MAGLA Board Chairperson Proud Chalira said the donation responds to President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s appeal for financial […]
Students at Kigumba Intensive Secondary School showed strong curiosity and awareness during a sensitisation session run by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB). Part of the Board’s ongoing responsible-gaming initiative, the session gave students a chance to ask critical questions about both online and retail betting. Students asked thoughtful, practical questions such as […]
iSolutions, a developer of high-performance online gambling games, has launched its popular titles Lucky Rise, XCape, and Eagle on HallaBet. The move is a key step in the company’s African expansion, bringing its lightweight, engaging games to one of the region’s fastest-growing betting markets. HallaBet, operated by Halla Gaming Company Limited and licensed by the […]
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a unified framework for regulating advertising within Nigeria’s rapidly growing Gambling sector. Formally signed at a ceremony in Lagos, this agreement represents a significant milestone in addressing ongoing […]
Special Tribunal Judge President Margaret Victor sided with the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), invalidating a 2018 grant awarded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) to Madumelani NPO. This funding was originally approved for the construction of a cultural village. Judge Victor found that brothers Tshimangadzo and Ndoweni Mukutu, along with affiliated entities, worked together to […]
Recent research reveals that approximately 40% of working South Africans now gamble frequently. Many are using gambling as a means to bridge monthly financial shortfalls rather than for leisure. This trend indicates that financial stress is significantly reshaping employee behavior, as more workers rely on gambling to cover daily expenses and pay off debts. According […]
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has suspended further payments on a R66-million grant awarded to Netball South Africa (NSA) for a legacy project tied to the Netball World Cup 2023. This decision follows a forensic investigation that uncovered governance and oversight issues. The grant, one of the largest allocated by the NLC in recent years, […]
The Liberian Senate has summoned the leadership of the Liberia National Lottery Authority (NLA) in response to concerns raised by Gbarpolu County Senator Amara M. Konneh. He highlighted a rising wave of unregulated gambling operations and reports of underage betting in several counties. During a plenary session, Senate Secretary Nanborlor Singbeh read Senator Konneh’s communication. […]
The National Lottery Burkinabè (LONAB) recently celebrated a significant achievement during an official handover ceremony in Yako. The event honored a local winner of a substantial PMU’B prize and drew the attention of administrative authorities, local dignitaries, and a crowd of excited residents eager to witness this historic moment. Mr. Yamba Jean ZIDA, Director of […]
