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Africa has become one of the fastest-growing regions in the global betting industry, driven by mobile adoption, a young digital audience, and strong engagement with international sports. According to Statista, Africa’s sports betting market is projected to reach $3.08bn in revenue in 2025, with user numbers expected to grow to 27.5 million by 2029. At […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has informed the public that ITHUBA Uganda Limited, the National Lottery Operator, ceased operations in Uganda effective 1st July 2026. The announcement, issued under Section 4(j) of the Lotteries and Gaming Act, Cap. 334, states that the NLGRB is managing the cessation of National Lottery operations by […]
Benin National Lottery (LNB SA) has appointed Marius Adanzounon as its new Director General, ushering in a new phase of digital transformation, operational modernization, and sustainable growth for the state-owned lottery. Adanzounon officially assumed office on June 16, succeeding Gaston Zossou, who led the organization for the past decade. His appointment marks a leadership transition […]
La Marocaine Des Jeux et des Sports (MDJS) took part in the international seminar “Anticipate, Fight, Forward Looking,” jointly organized by the World Lottery Association (WLA), United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS) and The European Lotteries (EL), at the Olympic Museum headquarters in Lausanne. Dedicated to the integrity of sport, the protection of regulated […]
The National Lottery of Burkina Faso (LONAB) reaffirmed its commitment to promoting journalistic excellence by presenting a special award during the 29th edition of the Galian Awards, held on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Ouaga 2000 Banquet Hall. Represented by its Director General, Ibrahim Ben Harouna Zarani, LONAB participated in one of Burkina Faso’s […]
The Special Tribunal has ordered the South African Sports Confederation and Olympics Committee (SASCOC), those behind the “hijacked NPO” Mshandukani Foundation, and other entities linked to former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) officials to repay almost R25 million they are alleged to have “siphoned” from the NLC. The money was originally intended for a 2016 Rio […]
The Management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has, with immediate effect, officially revoked and shut down the Sports Betting License of LIPAY INC. The decision follows a comprehensive Administrative Hearing at the 6th Judicial Circuit Court, where multiple violations of the NLA Gaming Regulation 001 were established. The ruling was rendered by the Director […]
A significant increase in lottery fraud and money laundering cases has been referred to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) by the Hawks in the weeks following their absence from a parliamentary briefing on the ongoing National Lotteries Commission (NLC) investigation in late March. Within days of the parliamentary meeting, and throughout the following weeks, the […]
Mauritius Lottery Operator, Lottotech Mauritius has released revenue allocation figures showing that contributions to the country’s Consolidated Fund were more than five times higher than operator profit in 2025. The data highlights how lottery spending is distributed across prizes, government funding, retail commissions, and operational costs. Breakdown of Lottery Spending per MUR100 According to an […]
Reinforcing its commitment to social impact and sustainable development, the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) has donated 10 waste compactor trucks to the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources to strengthen Lagos waste management operations across the state. The donation, made under the Authority’s Good Causes initiative, demonstrates how the […]
