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The National Lottery Burkinabè (LONAB) proudly hosted an official handover ceremony today for two lucky winners of significant prizes at the Pari Mutuel Urban Burkinabè (PMU’B). The event took place at the Karpala ECD hall and was led by Mr. Dieudonne VEBAMBA, Technical Advisor, representing LONAB’s General Manager, Mr. Ibrahim Ben Harouna ZARANI. Mr. Léon […]
LONACI (Loterie Nationale de Côte d’Ivoire) has officially handed over prize cheques to the winners of its December 2025 scratch games. Madame Adoh Brou Michelle won 2 000 000 FCFA in the Collector scratch ticket game, receiving her cheque from Madame Awa Diomandé, Assistant Chief Scratch Product. Meanwhile, Mr. Samassi Mamadou and Mr. Konaté Mamadou won 21 000 000 FCFA and […]
An Ohio man’s persistence paid off after 22 years, winning $3.5 million in the Ohio Lottery’s Classic Lotto game. The winning numbers: 6, 8, 16, 20, 26, and 45 were drawn on February 4, according to an official Ohio Lottery press release. When he saw the results, the winner exclaimed to his wife, “We’re going […]
The BiG Africa Summit is proud to announce the shortlisted nominees for the 2026 Eventus Awards, recognising excellence, innovation, and leadership across Africa’s gaming ecosystem. These nominees represent the continent’s diversity, forward-thinking spirit, and commitment to raising standards in gaming and betting. Ubuntu Leadership Award – Honouring leadership that embodies integrity, collaboration, and shared progress: […]
Ghana’s lottery sector is undergoing a major digital transformation as the Ghana National Lottery Authority (NLA) partners with Fidelity Bank Ghana to deploy 5,000 Android-powered Point of Sale (POS) terminals across the country. The initiative marks one of the most significant modernization efforts in the Authority’s history and reflects Ghana’s broader push toward digital financial […]
The Botswana Gambling Authority Social Club has donated 1,200 litres of intravenous (IV) fluid to Princess Marina Hospital (PMH) to support Botswana’s strained healthcare system. The contribution underscores the Authority’s commitment to social responsibility and the well-being of Batswana. The handover was led by the Authority’s acting CEO, Mr. Moruntshi Kemorwale, and Social Club Chairman […]
Betting operator BetPawa experienced a temporary technical malfunction that affected customer accounts on its Ugandan platform. In a public update on X, the company said it activated Maintenance Mode to fix a technical fault affecting betslip payout. The post reassured users there was no cyberattack and asked for patience while engineers worked to restore normal […]
The lottery funded old age home in Marapyane, Mpumalanga, remains unfinished and is under steady looting, as the local community battles to protect it. Despite their efforts, residents say they are fighting a losing battle against theft and vandalism. The National Lotteries Commission (NLC), which provided the funding, says it cannot intervene directly. “We are […]
The Enugu State Government yesterday began sealing Bet9ja facilities across the state. This action follows the company’s alleged failure to revalidate operational licenses and settle outstanding financial obligations. The government stated that it made several administrative efforts to resolve these issues. These efforts specifically addressed license revalidation and unpaid fees. However, the company allegedly failed […]
Loterie Nationale du Benin (LNB) continues to operate at the intersection of regulated gaming and capital markets as both the country’s official lottery provider and a publicly listed company on the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM). Since completing its initial public offering (IPO) in December 2024, LNB has maintained active share trading on the […]
