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SARA Seeks Parliamentary Investigation into NLC Lottery Grant Delays South Africa

NLC Multi-Million Rand Lottery Scandal Exposed in Pretoria

In 2018, Ado Krige, who operates a drug rehabilitation center near Pretoria, reported attorney Lesley Ramulifho to the Limpopo Mirror, leading to the exposure of a multi-million-rand lottery scandal. Krige revealed that Ramulifho had hijacked a dormant non-profit organization, Denzhe Primary Care, which he used as a front to funnel a 2017 R20-million lottery grant […]

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NLC Fails to Spend Millions on Lottery-Funded Projects

Despite assurances made more than three years ago, the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has yet to spend R65-million set aside to rescue a series of abandoned lottery-funded infrastructure projects. The NLC confirmed that no construction payments have been made from the allocation. The projects, many of which lost hundreds of millions of rand to corruption, […]

LONACI Awards FCFA 36.4 million to PMU Winner Ivory Coast

LONACI Awards FCFA 36.4 million to PMU Winner

An Ivorian bettor has received an impressive payout of FCFA 36,437,900 after winning at the Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU). The official cheque presentation ceremony took place at the LONACI Studio in Biétry-Marcory. The cheque was presented by Mr. Richard Touré, Director of Marketing and Customer Experience, on behalf of Mr. Dramane Coulibaly, General Manager of […]

Aviatrix Partners with Bitville Gaming to Expand Global Reach Companies

Aviatrix Partner with Bitville Gaming to Expand Global Reach

Aviatrix is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Bitville Gaming, enhancing its global distribution capabilities and simplifying the process for casino brands to launch and scale Aviatrix across various markets. This collaboration is centered on a shared vision: to streamline game distribution and enable operators to grow faster and smarter. Through Bitville Gaming’s aggregation […]

LONACI Ivory Coast

LONACI Lottery Payouts Hit Record CFA 414B in 2025

The Loterie Nationale de Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) announced strong financial results for the 2025 fiscal year, showcasing significant increases in payouts to players and contributions to the Ivorian state. At the traditional New Year ceremony held on February 2, 2026, at LONACI Studios in Biétry, Director General Dramane Coulibaly presented the institution’s annual results to […]

National Unity Platform in Uganda Uganda

NUP Aspirant Claims Big Win Through Fixed Sports Betting

A parliamentary aspirant from the National Unity Platform (NUP) has reportedly won over UGX 300 million through fixed sports betting games facilitated by the Uganda Bettors Association, following his defeat in the recent general elections. For security reasons, the aspirant’s identity has been withheld. He revealed that he turned to betting after experiencing significant financial […]

Aristocrat Aggregates 7777 Gaming globally Companies

7777 Gaming Brings Its Full Portfolio to Aristocrat Interactive

7777 Gaming is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Aristocrat Interactive, a leader in content and technology solutions for iLottery, iGaming, and online sports betting. This collaboration will allow Aristocrat Interactive to aggregate and distribute the complete 7777 Gaming portfolio across both major online verticals: casino and lottery. Through this partnership, operators will gain […]

Ethiopian Lottery Service Ethiopia

Ethiopia Digital Lottery Boom: Record Wins and Rapid Growth

Ethiopia National Lottery, managed by the Ethiopian Lottery Service (ELS), has experienced a rapid digital transformation that is changing how millions participate and how the state generates revenue. This shift was highlighted by a historic 60-million-birr jackpot, the largest in the country’s lottery history conducted entirely through a digital platform. The winner, Ato Berhanu Gobeze […]

Uganda

NLGRB Closes Week with Raids and Strategic Talks

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has wrapped up the week with decisive action. The Board focused on two fronts: dismantling illegal operations and engaging football authorities to safeguard sport integrity. On Friday, NLGRB’s regional team in Gulu, alongside the Uganda Police Force, raided an illegal gaming site in Makor Nyacara Ward, Nebbi […]

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Guinea Lottery Invests in League Cup to Boost Local Football

The National Lottery of Guinea (LONAGUI) is deeply committed to enhancing the country’s football landscape by supporting the League Cup, an important tournament for professional clubs. This initiative showcases how regulated lottery revenue can be strategically reinvested to promote sports development and strengthen fan engagement nationwide. As Guinea’s official lottery operator, LONAGUI has long been […]