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Burundi has introduced stricter tax compliance and financial-monitoring requirements for gambling operators under Joint Ministerial Order No. 760/540/319, signed on 12 August 2026 for the 2026/27 financial year. Under the new framework, the Loterie Nationale du Burundi (LONA) will issue monthly tax invoices to gambling operators, who will have 10 days to settle the amounts […]
Through its Foundation, the National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) is translating its commitment to social development into concrete initiatives aimed at improving the lives of communities across Côte d’Ivoire. From access to clean drinking water, healthcare, education and digital services, the LONACI Foundation continues to support the development of essential infrastructure that delivers lasting […]
The Senegalese National Lottery (LONASE) has announced a CFA 100 million jackpot for the upcoming 2026 UEMOA Common Pool (Masse Commune UEMOA) PMU event. The special event is scheduled for September 3, 2026, with PMU players able to participate with a stake of CFA 300 for the chance to target the CFA 100 million jackpot. […]
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) Board and Management have urged members of the Authority’s local staff union to return to work following renewed engagements aimed at resolving salary dispute and changes to employees income tax adjustments. The latest position follows a sit-down strike and demonstration by NLA staff on Monday, August 24, over disagreement concerning […]
The Director General of the Senegalese National Lottery (LONASE) held a working meeting on August 27, with his counterpart, Mr. Seydina Oumar Touré, Director General of the Agency for Proximity Security Assistance (ASP), at the ASP headquarters. The meeting focused on strengthening security arrangements for LONASE infrastructure across Senegal and formed part of ongoing efforts […]
Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) has urged the Ethiopian Lottery Service (ELS) to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen its core lottery operations, and improve market monitoring as Ethiopia seeks to unlock greater value from its gaming sector. The call came during EIH’s Annual Performance Dialogue with the Ethiopian Lottery Service, where both institutions reviewed ELS’s performance, ongoing […]
The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) has hosted the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) on a bilateral regulatory visit aimed at strengthening cooperation, knowledge exchange and regulatory coordination within Africa gaming and lotteries sector. The engagement brought together representatives of both regulatory authorities to exchange insights and experiences on the evolving gaming […]
Burundi is strengthening financial oversight of its gambling sector after introducing a new framework governing the collection of gambling payments and operator compliance for the 2026/27 financial year. The measures were introduced through Joint Ministerial Order No. 760/540/319, signed on August 12. The order establishes penalties for late payments, expands access to operators systems, and […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) appeared before the Parliament of Uganda’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) to respond to queries raised in the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ended June 30, 2025. The NLGRB team, led by its leadership, provided updates on measures taken to address […]
The LONACI Foundation has invested CFAF 512,702,062 in social development initiatives across several regions of Côte d’Ivoire as part of its 2026 Social Caravan, held from August 9 to 23, 2026. The initiative, carried out under the theme of solidarity and human development, saw the Foundation visit communities across Hambol, Gbêkê, Béré and Haut-Sassandra, where […]
