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The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), including members Mr. William Blick, Ms. Faridah Bahemuka, Ms. Stella Akullo, Mr. Denis Ngabirano, and the operations team, recently participated in ICE Barcelona 2026, one of the world’s largest and most influential exhibitions dedicated to the regulated gambling and gaming sector. This prestigious event served as a […]
The former Head of Public Relations at the National Lotteries Authority (NLA), Dr. Razak Kojo Opoku, has commended the Mahama administration for upholding the NLA–KGL licensing agreement. He described this decision as a clear demonstration of the government’s commitment to fostering private sector growth and supporting indigenous entrepreneurship. In a statement released in Accra, Dr. […]
The Special Tribunal has frozen a R500,000 pension payout to Sibonelo Vilakazi, a former client liaison officer for the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) in KwaZulu-Natal. He allegedly misused his position to channel tens of millions of rands to himself, and a company controlled by his wife. Vilakazi and his wife, Nosipho Zanele Zuma, are accused […]
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has been advised by a forensic investigation to reclaim hundreds of thousands of rands in Lottery funds paid to ProEthics, a company hired for ethics advisory services. ProEthics is one of several entities named in a report by TSU Investigations Services, released in October 2023. This report uncovered procurement irregularities […]
The 106th edition of the American Grand Prix, widely regarded as the World Cup of Harness Racing, concluded on Sunday, January 25, 2026, after an exhilarating race over a distance of 2,700 meters. This prestigious international competition featured 18 elite horses from around the world, reaffirming its status as one of the most celebrated events […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has partnered with Butabika National Referral Hospital for a major public awareness campaign. As part of the initiative, the two organizations conducted an outreach event at Nakawa Market in Kampala. Their goal was to educate market vendors, customers, and the general public on safe and responsible gaming […]
President John Dramani Mahama has called for an immediate and thorough review, as well as potential renegotiation, of the controversial contract between the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and KGL Group/KGL Technology Limited. The directive was issued in a letter from the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, dated December 24, 2025. It instructs the […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has emphasized Uganda’s dedication to maintaining a safe, transparent, and well-regulated gambling industry during the 2nd National Court Open Day. Organized by the Judiciary of Uganda, this event provided a platform for public engagement, awareness-building, and collaboration aimed at strengthening justice delivery across the country. At the […]
The National Lottery of Niger (LONANI) is gearing up for a major transformation in 2026. Under the leadership of Director-General Colonel Major Soumana Djibo, the organization is prioritizing digital expansion and broader nationwide accessibility. Financial Growth and Modernization This strategic shift follows a 35% increase in revenue from 2023 to 2024. Furthermore, projections for 2025 […]
What began as a lifeline during unemployment has turned into a relentless spiral of fear and desperation for 30-year-old Eddie. He says gambling addiction has consumed his life and left him on the brink of ruin. “Gambling first came as a rescue to me when I was unemployed, but it has turned into a bottomless […]
