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Guinea National Lottery Authority (LONAGUI) has highlighted the growing role of women in its governance and strategic direction, stressing that female leadership is essential to the organization’s development. To mark International Women’s Rights Day—though the celebration was delayed—LONAGUI brought together its female staff for a special event focused on professional dialogue, recognition, and the exchange […]
The National Lottery of Burkina Faso (LONAB) officially presented a cheque of 32,920,500 CFA francs to a fortunate winner of the 4+1 Pari Mutuel Urbain Burkinabè (PMU’B) draw. The cheque handover ceremony took place at the Live Courses Space (ECD), located in the Commercial and Administrative Activities Zone (ZACA) in Ouagadougou. The event was presided […]
The National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI), through its Autonomous Quality and Responsible Gaming Service, organized a team-building workshop aimed at strengthening the involvement of focal points within the Quality Management System (QMS) and deepening understanding of the Responsible Gaming policy. The initiative was led by Mr. ESSAN Antoine, Head of the Quality Service, under […]
The Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, presented a package of lottery tax proposals to Parliament to finance Uganda’s proposed Shs 84 trillion budgets for the 2026/27 financial year up from Shs 72 trillion in the current financial year signaling a decisive shift toward funding the budget through domestic resources. The tax […]
The Director General of the Senegal National Lottery (LONASE), Toussaint Manga, has announced plans for the construction of a modern new agency in Coumba Djiguène during the second phase of his nationwide tour. The visit forms part of an ongoing engagement programme aimed at strengthening relations with staff, partners, and users across the country’s gaming […]
Liberia’s gaming industry is facing heightened regulatory scrutiny following action by the National Lottery Authority (NLA) against StarBet Liberia over alleged breaches of gambling laws, particularly concerning underage participation. The NLA has issued a formal notice requiring the company’s management to appear before the Authority and justify why its operating license should not be suspended […]
Mercury International has launched a four-month housing giveaway in Sierra Leone, offering an $81,000 two-bedroom bungalow to bettors who place qualifying wagers on Mercury Bet. The promotion runs from April 1 to July 20, with the final draw scheduled for July 21. The campaign officially opened in Freetown and links entry to qualifying wagers placed […]
The Malawi Gaming & Lotteries Authority (Magla) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting responsible gambling advertising under Directive No. 1 of 2025. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement meeting in Blantyre, Magla Director General Racheal Mijiga said the directive is intended to protect children and vulnerable groups while allowing the industry to continue growing. Mijiga emphasised […]
The LONACI Foundation has announced the winners of the 8th edition of its Social Challenge 2025, with journalist Fatou Sylla of Fraternité Matin winning the first prize and receiving 3 million FCFA. Sylla was recognised for her impactful report titled “Impact of the butane gas explosion in households: the difficult reconstruction of the rescued.” Her […]
Liberia’s National Lottery Authority is preparing to ban gambling‑related radio programmes nationwide after the Senate demanded answers about a surge in unregulated betting and reports that minors, some as young as 13 are taking part. Sources in government who spoke anonymously said the planned restriction will target stations that broadcast betting promotions and interactive gambling […]
