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Rwanda gaming landscape is set for a fresh start following the official appointment of Moja Rwanda Limited as the new operator of the National Lottery. This move ends a several-month hiatus that began in October 2025, when the government terminated the previous operator’s license. The National Lottery, originally launched in 2021, is a cornerstone of […]
In a demonstration of its commitment to supporting cultural initiatives and promoting national heritage, Mr. Dramane Coulibaly, General Manager of LONACI, hosted an honorary dinner at the Hotel Anouanzê in Dimbokro. The dinner, held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, celebrated the Committee Miss Côte d’Ivoire (COMICI), led by its President M. Victor Yapobi. The event […]
The LONACI Foundation has launched a high-level seminar to develop and validate its Strategic Development Plan (SDP) for 2026–2030, with a long-term outlook to 2035. The initiative reinforces the Foundation’s commitment to strengthening its institutional capacity and improving the impact of its social programs across Côte d’Ivoire. The opening ceremony was led by Mr. AbdoulKarim […]
The National Lottery Authority (NLA), in a strategic partnership with the Concerned Lotto Agents Association of Ghana (CLAAG), will officially launch a mandatory registration exercise for all agents and writers. This directive specifically targets those operating under NLA-licensed Private Lotto Operators, marking a decisive step toward a more transparent and regulated marketplace. Streamlining the Private […]
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) donated K300 million to support the 2025/26 Lean Season and Emergency Response Programmes. The symbolic cheque was handed over in Mangochi at a ceremony attended by government officials and local leaders. MAGLA Board Chairperson Proud Chalira said the donation responds to President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s appeal for financial […]
Students at Kigumba Intensive Secondary School showed strong curiosity and awareness during a sensitisation session run by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB). Part of the Board’s ongoing responsible-gaming initiative, the session gave students a chance to ask critical questions about both online and retail betting. Students asked thoughtful, practical questions such as […]
iSolutions, a developer of high-performance online gambling games, has launched its popular titles Lucky Rise, XCape, and Eagle on HallaBet. The move is a key step in the company’s African expansion, bringing its lightweight, engaging games to one of the region’s fastest-growing betting markets. HallaBet, operated by Halla Gaming Company Limited and licensed by the […]
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) and the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a unified framework for regulating advertising within Nigeria’s rapidly growing Gambling sector. Formally signed at a ceremony in Lagos, this agreement represents a significant milestone in addressing ongoing […]
Special Tribunal Judge President Margaret Victor sided with the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), invalidating a 2018 grant awarded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) to Madumelani NPO. This funding was originally approved for the construction of a cultural village. Judge Victor found that brothers Tshimangadzo and Ndoweni Mukutu, along with affiliated entities, worked together to […]
Recent research reveals that approximately 40% of working South Africans now gamble frequently. Many are using gambling as a means to bridge monthly financial shortfalls rather than for leisure. This trend indicates that financial stress is significantly reshaping employee behavior, as more workers rely on gambling to cover daily expenses and pay off debts. According […]
