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Andreas Kötter, President of the World Lottery Association (WLA), has expressed strong confidence in Ghana’s ability to host the World Lottery Summit in 2028. He shared this sentiment during a high-level working visit to Ghana last week. During the visit, Kötter interacted with Alhaji Mohammed Abdul-Salam, Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), and the […]
Liberia initiative to introduce a Central Monitoring System (CMS) for the gambling sector is facing increasing scrutiny amid concerns about the legal status of the winning bidder, potential conflicts of interest, and the current state of the contract’s execution. Documents reviewed indicate that Agra Technologies LLC, awarded the CMS contract, was incorporated on January 31, […]
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has taken significant steps to combat underage gambling in Liberia by launching a nationwide enforcement operation. This initiative marks a stronger regulatory approach to what is recognized as an escalating threat to the youth of the country. On February 17, 2026, the NLA announced the deployment of enforcement teams and […]
The National Lottery Burkinabè (LONAB) proudly hosted an official handover ceremony today for two lucky winners of significant prizes at the Pari Mutuel Urban Burkinabè (PMU’B). The event took place at the Karpala ECD hall and was led by Mr. Dieudonne VEBAMBA, Technical Advisor, representing LONAB’s General Manager, Mr. Ibrahim Ben Harouna ZARANI. Mr. Léon […]
LONACI (Loterie Nationale de Côte d’Ivoire) has officially handed over prize cheques to the winners of its December 2025 scratch games. Madame Adoh Brou Michelle won 2 000 000 FCFA in the Collector scratch ticket game, receiving her cheque from Madame Awa Diomandé, Assistant Chief Scratch Product. Meanwhile, Mr. Samassi Mamadou and Mr. Konaté Mamadou won 21 000 000 FCFA and […]
An Ohio man’s persistence paid off after 22 years, winning $3.5 million in the Ohio Lottery’s Classic Lotto game. The winning numbers: 6, 8, 16, 20, 26, and 45 were drawn on February 4, according to an official Ohio Lottery press release. When he saw the results, the winner exclaimed to his wife, “We’re going […]
The BiG Africa Summit is proud to announce the shortlisted nominees for the 2026 Eventus Awards, recognising excellence, innovation, and leadership across Africa’s gaming ecosystem. These nominees represent the continent’s diversity, forward-thinking spirit, and commitment to raising standards in gaming and betting. Ubuntu Leadership Award – Honouring leadership that embodies integrity, collaboration, and shared progress: […]
Ghana’s lottery sector is undergoing a major digital transformation as the Ghana National Lottery Authority (NLA) partners with Fidelity Bank Ghana to deploy 5,000 Android-powered Point of Sale (POS) terminals across the country. The initiative marks one of the most significant modernization efforts in the Authority’s history and reflects Ghana’s broader push toward digital financial […]
The Botswana Gambling Authority Social Club has donated 1,200 litres of intravenous (IV) fluid to Princess Marina Hospital (PMH) to support Botswana’s strained healthcare system. The contribution underscores the Authority’s commitment to social responsibility and the well-being of Batswana. The handover was led by the Authority’s acting CEO, Mr. Moruntshi Kemorwale, and Social Club Chairman […]
Betting operator BetPawa experienced a temporary technical malfunction that affected customer accounts on its Ugandan platform. In a public update on X, the company said it activated Maintenance Mode to fix a technical fault affecting betslip payout. The post reassured users there was no cyberattack and asked for patience while engineers worked to restore normal […]
