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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 […]
The lottery funded old age home in Marapyane, Mpumalanga, remains unfinished and is under steady looting, as the local community battles to protect it. Despite their efforts, residents say they are fighting a losing battle against theft and vandalism. The National Lotteries Commission (NLC), which provided the funding, says it cannot intervene directly. “We are […]
The Enugu State Government yesterday began sealing Bet9ja facilities across the state. This action follows the company’s alleged failure to revalidate operational licenses and settle outstanding financial obligations. The government stated that it made several administrative efforts to resolve these issues. These efforts specifically addressed license revalidation and unpaid fees. However, the company allegedly failed […]
Loterie Nationale du Benin (LNB) continues to operate at the intersection of regulated gaming and capital markets as both the country’s official lottery provider and a publicly listed company on the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM). Since completing its initial public offering (IPO) in December 2024, LNB has maintained active share trading on the […]
In 2018, Ado Krige, who operates a drug rehabilitation center near Pretoria, reported attorney Lesley Ramulifho to the Limpopo Mirror, leading to the exposure of a multi-million-rand lottery scandal. Krige revealed that Ramulifho had hijacked a dormant non-profit organization, Denzhe Primary Care, which he used as a front to funnel a 2017 R20-million lottery grant […]
Despite assurances made more than three years ago, the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has yet to spend R65-million set aside to rescue a series of abandoned lottery-funded infrastructure projects. The NLC confirmed that no construction payments have been made from the allocation. The projects, many of which lost hundreds of millions of rand to corruption, […]
An Ivorian bettor has received an impressive payout of FCFA 36,437,900 after winning at the Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU). The official cheque presentation ceremony took place at the LONACI Studio in Biétry-Marcory. The cheque was presented by Mr. Richard Touré, Director of Marketing and Customer Experience, on behalf of Mr. Dramane Coulibaly, General Manager of […]
Aviatrix is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Bitville Gaming, enhancing its global distribution capabilities and simplifying the process for casino brands to launch and scale Aviatrix across various markets. This collaboration is centered on a shared vision: to streamline game distribution and enable operators to grow faster and smarter. Through Bitville Gaming’s aggregation […]
The Loterie Nationale de Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) announced strong financial results for the 2025 fiscal year, showcasing significant increases in payouts to players and contributions to the Ivorian state. At the traditional New Year ceremony held on February 2, 2026, at LONACI Studios in Biétry, Director General Dramane Coulibaly presented the institution’s annual results to […]
A parliamentary aspirant from the National Unity Platform (NUP) has reportedly won over UGX 300 million through fixed sports betting games facilitated by the Uganda Bettors Association, following his defeat in the recent general elections. For security reasons, the aspirant’s identity has been withheld. He revealed that he turned to betting after experiencing significant financial […]
