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Aristocrat Aggregates 7777 Gaming globally Companies

7777 Gaming Brings Its Full Portfolio to Aristocrat Interactive

7777 Gaming is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Aristocrat Interactive, a leader in content and technology solutions for iLottery, iGaming, and online sports betting. This collaboration will allow Aristocrat Interactive to aggregate and distribute the complete 7777 Gaming portfolio across both major online verticals: casino and lottery. Through this partnership, operators will gain […]

Ethiopian Lottery Service Ethiopia

Ethiopia Digital Lottery Boom: Record Wins and Rapid Growth

Ethiopia National Lottery, managed by the Ethiopian Lottery Service (ELS), has experienced a rapid digital transformation that is changing how millions participate and how the state generates revenue. This shift was highlighted by a historic 60-million-birr jackpot, the largest in the country’s lottery history conducted entirely through a digital platform. The winner, Ato Berhanu Gobeze […]

Uganda

NLGRB Closes Week with Raids and Strategic Talks

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has wrapped up the week with decisive action. The Board focused on two fronts: dismantling illegal operations and engaging football authorities to safeguard sport integrity. On Friday, NLGRB’s regional team in Gulu, alongside the Uganda Police Force, raided an illegal gaming site in Makor Nyacara Ward, Nebbi […]

Guinea national lottery Western Africa

Guinea Lottery Invests in League Cup to Boost Local Football

The National Lottery of Guinea (LONAGUI) is deeply committed to enhancing the country’s football landscape by supporting the League Cup, an important tournament for professional clubs. This initiative showcases how regulated lottery revenue can be strategically reinvested to promote sports development and strengthen fan engagement nationwide. As Guinea’s official lottery operator, LONAGUI has long been […]

ICE Barcelona 2026 Uganda

NLGRB Participate in the Gaming Regulatory Reforms at ICE Barcelona

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 […]

NLC official’s pension frozen in KZN Ghana

NLA and KGL Welcomes Presidential Directive on Contract Review

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. […]

NLC Official Loses Pension Amid Lottery Fraud Allegations South Africa

NLC Official Loses Pension Amid Lottery Fraud Allegations

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 […]

NLC official’s pension frozen in KZN South Africa

NLC Advised to Reclaim Misuse Lottery Funds from ProEthics

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 […]

106th American Grand Prix Countries

LONACI and LONASE Attend 106th American Grand Prix Finale

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 […]

NLGRB partners with Butabika Uganda

NLGRB and Butabika Conduct Responsible Gaming Campaign in Kampala

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 […]