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A non-profit organization director has been convicted of fraud and money laundering after R700,000 in National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funding intended for charitable work was used to buy a vehicle for personal use, the Hawks said. Nathan Baldwin Ramailane, 62, was convicted on one count of fraud and two counts of money laundering by the […]
The National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) has awarded land ownership certificates to 30 concessionaires under its “Un concessionnaire, un toit” (One Concessionaire, One Roof) initiative, as part of efforts to improve the welfare of its distribution partners. The certificates were symbolically presented on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at LONACI’s headquarters in Marcory-Biétry, Côte d’Ivoire. […]
The National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI), in partnership with the Ivorian Equestrian Federation, has celebrated the legacy of Jacqueline Ouégnin through the inaugural edition of the International Grand Prix Jacqueline Ouégnin, held on 10 October 2026, at the Grand-Bassam stadium. The event paid tribute to the late wife of Ambassador Georges Ouégnin, bringing together […]
Bet360 has confirmed that it operates under a license issued by the National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI), authorizing the platform to offer online sports betting, casino games and slot machines in the country. In a communiqué dated October 9, 2026, in Abidjan, Bet360 clarified its licensing status, brand identity and commitment to operating within […]
The National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) has launched a new internal audit of its quality management system as part of efforts to maintain its ISO 9001:2015 certification and strengthen operational standards across the organization. The audit commenced on 12 October 2026 at the company’s headquarters in Marcory and is scheduled to continue until 16 […]
The Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission has proposed a Business-to-Business (B2B) gambling supplier licensing framework as part of efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight, data security and accountability across the state’s gaming industry. The proposal was a key focus of the 2026 Enugu State Gaming Stakeholders Forum, which concluded on October 8, 2026, under the […]
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has concluded a four-day stakeholder engagement tour of South Africa’s Western Cape province, highlighting the impact of lottery funding on communities, sports development, culture and heritage preservation. Hosted by the Western Cape Ministry of Cultural Affairs and Sport, the tour included stakeholder meetings, site visits and community engagements focused on […]
The Authority for the Regulation of the Sports and Assimilated Practices Sector (ARSJPA) of Guinea has sought to learn from the regulatory expertise and industry practices of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Lottery, LONACI, during a study visit held from 5 to 9 October 2026. The visit aimed to strengthen the Guinean authority’s understanding of gambling regulation, […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) of Uganda has engaged boda boda riders in a financial literacy and responsible gambling awareness initiative aimed at encouraging better financial management and discouraging reliance on betting as a source of income. The engagement took place at the GOGO offices on Factory Lane, where the Board met […]
The Burkina Faso National Lottery (LONAB) showcased its new product, Faso Loto 5/90, at the government exhibition held at SIAO on October 7, 2026, as part of the second phase of the third edition of the National Days of Patriotic Commitment and Civic Participation (JEPPC). The exhibition, organized from October 2 to 9, 2026, provided […]
