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The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have renewed their partnership to strengthen the lottery industry in Nigeria. During a visit to the EFCC headquarters, NLTF Executive Secretary, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, thanked the anti-graft agency for recovering over N9 billion for the NLTF. He urged the EFCC to […]
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has delivered a landmark ruling in the case of Attorney General of Lagos State v. National Sports Lottery LTD and NSL Lottery Management Co. LTD, declaring that lottery is not within the Exclusive Legislative List of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). In the well-considered judgment, the apex court held that […]
In a significant stride towards continental leadership, ITHUBA, a proudly black female owned and operated South African company, today marked the signing of the official partnership between ITHUBA, as the newly appointed National Lottery operator in Tanzania. This milestone marks a major advancement in ITHUBA’s strategy to expand its footprint in Africa, demonstrating the company’s […]
Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has announced that betting firms and gaming entities can now apply for the renewal of their licenses for the financial year 2024/25. The BCLB has called upon all operators to comply with this requirement, coinciding with the ongoing rollout of the new gaming management system. The implementation of this […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria is contemplating the introduction of excise duties in the telecoms, lottery, and gambling industries, as well as an increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate. While plans to implement excise duties on telecoms and gambling have been delayed, the VAT rate hike is expected to be put into effect […]
National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board led by C.E.O Denis mudene Ngabirano met with Makerere University’s representatives headed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration, Prof. Henry Mwanaki Alinaitwe. The engagement between Makerere University and the NLGRB aimed to create awareness about responsible gaming initiatives, interventions to combat underage gaming, and the […]
PrideBet, a prominent online betting platform in Ghana, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Jooba Tech, a leading provider of Jackpot Management Solutions. This collaboration represents a significant milestone for both companies as they join forces to elevate the gaming experience for players throughout Ghana. Kwadwo Amaning-Kwarteng, the Country Manager of PrideBet Ghana, […]
In a bid to reposition the lottery and gaming sector for increased revenue, the Minister for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Mr. Zephaniah Jisalo, issued a stern warning to operators who fail to meet statutory obligations. The announcement came during the official commissioning and handover of 15 motorized boreholes in 15 Benue communities by the […]
Sun International, the prominent gaming, casino, and hotel group listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), has reported remarkable success in the sales of the first phase of its Sun Vacation Club luxury accommodation project at Sun City. The development, launched in October 2022, has surpassed expectations, with gross sales reaching R166 million by the […]
Nigeria’s National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) has officially cleared 22bet and 19 other sports betting and gaming operators. This move comes in response to concerns raised by the recent Lagos State Lottery Authority, which had previously claimed that these operators were unlicensed. The Director-General of the NLRC, Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila, released the list of approved operators, […]
