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The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism in Namibia has announced a series of public consultation workshops to validate proposed amendments to the country’s Lotteries Act and Regulations, as well as the Gambling and Gambling Activities Regulations. The consultation is aimed at providing members of the public and relevant stakeholders with an opportunity to review […]
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has supported efforts to improve learning conditions for pupils and teachers at Mpatsa Primary School in Nsanje District following the destruction of the school by Cyclone Freddy in March 2023. The cyclone severely affected the school, leaving more than 2,600 learners facing challenging learning conditions. Since the disaster, […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has reiterated the importance of compliance, responsible gaming and constructive engagement between the regulator and gaming operators ahead of the 2027 license renewal cycle. Speaking during the Annual Pre-Licensing Stakeholder Engagement with Gaming Operators, NLGRB Board Chairperson, Mr Kenneth Kitariko, emphasized the need for an industry built […]
The Management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) wishes to inform all Lotto Marketing Companies (LMCs), patrons, the general public, and all stakeholders that, due to a technical challenge affecting the processing of payments, some wins have not yet been honored. The NLA would like to assure all affected stakeholders that efforts are currently underway […]
Stakeholder engagement in Lira focuses on stronger enforcement, regulatory compliance and responsible gaming across Uganda’s growing gaming sector. Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) is strengthening cooperation with law-enforcement authorities and local government leaders in Lira City as part of efforts to improve compliance and promote a more regulated gaming environment. The engagement […]
Gabon is entering a new phase in the regulation and management of its gambling industry, with state-owned operator La Gabonaise des Jeux (GDJ) placing greater emphasis on oversight, player protection and the fight against illegal gambling. GDJ has identified four key priorities to guide its activities: securing the gaming sector, protecting players, combating illegal practices […]
Botswana has expressed support for Nigeria’s proposal to transform the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) into a formal Pan-African Council of Gaming Regulators (PACoGR), a move aimed at strengthening regulatory cooperation across Africa’s gaming markets. The proposal, championed by Nigeria through the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) and the Federation of State Gaming […]
LONAB awards two checks to PMU’B winners The Burkina National Lottery (LONAB) officially presented two checks totaling CFA 204,131,000 to two winners of the Pari Mutuel Urbain Burkinabè (PMU’B). On September 22, 2026, at its Koudougou agency, the presentation occurred. Comrade Lucien Guenguéré, the Secretary-General of the Nando Region, presided over the ceremony. Once again, […]
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has launched the fourth edition of its Luckiest Season promotion, offering participants the opportunity to win a share of GH¢5 million in prizes while placing renewed emphasis on responsible gaming. The latest edition of the promotion features a GH¢5 million grand prize alongside a range of instant rewards, including television […]
Uganda’s efforts to promote a well-regulated gambling industry received recognition from the country’s judiciary during the third National Court Open Day in Kampala, where Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo praised the work of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB). The NLGRB showcased its regulatory mandate at the public engagement event held on September […]
