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LONACI Prepares Its 2027 Budget Under Dramane Coulibaly Ivory Coast

LONACI Prepares its 2027 Budget Under Dramane Coulibaly

The National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) has begun preparations for its 2027 budget, with a focus on anticipating challenges, prioritizing investments, and optimizing the allocation of resources in line with the strategic direction of Director General Dramane Coulibaly. The budget preparation process took place on September 10, 2026, during a budget conference held in […]

LONACI Director General Joins Africa Grand Prix in Morocco Ivory Coast

LONACI Director General Joins Africa Grand Prix in Morocco

Côte d’Ivoire is taking an active role in the 2026 Africa Grand Prix in El Jadida, Morocco, with Dramane Coulibaly, Director General of the National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) and President of the African Lottery Association (ALA), among the prominent Ivorian representatives at the event. Held from September 10 to 12, 2026, the Africa […]

Large wall of video screens showing live sports events in a betting lounge with spectators nearby. Ethiopia

Authorities Signal Sports Betting Relaunch After Br27.5 Bln Audit

Ethiopia is preparing to rebuild its sports betting and digital lottery industry using a technology-driven regulatory system, according to an investigation by Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FBC). The report says licensed operators accumulated an estimated 27.5 billion birr in unpaid government obligations during a period when betting transactions grew rapidly. Fana’s investigation, citing a draft audit […]

NLGRB Strengthens Safer Gambling Measures Amid Online Gaming Growth Uganda

NLGRB Strengthens Safer Gambling Measures Amid Online Gaming Growth

Uganda has joined other African countries in marking the inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week, with the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) highlighting the importance of stronger player protection as the country’s gaming industry continues to expand. According to the NLGRB, Uganda’s gaming sector generated UGX 355.4 billion in government revenue during FY2025/26 and […]

LONACI Foundation Invests in Essential Infrastructure for Ivorian Communities Ivory Coast

LONACI Foundation Invests in Essential Infrastructure for Ivorian Communities

Through its Foundation, the National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) is translating its commitment to social development into concrete initiatives aimed at improving the lives of communities across Côte d’Ivoire. From access to clean drinking water, healthcare, education and digital services, the LONACI Foundation continues to support the development of essential infrastructure that delivers lasting […]

NLA Reports Technical Issue Affecting Lotto Prize Payments Ghana

NLA Resolves Salary Dispute with 12% Increase Proposal

The National Lottery Authority (NLA) Board and Management have urged members of the Authority’s local staff union to return to work following renewed engagements aimed at resolving salary dispute and changes to employees income tax adjustments. The latest position follows a sit-down strike and demonstration by NLA staff on Monday, August 24, over disagreement concerning […]

Ethiopia: EIH Urges ELS to Drive Digital Transformation in Lottery and Gaming Sector Ethiopia

EIH Urges ELS to Drive Digital Transformation in the Gaming Sector

Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) has urged the Ethiopian Lottery Service (ELS) to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen its core lottery operations, and improve market monitoring as Ethiopia seeks to unlock greater value from its gaming sector. The call came during EIH’s Annual Performance Dialogue with the Ethiopian Lottery Service, where both institutions reviewed ELS’s performance, ongoing […]