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Rwanda has recently passed a new income tax bill aimed at strengthening its tax regime on gambling. This legislation has sparked considerable debate among lawmakers, especially regarding the exemption of national lottery operators from the new gambling tariff. This exemption raises questions about the fairness of tax treatment for different forms of gambling. Changes in […]
According to the Ithuba National Lottery, two people have bagged the R78,977,677.80 Lotto jackpot from the June 18, 2025, draw with each person walking away with R39,488,838.90. The first winning ticket was purchased through a banking app with a R200 wager using the quick pick selection method. The second winning ticket was bought at a […]
A losing bidder in South Africa’s fourth national lottery licence process has taken legal action, challenging the government’s decision to award the licence to Sizekhaya Holdings. Lekalinga (RF) Pty Ltd, a Serbian-based company partnered with local stakeholders, filed an application in the Pretoria High Court to review and potentially overturn the license award made in […]
The Remote Operator Permit is a specialized license issued by the NLRC, allowing foreign-based companies to operate various online gaming activities within Nigeria, provided they already hold a valid gaming license from an internationally recognized regulator. This permit is designed to streamline the licensing process for remote gaming operators and allows them to access Nigeria’s […]
At the previous National Lottery Regulatory Commission’s (NLRC) All Gaming Stakeholders Conference, Tosin Adeyanju, the Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), shared insights into the Trust Fund’s strategic goals, highlighting its alignment with the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ set by President Bola Tinubu to uplift Nigerians. Adeyanju outlined the NLTF’s commitment to promoting […]
The Lagos State Government has applauded the decision of the Supreme Court ‘s judgment that nullified the National Lottery Act. In a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, the state government said the judgment also reaffirmed the constitutional authority of state governments to regulate lotteries and gaming activities within their […]
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 […]
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Ghana has been granted Observer Membership status by the European Lotteries (EL), effective June 17, 2024. The decision was made at the EL’s General Assembly during the Industry Days Seminar held in Salzburg, Austria from June 16 to 19. The 45 member countries present at the event unanimously voted […]
