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National Lottery operator ITHUBA Uganda has launched a transformative Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Empowerment Programme aimed at uplifting Uganda’s boda boda riders through financial inclusion, digital skills development, and entrepreneurship. Developed with the support of the Boda Boda Association of Uganda, this initiative aims to provide riders with more than just tool, it offers them […]
LONACI (Loterie Nationale de Côte d’Ivoire) successfully conducted an extensive training and awareness campaign for its agents across all its agencies, focusing on the theme of Responsible Gaming. This initiative, spearheaded by the General Management under the leadership of Mr. Dramane COULIBALY, aims to foster a culture of responsibility within the gaming sector. The campaign […]
The National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) is launching a dedicated awareness and prevention campaign focused on cancer screening for its staff. This important health initiative will take place at the company’s agency in Biétry. Under the leadership of Mr. Dramane Coulibaly, General Manager of LONACI, this campaign underscores the company’s strong commitment to the […]
LONACI Foundation Deputy Executive Director Mr. Guédé Marc Sakoa, officially handed over keys to several social infrastructures in the Dimbokro department. He represented Mr. Dramane Coulibaly, President of the Board of Directors of the LONACI FOUNDATION. The event took place in the presence of Monsieur Gouessé Jules, Prefect of the N’Zi region and Prefect of […]
The newly appointed leadership of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has committed to supporting the enforcement of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance in the gaming sector. In a recent meeting, Hon. Mohammed A. Nasser, Officer-in-Charge of the Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) of Liberia, and Hon. Peter L. Solo, Director General […]
In a remarkable turn of fortune, two residents from Gauteng have become overnight millionaires following the latest lottery draws. Both winners purchased affordable lotto tickets, demonstrating that luck can strike anyone. The first winner from Pretoria claimed an impressive R8,356,457.60 by opting for a Quick Pick selection at a Shoprite Checkers, spending just R70. The […]
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 […]
