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Bet1Cent is preparing to exit Uganda after its parent company, Geefy Entertainment SMC Limited, informed the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) that it plans to discontinue its general betting operations in the country. The withdrawal is scheduled to take effect on December 31, 2026. In a public notice issued on October 29, the […]
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) seized more than 370 illegal gaming machines during enforcement operations across the country in October 2026. The crackdown, conducted with the Uganda Police Force under the Board’s #OperationMashineHaramu initiative, targeted unlicensed gaming equipment in several districts and regions. In an update issued on October 16, the NLGRB […]
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has received ISO/IEC 27001 certification, an international standard for information security management. The Board is among the first government organizations in Uganda to achieve the certification, as the country continues to move public services online. The certification is significant for an organization responsible for regulating casinos, sports […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) of Uganda has engaged boda boda riders in a financial literacy and responsible gambling awareness initiative aimed at encouraging better financial management and discouraging reliance on betting as a source of income. The engagement took place at the GOGO offices on Factory Lane, where the Board met […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) highlighted the importance of responsible gaming and effective public-sector leadership during a five-day leadership retreat held at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi, Uganda. The retreat, which began on 27 September 2026, brought together Board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers of public-sector institutions under the theme […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has wrapped up the week with decisive action. The Board focused on two fronts: dismantling illegal operations and engaging football authorities to safeguard sport integrity. On Friday, NLGRB’s regional team in Gulu, alongside the Uganda Police Force, raided an illegal gaming site in Makor Nyacara Ward, Nebbi […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has reported a massive surge in revenue. According to officials, annual non-tax revenue collections grew from Shs1.14 billion in the 2019/2020 financial year to Shs8.79 billion in 2024/2025. Acting Executive Director Bernard Winyi presented these figures to the Finance Committee of Parliament. He highlighted the impressive long-term […]
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on illegal gambling machines, an operation that authorities say has already cost the government at least Shs350 million in lost revenue. The enforcement drive, dubbed Operation Mashine Haramu, has led to the confiscation of more than 6,000 illegal gambling machines and the […]
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 […]
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), with support from ABS Consulting Group Limited, recently trained new board staff. ABS Consulting Group specializes in risk advisory, human resources, forensic audits, and executive development. The NLGRB’s compliance and enforcement staff underwent training focused on key professional principles for inspectors, including: Integrity Objectivity Confidentiality Competence This training […]
