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Once again, aspiring young entrepreneurs and those looking for opportunities to expand their innovations can realise their dreams as Betano – The Next Titan, Nigeria’s premier entrepreneurial reality television show, returns for Season 11. The highly anticipated new season is returning on the theme ‘Be The Relentless’ in partnership with Betano, as the title sponsor. […]
In a competitive betting market where rewards programmes often focus on entertainment, experiences, and bonuses, World Sports Betting (WSB) is taking a different approach. Through its Club Privé rewards programme, qualifying members can now receive a complimentary subscription to SAYF, a personal safety and family wellbeing app designed to help users stay connected to loved […]
The Ethiopia Lottery Service (ELS) has issued a public clarification following reports circulating on social media and other media platforms by certain sports betting organisations. According to the regulator, while it respects the court’s decision and the ongoing legal process, the court order relating to the case has been suspended in accordance with legal procedures. […]
MultiChoice Nigeria has named betPawa as the headline sponsor for the 11th season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), ahead of the reality show’s premiere on 26 July. The sponsorship announcement comes as preparations for the new season continue. This edition will feature housemates competing for a record N160 million grand prize, the largest in the […]
Brazil Government has introduced the new package of advertisement restrictions for licensed betting operators, which was announced recently. Published by the Ministry of Finance, the new measures will now require all licensed operators to display one of three official warnings in every advertisement: “Betting can cause addiction,” “Betting makes you lose money,” or “Betting is […]
Authorities in Timor-Leste have arrested 28 foreign nationals on suspicion of operating an illegal online gambling and cyber fraud network in the capital, Dili, as the country continues an intensified crackdown on transnational organised crime. The Criminal Investigation Police (PCIC) carried out the operation in the Fomento II area of Dili during the early hours […]
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), through the National Lottery & Gambling Commission (NLGC), has officially issued gambling licenses to Betway, ElephantBet, and ForteBet following a comprehensive and competitive licensing and evaluation process. Under the approvals, Betway has been licensed to operate online sports betting and online casino services, ElephantBet has been licensed for online sports […]
The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) is deeply concerned about the rise in online gambling among tertiary students, who are wagering state-funded bursary allowances on betting platforms. This trend is exposing financially vulnerable students to escalating debt, anxiety and severe gambling harm, while directly undermining public investment in higher education. While South Africa lacks […]
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital has blocked 3.7 million websites and online content linked to illegal gambling since Oct. 20, 2024, while thousands of bank accounts have been shut as authorities intensify enforcement. “During that period, the ministry took down 3.7 million websites and pieces of content,” Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid said. […]
A confidential intelligence dossier reviewed by Kenya Insights claims that Ronald Karauri, SportPesa Chief executive and a sitting Kasarani MP, paid more than Sh25 million for stolen Safaricom subscriber data and later used it to micro-target voters in his 2022 parliamentary bid. The allegation is serious and detailed, but it conflicts with Safaricom’s own court […]
