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Kenya’s proposed gambling regulation would penalize operators that fail to pay winners within 14 days, as the government tightens financial, technical and consumer safeguards under the Gambling Control Act, 2025. A licensee would pay the Gambling Regulatory Authority a penalty equal to 5% of the outstanding winnings, while the winner would be entitled to the […]
SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of the most influential figures in global sports business: Basketball icon, investor, and philanthropist Michael Jordan, Sportradar founder and CEO Carsten Koerl, and DraftKings co-founder, CEO, and chairman of the board Jason Robins, hosted by […]
Nigeria Gambling platform BetKing has held the fifth edition of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, BetKing Cares, delivering healthcare, nutrition, and relief support to communities in Lagos, Abia, Cross River, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The 2026 campaign, themed “Month of Good,” reached more than 500 pregnant women through prenatal care, essential medications, […]
South Africa National Gambling Board (NGB) has issued a request for service providers to help identify and block illegal gambling websites, signalling one of the country’s strongest enforcement actions yet against offshore betting operators. The move comes as online gambling continues to reshape Africa’s gaming industry. The widespread adoption of smartphones, digital payment systems and […]
Salvation Healing Ministry founder, Pastor Victor Kanyari has recalled how he lost KSh400,000 (approximately US$3,000) after being persuaded by a young Nairobi resident to try sports betting. Speaking during a church service on Sunday, June 14, 2026, Kanyari said the young man claimed to be a sports betting expert who could generate huge profits within […]
Business School by 1xBet is now available in Zambia as an educational and grant-based initiative for young people who want to develop business skills, structure their ideas, and take their first practical steps toward launching a business venture. The programme combines free business education, expert-led learning, and the Guide for Dreamers grant programme. Its aim […]
Africa has become one of the fastest-growing regions in the global betting industry, driven by mobile adoption, a young digital audience, and strong engagement with international sports. According to Statista, Africa’s sports betting market is projected to reach $3.08bn in revenue in 2025, with user numbers expected to grow to 27.5 million by 2029. At […]
SBC Summit will spotlight the technologies driving the next generation of sports betting with a dedicated Sports Betting Innovation track. Featuring leading operators and technology experts, the agenda will explore the innovations helping sportsbooks deliver faster, smarter, and more engaging betting experiences. Part of the wider Tech & Innovation Stage, the Sports Betting Innovation track will take place […]
La Marocaine Des Jeux et des Sports (MDJS) took part in the international seminar “Anticipate, Fight, Forward Looking,” jointly organized by the World Lottery Association (WLA), United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS) and The European Lotteries (EL), at the Olympic Museum headquarters in Lausanne. Dedicated to the integrity of sport, the protection of regulated […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is generating millions of bets across Africa. The winners shouldn’t just be bookmakers and punters but governments with the tools to capture the revenue and protect consumers, writes Abel Sy, CEO of PolyTechs, a company specializing in digital regulatory technology for the gaming sector. Every World Cup produces unforgettable moments […]
