Be the First to Stay Informed with the Latest Gambling News across Africa.
The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) has warned that more people could face severe financial and mental health consequences from gambling addiction. The warning comes as sports betting continues to boom in South Africa, with momentum expected to increase further due to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. SARGF says sports betting now makes up […]
Basketball players competing in the Basketball Dar es Salaam League (BDL) will share an estimated 588.9m/- in performance bonuses during the 2026 season after sports betting company betPawa renewed its sponsorship of the competition. The renewed deal extends betPawa’s Locker Room Bonus (LRB) programme, under which players and technical staff receive cash rewards after every […]
South Africa efforts to curb illegal offshore gambling have sparked renewed debate after the country’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) urged policymakers to establish a robust legal framework before introducing measures to block access to unlicensed gambling websites. In a position paper released on 2 July, ISPA responded to proposals by the National Gambling Board […]
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 […]
