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SBC Summit Unveils AI-Powered Live Data & Integrity Track for Sports Betting Innovation

Olaide Adebimpe
July 6, 2026
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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 […]

Global Sports-Betting

MDJS Joins Global Forum to Combat Illegal Sports Betting

Olaide Adebimpe
July 3, 2026
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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 […]

Experts

FIFA World Cup Betting Boom Offers a Major Tax Opportunity

Samuel Gabriel
July 3, 2026
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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 […]

Royal Malaysia Police Arrests 331 in Malaysia

Global News

PDRM Arrests 331 in Illegal World Cup Betting Operation

Olaide Adebimpe
July 2, 2026
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The Royal Malaysia Police, PDRM, have arrested 331 individuals and the seizure of RM145,005.09 in cash under Ops Soga XI, a nationwide enforcement operation targeting illegal sports betting and online gambling activities in conjunction with the FIFA World Cup 2026. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Comm Datuk M. Kumar said the operation uncovered […]

Zambia

BolaBet Unveils FIFA World Cup Promotions in Zambia

Samuel Gabriel
June 30, 2026
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Football fans across Zambia have every reason to be excited. The FIFA World Cup brings unforgettable matches, fierce rivalries, and the chance to celebrate every goal with BolaBet. For this World Cup, BolaBet has introduced a range of promotions that give players more ways to enjoy the tournament while competing for cash prizes, bonuses, and […]

Egypt

Egypt Moves to Ban Online Gambling with New Cybercrime Law

Olaide Adebimpe
June 30, 2026
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Egypt’s parliament is moving to amend the country’s cybercrime law in a way that would explicitly outlaw online betting apps and introduce serious penalties, including life imprisonment for the worst offenders. Online gambling has long been banned in Egypt, but existing laws have mainly targeted licensed, physical gambling venues rather than internet-based services. Despite the […]

News South Africa

How Online Gambling Fuels Financial Stress in South Africa

Olaide Adebimpe
June 30, 2026
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A new study has found that although most South African online gamblers believe they are in control, many are reportedly sacrificing essentials and even borrowing money to keep gambling—raising concerns about the social and financial impact of the country’s rapidly expanding online gambling industry. The findings come from the South African Gambling Impact Study by […]

Liberia NLA Revokes LIPAY INC Sports Betting License

Liberia News

National Lottery Closes LIPAY INC Over Gambling License Violation

Samuel Gabriel
June 29, 2026
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The Management of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has, with immediate effect, officially revoked and shut down the Sports Betting License of LIPAY INC. The decision follows a comprehensive Administrative Hearing at the 6th Judicial Circuit Court, where multiple violations of the NLA Gaming Regulation 001 were established. The ruling was rendered by the Director […]

Nigeria

Betway Africa Signs Don Jazzy as New Brand Ambassador

Olaide Adebimpe
June 18, 2026
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Betway Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of renowned music producer, artist, and entrepreneur Don Jazzy as its new Brand Ambassador in Nigeria. As a celebrated cultural icon, Don Jazzy has played a major role in shaping contemporary African music and entertainment. Through his creativity, entrepreneurial vision, and authenticity, he has built a lasting […]

Angola

ISJ Holds Gaming Regulation Workshop in Malanje

Samuel Gabriel
June 18, 2026
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The Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) held a workshop in the province of Malanje on Wednesday, June 10, as part of its strategy to expand across the country and strengthen its institutional presence in local communities. The initiative aimed to explain the Angolan laws that regulate gaming activity, increase public awareness of the ISJ’s role in […]