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A new integrity training programme has been delivered to Canadian Football League (CFL) teams, bringing together the sport, betting operators, data and integrity specialists in a coordinated effort to better protect CFL athletes from match manipulation and fraud. The programme, led by the CFL’s official data partner, Genius Sports, and the International Betting Integrity Association […]
Botswana is now facing a troubling social phenomenon that underscores the deepening financial distress among its people. According to Moruntshi Kemorwale, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana Gambling Authority, a staggering 36.6 percent of Batswana are actively engaged in gambling. This figure, revealed during Kemorwale’s testimony before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Statutory Bodies […]
The Tanzania government has raised concerns over the increasing use of shisha and gambling among young people, saying it is now reviewing related laws to mitigate the growing trend. A surge in divorce cases is another challenge, which the government says requires marriage officiators, parents, and guardians to continue promoting moral values among couples. The […]
Concerns are rising over the financial and social risks linked to Ghana’s fast-growing Gambling industry. Reports suggest that some people are misusing personal and business funds to gamble, which has, in certain cases, resulted in severe financial losses and even reported fatalities. Regulatory attention is increasingly shifting beyond licensing and age limits to focus on […]
Betway, a leading sports betting company, has invested P1.5 million in Botswana’s Clash of Legends football showcase, securing the naming rights and rebranding the tournament as the “Betway Clash of Legends.” The sponsorship also comes with a major revamp of the tournament format. Organizers are moving away from the traditional “nation vs nation” setup, which […]
National Lottery of Benin (LNB) reported a 36% drop in 2025 net profit, and management was unusually direct about the cause: unlicensed competitors are taking customers. LNB’s revenue fell 4% to 98.6 billion FCFA (about $176.2m), as illegal slot machines and unregistered betting sites expanded across the country. These operators pay no taxes and are […]
Betika has officially launched the Challengers Series, an exciting new competitive feature built around the fast-paced Kiron.Lite gaming experience, designed to redefine how players engage with virtual gaming entertainment. The Challengers Series introduces a continuous leaderboard-driven competition where every qualifying bet contributes points toward a player’s overall ranking. By combining real-time gameplay with competitive progression, […]
A relationship manager at a private Ghana bank has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court over allegations that he syphoned GH¢12 million from a client’s accounts, with investigators also claiming that part of the funds was channeled into gambling. The accused, Christopher Arthur, managed the accounts of a businessman at the bank’s Haatso branch. He […]
Moja Rwanda Limited, which was announced in April as the new operator of Rwanda’s National Lottery, has signed a 10-year operating agreement with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB). The agreement, signed by RDB chief executive Jean Guy Afrika and Moja Group Managing Director Georges Boukazi, authorizes Moja Rwanda Limited to run the National Lottery in […]
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and the Chilean Association of Online Betting Platforms (aPAL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at supporting the development of effective and sustainable regulation for online betting in Chile. The agreement combines IBIA’s international expertise in betting integrity with aPAL’s local industry knowledge at a key moment […]
