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Bolabet Group has expanded its WhatsApp-based sports betting service, BolaChat, to Zimbabwe, four months after introducing the product in Zambia. Powered by WhatsApp, BolaChat enables customers to access sports betting services through instant messaging, allowing them to request odds and place bets using text messages or voice notes without downloading a dedicated application or accessing […]
The Authority for the Regulation of the Sports and Assimilated Practices Sector (ARSJPA) of Guinea has sought to learn from the regulatory expertise and industry practices of Côte d’Ivoire’s National Lottery, LONACI, during a study visit held from 5 to 9 October 2026. The visit aimed to strengthen the Guinean authority’s understanding of gambling regulation, […]
The Ministry of Finance of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), through the Gambling Supervision Unit (Cellule de Surveillance des Jeux d’Argent – CSJA), has raised awareness of gambling regulation among students during the “Mbote Eurobond 2026” immersion seminar held at the National School of Finance. The session focused on the regulatory challenges facing […]
Rwanda could introduce stronger measures to regulate the betting industry after concerns were raised in Parliament over gambling’s impact on household finances, savings and the wider economy. The issue was raised in Parliament on October 2 by Senator Charles Murigande during Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva’s address to both chambers on government initiatives aimed at strengthening […]
South Africa’s National Treasury published its discussion paper on a proposed national online gambling tax in November 2025. The comment period closed in February 2026, but the debate has continued. Having tracked South Africa’s licensed operator market for more than a decade, I can say with some confidence that the aspect of the proposal receiving […]
SportPesa has launched the inaugural SportPesa National Pool Circuit, a nationwide competition aimed at transforming pool from a popular recreational activity into a structured and competitive sport with clear pathways for player development. The circuit will provide pool players across Kenya with a national platform to compete, develop their skills and gain recognition, while creating […]
South Africa’s Western Cape collected R1.192 billion (US$72.9 million) in gambling tax revenue between January and July 2026, according to the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB). Sports betting accounted for the largest share of tax receipts. Sports betting generated R692.44 million (US$42.3 million) in tax, followed by horse racing at R217.68 million (US$13.3 […]
1xBet is set to return to the Liberian market through LIPAY Inc. after the National Lottery Authority (NLA) restored the company’s licensing status following a settlement of the regulatory dispute. A September 25 report reproducing an NLA statement says that LIPAY Inc. was issued a one-year licence on September 22, 2026 for the 2026/2027 licensing […]
The measure Provisional Measure 1.394, published on 25 September 2026 and in force on publication, prohibits the operation, offer and advertising of fixed-odds sports betting and online games in Brazil, including state authorizations. Other lottery products authorized by law are not affected. Licenses granted under Law 14.790/2023 are extinguished 30 days after publication, with no […]
Bet360 has entered Ivory Coast regulated sports betting and online gaming market, adding another operator to the country’s increasingly competitive digital gambling sector. The platform, operated by Noventis SAS, officially launched in Côte d’Ivoire on April 28, 2026, following the issuance of a license by the National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI). The launch places […]
