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Betway, a leading online betting and gaming operator, is proud to announce the opening of its brand-new office in Botswana, marking a major step in the company’s continued expansion across Africa. The new facility is designed as an energetic, collaborative space that fosters innovation and enables Betway teams to deliver an even better experience to […]
Bet9ja, operated by KC Gaming Networks Limited, has had its retail shops in Enugu State abruptly closed by the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission on 9 February 2026. The commission said the action was due to alleged unpaid taxes and levy fees, sparking concern among customers and staff of the popular betting company. In […]
SportPesa proudly congratulates Young Africans SC (Yanga SC) on an outstanding 2024/25 season, awarding the club a TZS 262.5 million bonus in recognition of their achievement as Tanzanian Premier League champions. Since 2017, SportPesa has partnered with Yanga SC, one of Tanzania’s most successful and culturally significant football clubs. This long-standing collaboration reflects a shared […]
Betting operator 1XBET, a major global online gaming and sports betting company, has released its new commercial in partnership with Paris Saint‑Germain (PSG) ahead of the 2025‑2026 football season. The campaign celebrates the spirit of victory with the message: “Victory is not just something you chase. Sometimes, you open the door and let it in.” […]
In 2018, Ado Krige, who operates a drug rehabilitation center near Pretoria, reported attorney Lesley Ramulifho to the Limpopo Mirror, leading to the exposure of a multi-million-rand lottery scandal. Krige revealed that Ramulifho had hijacked a dormant non-profit organization, Denzhe Primary Care, which he used as a front to funnel a 2017 R20-million lottery grant […]
Betclic Group, a leading global online gaming and sports betting operator, is proud to announce the renewal of its strategic partnership with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), extending the collaboration through December 2028. This long-term extension underscores Betclic’s commitment to delivering enhanced sports betting experiences and deeper engagement for combat sports fans worldwide. “We’re thrilled […]
Despite assurances made more than three years ago, the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has yet to spend R65-million set aside to rescue a series of abandoned lottery-funded infrastructure projects. The NLC confirmed that no construction payments have been made from the allocation. The projects, many of which lost hundreds of millions of rand to corruption, […]
LONACI—Loterie Nationale de Côte d’Ivoire plans to significantly strengthen its national coverage rate in 2026. This ambitious goal was announced by LONACI’s General Manager, Mr. Dramane Coulibaly, during the reopening of a commercial event at the South Cape Mall in Marcory. The event was themed “Acceleration 1.0,” focusing on the company’s growth and future initiatives. […]
Choplife Gaming, a pan-African digital entertainment and gaming group, has officially secured a license to operate online sports betting and casino services in Liberia, marking its entry into the Liberian market. This authorization expands Choplife Gaming’s licensed presence to nine African countries, solidifying its position as a prominent African-owned player in the continent’s digital gaming […]
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has suspended the operating license of LIPAY Inc., a sports gaming company in Liberia, due to allegations that it facilitated the illegal operation of the unlicensed betting platform 1XBet in the country. The suspension, which takes effect immediately, was announced on December 16, 2025, during a press briefing at the […]
