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In recent years, Zimbabwe authorities have raised growing concerns about the rising number of citizens affected by gambling addiction. The government now insists that betting companies take greater responsibility for player protection, introducing new requirements that will apply across the entire betting industry, impacting both large and small operators. The Ministry of Home Affairs and […]
3 February 2026: The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the global voice for the regulated betting industry, has published its 2025 Sports Betting Integrity Report. The report reveals that 300 suspicious betting alerts were reported to the relevant authorities during the year. This represents an increase of 29% on the 232 alerts reported in 2024 and reflects […]
A parliamentary aspirant from the National Unity Platform (NUP) has reportedly won over UGX 300 million through fixed sports betting games facilitated by the Uganda Bettors Association, following his defeat in the recent general elections. For security reasons, the aspirant’s identity has been withheld. He revealed that he turned to betting after experiencing significant financial […]
A well-known pastor in Soroti City has amazed both his congregation and the wider community after winning over UGX 500 million through fixed sports betting games offered by the Uganda Bettors Association. For security and privacy reasons, the pastor’s identity has not been disclosed. He believes that this extraordinary financial breakthrough was guided by divine […]
Ethiopia National Lottery, managed by the Ethiopian Lottery Service (ELS), has experienced a rapid digital transformation that is changing how millions participate and how the state generates revenue. This shift was highlighted by a historic 60-million-birr jackpot, the largest in the country’s lottery history conducted entirely through a digital platform. The winner, Ato Berhanu Gobeze […]
Betika, Kenya’s leading betting and gaming brand, is enhancing its presence in grassroots sports development through the Bingwa Fest, a nationwide initiative focused on identifying, nurturing, and celebrating local talent. This festival is part of Betika’s long-term vision to leverage sport for social impact, youth empowerment, and community development, particularly in underserved areas. The Bingwa […]
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) are strengthening their partnership this season with an in-person integrity education training program as part of their joint effort to combat match-fixing. This collaboration involves more than 100 CONMEBOL referees participating this month in a dedicated sports betting integrity education program, delivered […]
SportPesa, one of Kenya’s leading sports-betting companies, has launched into 2026 with renewed optimism and an ambitious schedule featuring over 100 sporting events in football, rugby, motorsport, boxing, and basketball. This bold plan follows a legal victory that has strengthened the company’s operational stability and cleared up long-standing uncertainties about its brand and market position. […]
As part of President Xi Jinping’s extensive anti-corruption campaign, Chinese football authorities (CFA) have imposed lifetime bans on 73 individuals, including former national team coach Li Tie, and Penalize 13 professional clubs for match-fixing and corruption. These sweeping measures follow a systematic review by the Chinese Football Association (CFA) and aim to strengthen discipline, enhance […]
Betclic celebrated a record-breaking during the Champions League Multi, witnessing unprecedented engagement from bettors in France, Poland, Portugal, and Ivory Coast. The number of players placing bets in a single evening reached an all-time high, surpassing last year’s Multi event. Total bets across all participating countries rose by over 40% compared to the previous edition. […]
