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NWGB Raises Awareness of Illegal Gambling Risks During Community Outreach South Africa

NWGB Raises Awareness of Illegal Gambling Risks During Community Outreach

The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) has joined the Department of Employment and Labour’s Community Outreach Advocacy Programme at Sandfontein Community Hall, using the initiative to promote responsible gambling and raise awareness of the risks associated with illegal gambling activities. The community outreach programme is designed to bring essential government services closer to residents while […]

Honoré Gaming Bridges Sports Betting and Lotteries with New Sports Pool Product Lotteries

Honoré Gaming Bridges Sports Betting and Lotteries with New Sports Pool Product

Tuesday 1st September 2026 – Honoré Gaming, the pioneering online sportsbook platform and technology provider, has launched its new Sports Pool product to bridge the gap between sports betting and traditional lotteries. Sports Pool challenges players to predict the outcomes of a curated selection of matches for the chance to win a pooled jackpot, combining […]

Mauritius Introduces New Online Gambling Licenses Under 2026 Regulatory Reforms Mauritius

Mauritius Introduces New Online Gambling Licenses Under 2026 Regulatory Reforms

Mauritius has enacted a major overhaul of its gambling regulatory framework, introducing new licenses for online operators and technology suppliers, stronger electronic monitoring requirements and tighter controls across the betting and gaming sector. The reforms are contained in the Finance Act 2026 (Act No. 14 of 2026), which received presidential assent on August 12, 2026. […]

Kenya Introduces Tougher Penalties for Match-Fixing Under New Sports Bill Kenya Legislation

Kenya Introduces Tougher Penalties for Match-Fixing Under New Sports Bill

The National Assembly has passed the Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, setting the stage for tougher action against match-fixing and other forms of manipulation that undermine the integrity of Kenyan sport. Sponsored by Hon. Irene Mayaka, the Bill proposes amendments to the Sports Act, 2013 by introducing a clearer legal framework for preventing, investigating, and punishing […]

South Africa Launch Task Team to Promote Responsible Gambling South Africa

South Africa Launch Task Team to Promote Responsible Gambling

A Multi-Stakeholder National Initiative Aimed at Empowering Students and Young People Through Financial Wellness Education, Responsible Behavioral Awareness, and Prevention-Focused Engagement. The National Task Team (NTT) for the Risk to Responsibility Campaign has been established as a collaborative national initiative aimed at addressing growing concerns around youth vulnerability, irresponsible gambling behaviors, financial wellness challenges, and […]

PMU Mali Opens New Live Races Point in Kolokani Mali

PMU Mali Opens New Live Races Point in Kolokani

On Monday, August 17, 2026, PMU Mali opened a new Live Races Point (PCD) in Kolokani. Located in the first district of the city, in the Yaya Konaré building, the new branch features two counters. The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Mady FOFANA, Mayor of the municipality of Kolokani, Mr. Birema COULIBALY, General Coordinator […]

Betika Sponsors Ntugasaze FC with Sh100m Ahead of UPL Debut Uganda

Betika Sponsors Ntugasaze FC with Sh100m Ahead of UPL Debut

Newly promoted Ntugasaze FC has set survival as their main target as they prepare for their maiden Uganda Premier League (UPL) campaign, with the club receiving a Sh100 million sponsorship from Betika Uganda ahead of their historic top-flight debut. Captain Douglas Oyirwoth, who plays at left-back, warned against following the path of teams that have […]

Virgin Bet South Africa Lauches New TV Commercial Ahead of Football Season South Africa

Virgin Bet Launch TV Commercial Ahead of New Season

Virgin Bet South Africa has officially launched its latest television commercial (TVC), marking a major milestone in the brand’s campaign as the new football season gets underway. The new TVC forms part of Virgin Bet South Africa’s wider brand campaign, bringing its latest creative vision to audiences across the country and setting the tone for […]

LONACI Awards 47.44M FCFA in PMU Winnings to Bettor Ivory Coast

LONACI Awards 47.44M FCFA in PMU Winnings to Bettor

The National Lottery of Côte d’Ivoire (LONACI) has officially handed over two cheques totaling 47,442,000 FCFA to a bettor who recorded two major wins through the Urban Mutual Betting (PMU). The cheques were presented on August 19, 2026, at LONACI’s headquarters in the presence of members of the press. Representing LONACI’s General Director, Dramane Coulibaly, […]

North West Gambling Board Crowns Tau Rapulana District Champion South Africa

North West Gambling Board Crowns Tau Rapulana District Champions

Tau Rapulana Secondary School has emerged victorious in the North West Gambling Board (NWGB) Responsible Gambling Soccer Tournament knockout stage held at Mmabatho Stadium. The tournament brought together school learners through sport while promoting awareness of responsible gambling and the importance of making informed decisions. As part of the knockout stage, NWGB representatives engaged learners […]