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All Online Gambling operators in Mali, including PremierBet, 1xBet, and BET223, have suspended their operations following the implementation of a new tax on players’ gambling winnings, citing challenges in operating under the country’s revised tax framework. The suspension comes amid growing tensions between licensed Online Gambling operators and Malian authorities following the introduction of a […]
Betclic has strengthened its long-standing commitment to French football by becoming the official title partner of Ligue 3 under a new three-year agreement with the Fédération Française de Football (FFF). The partnership marks the next chapter in Betclic’s relationship with the FFF, which began in 2021 and has seen the online sports betting operator support […]
South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) is concerned about the emergence and growth of unregulated prediction market platforms that allow South African consumers to wager on political, economic, social, and sporting outcomes outside the existing gambling regulatory framework. Recent reporting indicates that more than R700,000 was wagered on the selection of Johannesburg’s next mayor through the […]
In just four years, the ownership of Milestone Games Ltd, the holding company that operates the SportPesa brand in Kenya, has shifted from being dominated by a handful of Kenyan tycoons to being led by a UAE-registered company. The dramatic ownership changes have also seen little-known Commtech Consortium Ltd acquire a 25 percent stake in […]
Dozens of emaSwati, including civil servants, are reportedly receiving treatment at the Psychiatric Hospital in Manzini as concerns grow over the impact of unregulated online gambling in the country. According to reports, some of the patients are believed to be victims of “Indiza,” a form of online gambling in which they lost significant amounts of […]
Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church, has advised Nigerian youths against viewing sports betting and other quick-money ventures as a route to financial success, urging them to focus on patience, discipline and building sustainable opportunities. Speaking during a recent engagement with young people, Oyedepo cautioned against relying on betting platforms as a solution […]
Hulu Sport, one of Ethiopia’s leading sports betting operators, has secured a legal victory after the Federal High Court overturned the National Lottery Administration’s decision to suspend the company’s operations. The court ruled that the regulator’s action was legally flawed, marking a significant development in the ongoing dispute between the betting operator and the government […]
Once again, aspiring young entrepreneurs and those looking for opportunities to expand their innovations can realise their dreams as Betano – The Next Titan, Nigeria’s premier entrepreneurial reality television show, returns for Season 11. The highly anticipated new season is returning on the theme ‘Be The Relentless’ in partnership with Betano, as the title sponsor. […]
In a competitive betting market where rewards programmes often focus on entertainment, experiences, and bonuses, World Sports Betting (WSB) is taking a different approach. Through its Club Privé rewards programme, qualifying members can now receive a complimentary subscription to SAYF, a personal safety and family wellbeing app designed to help users stay connected to loved […]
The Ethiopia Lottery Service (ELS) has issued a public clarification following reports circulating on social media and other media platforms by certain sports betting organisations. According to the regulator, while it respects the court’s decision and the ongoing legal process, the court order relating to the case has been suspended in accordance with legal procedures. […]
