Kenya’s 2026 iGaming Licensing Window Is Open: Is Your Business Ready for the Deadline?
The East African iGaming landscape is undergoing a massive regulatory evolution. Under the Gambling Control Act of 2025, Kenya’s newly empowered Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has officially launched the application process for 2026 licenses—and the clock is already ticking. If you are currently operating in Kenya or planning a market entry, sitting on the sidelines […]
Kenya Raises the Stakes for Gambling Operators With Tougher Payout and Compliance Rules
Kenya’s evolving gambling regulatory framework is putting greater pressure on operators to improve payout processes, compliance systems, player protection and operational controls. Kenya’s gambling market is entering a more demanding regulatory phase as the country implements the framework created by the Gambling Control Act, 2025 and the accompanying 2026 regulations. At the centre of attention […]
Najib Balinda Warns Uganda’s New Gambling Payment Plan Could Backfire Without Smarter Execution
KAMPALA, Uganda — When governments tighten their grip on an industry, the objective is often straightforward: improve oversight, collect more taxes and protect consumers. But as Uganda prepares to overhaul how every gambling transaction is processed in the country, one industry leader believes the biggest challenge is no longer the policy itself—it’s whether the technology, […]
How to Maximize Value from a Gaming Industry Summit
iGaming events have become essential platforms for operators, suppliers, regulators, and investors to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the industry. However, the true value of these events is not determined by attendance but by strategy. At Genius Gaming Consult (GGC), we have observed that the most successful participants approach summits with precision, clarity, […]
South Africa’s Proposed Gambling Tax: A High-Stakes Policy with Unintended Consequences
South Africa is weighing a significant shift in its gambling taxation framework—one that could reshape the industry but also carry serious unintended consequences. The proposal to introduce a 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue (GGR) comes at a time when online betting is experiencing explosive growth, now accounting for more than 85% of total […]
Uganda’s Gaming Regulation Gains Continental Recognition
Uganda’s gaming industry has received notable recognition at the continental level, following the nomination of Denis Mudene, Chief Executive Officer of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), for the “Rising Star in Responsible Gambling” category at the upcoming iGA Summit Awards 2026. This nomination highlights Uganda’s growing influence in shaping responsible gaming practices […]
NLGRB Scales Enforcement and Preventive Strategy Across Uganda’s Gaming Sector
Kampala, Uganda – March 2026 Uganda’s gaming regulator, the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), is reinforcing its national oversight strategy through a coordinated approach that combines enforcement, stakeholder engagement, and targeted prevention initiatives. Recent operations in the West Nile region resulted in the confiscation of over 60 illegal gaming machines across multiple locations, […]
Botswana Hosts Eswatini Regulators in Push for Safer, Stronger Gaming Industry
Last week, Botswana’s Gambling Authority welcomed officials from the Eswatini Gaming Control Board (EGCB) for a two-day program in Gaborone aimed at strengthening regional ties in Africa’s gaming sector. The exchange, held from August 26 to 27, focused on sharing expertise in regulation, licensing, compliance, and responsible gambling — areas seen as essential for building […]
South Africa Faces Calls to Curb Online Gambling, Following India’s Lead
A prominent South African opposition leader is urging the government to impose strict new regulations on the country’s rapidly expanding online gambling industry, pointing to a recent legislative crackdown in India as a model for confronting addiction and financial harm. Makashule Gana, Chief Organizer for the Rise Mzansi party, warned that the proliferation of digital […]
Namibia Advances Toward Launching First State Lottery to Fund National Development
WINDHOEK, Namibia – Namibia is poised to launch its inaugural national lottery within two years, with regulators now finalizing operational frameworks and selecting a private operator to run the revenue-generating initiative. The project aims to channel proceeds toward youth empowerment, education, and healthcare through a dedicated state trust fund. Procurement and Regulatory Foundations Lotteries Board of […]