GRAF 2026 Puts AI and Data at the Centre of Africa’s Gambling Regulation
Africa’s most senior gambling regulators are in Maputo this week, and the agenda tells you where compliance is headed next. The 17th annual Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) opened on September 14 at the Joaquim Chissano International Conference Centre, running through September 17, under the theme “Regulation for Transformation. Safer Gambling. Smarter Regulation. Stronger African […]
Madagascar Moves to Overhaul Gambling Law: What Bill No. 019/2026 Means for Operators
Madagascar is moving to close the gap between its 1971-era gambling law and the realities of a fast-growing electronic gaming market — and the new framework carries real teeth. Parliament has introduced Bill No. 019/2026, a sweeping overhaul of the country’s gambling legislation that tightens licensing, imposes strict anti-money-laundering (AML) obligations, and raises the minimum […]
Ethiopia’s Betting Crackdown Escalates: 38 Firms Hit as Owners Detained, Accounts Frozen
Ethiopia’s gambling sector isn’t just closed — it’s under active criminal investigation, and the net is widening. On 30 August 2026, Ethiopian authorities took action against 38 betting enterprises, detaining company owners and freezing their bank accounts, in what the government’s Communication Service (GCS) described as a crackdown on operators who “concealed customer data to […]
Tanzania’s New 5% Betting Tax Is Now Live: What It Means for Operators Across Africa
Tanzania has become the latest African market to move the tax burden onto betting stakes rather than winnings or gross revenue. As of 1 July 2026, a new 5% excise duty on the value of all bets took effect under the country’s 2026/27 Finance Act, covering land-based and online sports betting, land-based and online casino […]
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 […]