“Sports Betting business is booming in Uganda”: Ugandans defy hard times to bet Shs2 trillion in six months
Ugandans wagered at least Shs2.1 trillion in sports and related bets in the halfway year to 2023, according to the National Gaming and Lotteries Regulatory Board the amount is almost equal to the Shs2.4 trillion that the National Gaming and Lotteries Regulatory Board says was gambled in the 2022/23 financial year, and could double by […]
Uganda Gaming Board introduces a Central monitoring System
In a move to revolutionize gaming oversight, the Government of the Republic of Uganda, represented by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MOFDED) and the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, has entered into a transformative partnership with M/s Comtrade D.O.O and MTA Computers Ltd. The collaboration has resulted in the development of […]
Tanzania’s Gaming Industry Licensing and Regulatory Framework
Who is the regulator of the gaming Industry in Tanzania? The gaming industry in Tanzania is regulated by the Gaming Board of Tanzania (the “Gaming Board”) established by section 4 of the Gaming Act CAP 41 Revised Edition 2019. The Gaming Board is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and regulating gaming activities in Tanzania. It has […]
The Constitutional Court of South Africa (Concourt) voided Tax levies by the North West Province Gambling Board.
The Constitutional Court confirmed a judgment by the High Court in Mahikeng, South Africa that found increased gambling levies imposed on Sun International and Peermont Global in North West province were constitutionally invalid and must be repaid to these two casino operators. I.e. Sun International which is licensed to operate the Sun City Casino in […]
The rapid growth of Online casino games in Africa
Although Africa does not have a uniform set of gaming laws that govern the entire continent, online gambling is experiencing an incredible rise, and at the moment, the focus is on mobile. More and more gamblers are using their smartphones for wagering, and thanks to that, the online casino industry is expected to surpass traditional […]
Kenya has introduced a Gambling Bill in an effort to establish a new Gambling Regulatory Authority.
The bill is now before the Parliament with its future yet to be decided, Kenya is on the path to significant gambling reforms. Under a new bill, the East African country is set to establish a new regulatory body and overhaul its gambling rules. The measure, dubbed Gambling Control Bill 2023, would replace the Betting, […]
Bigwinboard battles UK Gambling Commission over affiliate legal rights
Bigwinboard is embroiled in a legal tug-of-war with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), claiming the regulator threatened to block access to its comparison site for UK visitors. In a blog post, the affiliate site said it “recently faced unexpected legal pressure from the UKGC” and explained the core issue revolved around the site’s listing of […]
Bid Process for South Africa’s 2025 Lotto Licence Begins
South Africa’s National Lotteries Commission held a briefing session in September for prospective bidders for the National Lottery in anticipation of the license renewal in May 2025. The NLC issued a clarification in relation to the briefing session for the fourth national lottery and sports pools licence on 30 and 31 August 2023: “ Prospective […]
International Gaming Standards Association expands to Africa
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has created a new African division to serve the continent’s gambling industry. GSA Africa will run as a local office, promoting standards across land-based, online gaming, sports betting, and lottery in Africa. IGSA says the new division is one of its core strategic initiatives for 2024. FK Fayad, CEO […]
Ban on Nigerian Gambling Operators Sparked Licensing Confusion and Called for Clarity
In a surprising turn of events, more than 30 gambling operators were banned from conducting business. The public was cautioned against engaging with these brands as they were declared illegal by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 and were found to contravene the provisions of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority […]