From the East African Coast to Nigeria: Champions of Africa in Gambling
Kenya leads in African gambling with 83.90% participation, Nigeria closely follows with 78%, and South Africa boasts 74% participation. Football dominates as the preferred sport for betting in most African countries. In the vibrant tapestry of Africa, gambling has emerged as a cultural phenomenon, especially among the youth. GeoPoll’s surveys conducted in May 2017 and […]
Uganda Gaming Board in collaboration with Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) says integration to the central monitoring system by all iGaming operators is must or their 2024 licences won’t be renewed
Yesterday the Uganda Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board of Uganda (LGRB) held an engagement at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Head Quarters in Kampala a meeting that was headlined by the CEO of Gaming Board Uganda Mr. Denis Mudene, Commissioner General URA Mr. John Musinguzi Rujoki along their senior managers in their respective capacities and […]
SBC SUMMIT Finds New Home in Lisbon starting September 2024
Day one at SBC Summit Barcelona kicks off with big news of its move to Lisbon for its next edition in 2024, SBC’s flagship global event SBC Summit has a new home in Lisbon starting in 2024, in order to meet the demands of the industry’s fastest-growing gathering. Previously known as SBC Summit Barcelona, the […]
Kenya marks Sh20 least betting amount in fight against gambling
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has proposed the minimum stake for online gaming and those using gambling machines. Currently, gamblers stake less than Sh5, which has made betting cheap and fuelled rapid growth among the young and vulnerable persons hoping to win millions in prize money. The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) […]
SBC SUMMIT BARCELONA – The Global Betting and iGaming Show
The SBC Summit Barcelona conference and exhibition is where global leaders in sports betting and iGaming assemble to discuss the future of the industry, exchange knowledge, and build powerful connections. The event already established itself as a must-attend event in the calendar of sports betting and iGaming industry professionals by offering delegates the unique opportunity […]
The Betting Industry in Africa: Navigating Economic Recessions and Staying Profitable
Africa stands out as a key market in betting and gambling for the future, with its online and offline sectors expected to reach $2 bn by 2023. The betting sector in Africa has consistently held a prominent role within the country’s financial landscape. Faced with worldwide economic changes and contemporary business hurdles, bookmakers have been […]
iTHUBA Awarded Uganda National Lottery
The Ugandan government has issued a 10-year licence to Ithuba Uganda, a subsidiary of South African firm Ithuba, to run a national lottery in what Finance Minister Matia Kasaija said was a move to raise public funds and support social causes. Kasaija said the signing of the partnership was a sign of ‘Ubuntu’ and would go […]
5G network Launch in Senegal and other African countries a great boost for the igaming industry
Senegal’s telecommunications regulator (L’Autorite de Regulation des Telecommunications et des Postes, or ARTP) issued a call for applications for 5G licenses earlier this month. The call came as the regulator was keeping its promise to launch commercial ultra-broadband in the country in 2023, furthermore, requesting that interested investors must submit their applications by July 14, […]
She Cranes “Uganda netball national team” secures Shs68 Million Sponsorship from Gals Sports Betting
The Uganda Netball National Team, the She Cranes, has secured a Shs68 million sponsorship deal from Gals Sports Betting. The sponsorship will run for one year and will cover the She Cranes’ participation in the 2023 Netball World Cup and the Africa Netball Championship. The sponsorship was announced by Daniel Ntale, the Federation head of […]
Uganda Gaming Licence Requirements and Costs
Proof of payment of Application fees as stated under Lotteries and Gaming (fees) regulations 2017 schedule as attached here under. Duly filled Licence application form A cover letter Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation/or Registration where the applicant is a company Certified copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association where the applicant is a […]