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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…

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…

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…

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…

Equatorial Guinea Grants Landmark iGaming License in Push to Diversify Oil-Dependent Economy

MALABO, Equatorial Guinea — In a strategic pivot toward digital revenue streams, Equatorial Guinea has awarded its first-ever master gaming…

Kenya Proposes Massive Security Deposit Hike for Betting Firms

Kenya’s betting industry is again on the brink of a major financial shift as lawmakers push for a staggering increase…

Namibia Tightens Gambling Regulations

Namibia is strategically tightening its grip on the gambling and sports betting sector, aiming to harness its economic potential while…

Measuring Success: KPIs Every African Gaming Operator Must Track

The African gaming market is projected to reach $2.3 billion by 2027, driven by mobile penetration, youth demographics, and localized…

Why Corporate Social Responsibility is Non-Negotiable in the Gambling Industry

In an era where public trust is a prized commodity and regulatory scrutiny intensifies by the day, Corporate Social Responsibility…

A look at Uganda’s 2025/26 Budget on the gambling industry

When Finance Junior Minister Henry Musasizi took to the podium to present Uganda’s 2025/26 Budget, all eyes were on the…

Local vs. International Workforce in Launching a Casino or Betting Company in Africa

The African continent is fast becoming a hotspot for the casino and betting industry, with countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and…

South Africa’s Gambling Crisis: Illegal Operators Dominate the Market

South Africa’s Responsible Gambling Month ended with a stark revelation: the country is grappling with a full-blown illegal online gambling…

The Rise of Online Gambling in Nigeria: A Regulatory Tug-of-War

Regarding online gambling, Nigeria is touted as one of the most exciting markets globally, thanks in no small part to…

Uganda’s Gambling Laws and Their Role in Responsible Play

The laws in Uganda help promote responsible gambling, which helps ensure that players enjoy gambling and never get addicted. This…

The state of Online Casinos in Uganda

Online gambling is on the rise worldwide, and Uganda is no exception. The more players turn to go online for…

South Africa’s Sports Betting Boom

Money placed on sports bets in South Africa has skyrocketed over the past several years, reaching R420 billion in 2023….

The Uganda National Lottery Takes Flight!

The Uganda National Lottery has been widely acclaimed as a transformative and responsible initiative that benefits citizens across all social…

The Importance of Market Reports in the African Gambling Industry

As the Gambling industry in Africa continues to grow and evolve, new opportunities are emerging for both local and international…

The Sports Betting East Africa Summit 2024: Why You Won’t Want to Miss!

The sports betting industry in East Africa is experiencing unprecedented growth, and stakeholders need to stay ahead of the curve….

7 Reasons Why Sports Betting is more popular in Africa compared to other forms of Gambling

From the dusty streets of Lagos to the vibrant markets of Nairobi, sports betting has become a cultural phenomenon, with…