Eswatini Gambling Probe Expands as Investigators Uncover Alleged Links to Officials
Eswatini’s investigation into a major illegal online gambling syndicate has intensified after forensic analysis of seized devices revealed suspected links…
LNB and LONACI Deepen Collaboration with Knowledge-Sharing Visit
Loterie Nationale du Bénin (LNB SA) and LONACI are strengthening cross-border collaboration following a high-level knowledge-sharing mission in Abidjan focused…
South Africa strengthens lottery grant oversight as tribunal orders repayment of unlawful US$223,000 grant
South Africa has reinforced oversight of lottery-funded projects after the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) secured a ruling from the Special…
NLGRB Cracks Down on Unlicensed Gaming Operations
National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has stepped up enforcement against illegal gambling operations, seizing 102 unlicensed gaming machines…
Kenya Leads Africa in Football Betting as Mobile Wagering Surges
Kenya has solidified its position as Africa’s leading football betting market, recording the highest participation rate among countries surveyed in…
Rwanda Expands Betting Market as RDB Licences Three New Operators
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has issued licences to three new betting operators, marking a significant step in the expansion…
Ghana Ends Paper Lottery Staking as NLA Accelerates Digitalisation
Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) has announced that paper-based lottery staking will be phased out by the end of July,…
Ethiopia Confirms No Licensed Sports Betting Operators, Warns Public
The Ethiopian Lottery Service (ELS) has issued a public warning confirming that no sports betting operator is currently licensed to…
Kenya Mandates Dual Approval for Gambling Advertisements
Kenya has introduced stricter controls on gambling advertising, requiring operators to secure approval from both the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA)…
Uganda Gaming Regulator Secures ISO 27001 Certification for Data Security
National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has secured ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, marking a major step in strengthening information security…