Regulatory Watch: October 2026 Africa’s First-Ever Safer Gambling Week, and a Month of Coordination Over Confrontation
This edition lands differently than the last one. Where August was defined by enforcement and court battles, September was defined
NGB Warns of Rising Problem Gambling Among South Africans Young Adults
SOUTH AFRICA- The National Gambling Board (NGB) has raised concerns about the growing risks of problem gambling in South Africa,
Uganda Regulator Seizes More Than 123 Illegal Gaming Machines In Katonga
UGANDA– Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has confiscated more than 123 illegal gaming machines during a coordinated
DRC Strengthens Gambling Oversight With Central Monitoring System
DRC – The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is advancing the development of a nationwide Central Monitoring System (CMS)
Data-Driven Regulation Takes Centre Stage as African Gaming Stakeholders Push for Smarter Player Protection
MOZAMBIQUE– The growing digitisation of Africa’s gambling industry is driving regulators and industry stakeholders to explore data-driven and non-intrusive technologies
Group Urges Stronger Gambling Oversight and Player Protection Across West Africa
NIGERIA- Policy think tank Nextier has called for stronger gambling regulation, enhanced player protection and expanded youth employment initiatives as
SOUTH AFRICA LOTTERY HOLDS US$14.3M IN UNCLAIMED PRIZES AS POWERBALL DEADLINE NEARS
South Africa’s National Lottery has accumulated more than R257m (US$14.3m) in unclaimed winnings across various games, with players being urged…
Kenya Introduces Sweeping Gambling Reforms Under New Licensing Framework
Kenya has officially rolled out a new era for its gambling industry, as the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) launches the…
Uganda Regulator Resolves 90% of Betting Payout Complaints, Strengthens Consumer Protection
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has resolved nearly 90 per cent of betting payout complaints received during