The Gambling Authority of Botswana has launched a significant research initiative aimed at understanding the prevalence of problem gambling across the nation. This proactive effort seeks to analyze gambling behaviours, ...

Following a recent Supreme Court ruling, Google has slammed the brakes on gambling-related advertising in Nigeria. The tech giant updated its country-specific policies on Wednesday, January 8, effectively putting a ...

Global sportsbook provider Altenar has scored a significant win, entering the South African market with a freshly minted licence from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB). Here’s why ...

NSN has acquired Soccernet.ng, Nigeria’s premier football platform. This isn’t just a business deal; it’s a declaration: Africa’s booming sports scene is officially on the global radar. Soccernet.ng: From Humble ...

The African gambling market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing mobile penetration, expanding internet access, and a rising interest in sports betting and casino games. Football remains a dominant ...

Endorphina has announced a new partnership with Supabets.co.za, one of South Africa’s leading gaming platforms. The collaboration marks a significant step for both companies as Endorphina brings its popular slot ...

In a move that’s bound to raise eyebrows (and taxes), the Institute of Community Sustainability is calling for a whopping 50% betting tax to curb what they describe as an ...

The fight against illegal gaming in Uganda has found a powerful alliance. The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) and the Uganda Police Force have joined forces in a ...

South Africa’s gambling industry continues to grow, with the National Gambling Board reporting that between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, over R1.1 trillion was wagered. The gross gambling ...

For the first time in over a decade, the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTIC) is moving to appoint members to the National Gambling Board. The board has operated ...

The Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN) held a landmark meeting at the Radisson Hotel to discuss the Supreme Court’s pivotal judgment affirming state jurisdiction over gaming regulation. ...

Gambling, Power Cuts, and Optimism—A Budget with a Twist Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube had barely finished his 2025 fiscal budget presentation when the lights went out—literally. The Mount Hampden parliamentary ...

A Direct Blow to Online Betting Puntland State has officially pulled the plug on 1XBET, the popular online betting platform that has become a contentious issue in the region. President ...

Kano’s Hisbah police are back in action, and this time, they’re not holding back. After a decisive ruling by Nigeria’s Supreme Court overturned the 2005 law that legalized sports betting, ...

Kenya’s athletes just got a major boost on their journey to the World Championships in Tokyo. In an inspiring show of support, Betika Na Community has partnered with Athletics Kenya ...

A Legal Game-Changer for Lottery Regulation In a monumental ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has reshaped the country’s gaming landscape, granting states exclusive authority to regulate lotteries and gaming ...

New Directive Targets Crypto Transactions South Africa is tightening its grip on cryptocurrency transactions with the introduction of Directive 9 by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC). The directive mandates that ...

It’s official: South African gamers are about to take to the skies with Aviatrix, the award-winning crash game making its debut in the country. This first-class arrival comes exclusively through ...

Kenya Sevens, better known as Shujaa, is gearing up for a triumphant return to the World Sevens Series with an ambitious goal: to finish in the top eight by the ...

Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the outspoken Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has made a bold declaration: a John Dramani Mahama government will scrap several ...