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Uganda gambling regulator engages operators on implementation of new 15% withholding tax

The meeting covered the calculation and administration of withholding tax on winnings, including the treatment of players’ net gains.

5 Leaders, 1 Question. Africa edition. Round #2.

5 Leaders – 1 Question: What would it realistically take to move Pan-African regulatory harmonisation from conversation to action?

Regulation

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DRC opposition leader calls for GGR tax instead of players’ winnings levy

NWGB calls for player protection at North West Tourism Month launch

ALGA to establish continental Ombudsman for gaming disputes

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SOFTSWISS survey 2026 exposes a gap in South Africa's player protection demands

SOFTSWISS survey 2026 exposes a gap in South Africa’s player protection demands
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2027 iGaming trends report coming in two weeks, SOFTSWISS says

2027 iGaming Trends Report coming in two weeks, SOFTSWISS says

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SOFTSWISS Close-Up: Valentina Bagniya
Sports betting key trends in Africa. Yannis Mamfredas, Head of Platform Account Managers at Altenar.

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Legal

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Uganda Principal Judge commends NLGRB’s gambling regulation efforts

Gauteng police seize 31 computers over suspected illegal gambling

Northern Cape gambling regulator seizes 11 Chinese roulette machines

Casino

Choplife Gaming reports US$23m contribution since entry into Rwanda amid regulatory talks

Hemingways Casino faces licence expiry as 277 jobs hang in balance

Benin’s Casino Partouche Cotonou triples GGR in Q3
A digital hand holds a pair of interactive gambling licences, while a web of electronic connections surrounds a stack of digital gaming chips.

Botswana invites investor interest for new bingo and casino licences

Opinion

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MelBet Partners & Affiliates: Jordan, a GEO for those who know how to play the long game
"On the right, a black and white portrait of Jason Gibson, Chief Commercial Officer of SportPesa. To the left, text reads: 'Opinión piece', followed by an orange quotation mark, the headline: 'To win in Africa, international betting brands must think local', and 'Jason Gibson, Chief Commercial Officer SportPesa'.

Africa’s betting boom will reward operators that truly understand the market, not just enter it

How to run a sportsbook in 2026: From traffic spike to long-term retention

Sports betting

Morocco’s Grand Prix d’Afrique draws 14 countries as lottery sector explores changing markets

West Africa’s UEMOA cross-border horse-racing pool records 10 winners

Kenya partners with Global Esports Federation to promote tourism

Legislation

Madagascar Parliament advances major gambling regulation overhaul

Kenya National Assembly passes match-fixing Bill with US$77,250 penalty and betting regulator cooperation
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Botswana Parliament passes Gambling Bill containing 21-to-18 gambling age change

Finance

Côte d’Ivoire’s National Lottery sets 2027 budget priorities

Ghana Sports Fund steps up betting sector engagement

Sun International reports 7.4% H1 income growth as online gaming gains momentum

iGaming

African iGaming Alliance announces SmartSoft as Gold Supplier member

Cabo Verde’s CVCV Games highlights lottery, digital offering at EXPOTUR 2026

Malawi regulator warns against essential funds for betting at Phalombe outreach

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NGB holds responsible gambling outreach for South Africa’s blood service employees

Nigeria gambling stakeholders hold safer gambling session at LASUED

Guinea National Lottery backs football with youth-focused League Cup support
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