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Uganda moves to update gambling laws as industry shifts online

NLGRB CEO said about 93 per cent of gaming activity is now online.

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Focus Gaming News expands into the UAE at a defining moment for the industry

The main media outlet for the gaming industry, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, has launched a new dedicated UAE website to deliver specialised coverage of the country’s rapidly expanding gaming industry.

Legal

NLC backs asset freeze in ongoing R13m lottery grant corruption investigation

Accused gambling ringleader withdraws bail application

South African tribunal orders repayment of R25m in diverted NLC lottery funds
Nigeria’s Gaming Symposium 2026 to feature Kenya gambling industry body in African policy talks

North West Gambling Board holds underage gambling awareness campaign in Monakato

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SOFTSWISS products awarded at SiGMA Europe and SiGMA Asia

SOFTSWISS products become Best at SiGMA Europe and SiGMA Asia
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1spin4win calls on the igaming community to support children’s healthcare in Kenya
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Interviews

SOFTSWISS Prediction markets for sportsbooks: What the first operator found after launch

SOFTSWISS Prediction markets for sportsbooks: What the first operator found after launch
Jaime Carvajal, 1spin4win: “Localisation is especially important for operators and providers across African markets”

Jaime Carvajal, 1spin4win: “Localisation is especially important for operators and providers across African markets”
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Kristof Szucs: “South Africa is simultaneously Africa’s most sophisticated economy and one of its most regulated gambling markets”

Legislation

Angola government approves allocation of 80% of lottery and social gaming revenue to health, youth and sports 

Zimbabwe committee targets June implementation of bookmaker levy hike

Business

RDB seals 10-year National Lottery deal with Moja Rwanda

National Lotteries Commission-funded programmes support job creation amid South Africa’s 32.7% unemployment rate 

Lottery leaders from Africa and Europe set for EL Industry Days 2026 with key issues on the agenda 

Soccabet tops Ghana gambling revenue rankings with US$135.1m, ZoomInfo data shows 

Opinion

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Lessons for African regulators from South Africa’s gambling market transition
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Morocco’s football architecture: what makes the market an attractive entry point for partners?

It’s time to harmonise global gaming regulation

Casino

Zimbabwe’s Casino Marina to screen FIFA World Cup opener live

GOL Games expands into Africa through Premier Bet partnership

Egypt’s Casino Semiramis remains operational during InterContinental Cairo refurbishment

Finance

Botswana Gambling Authority forecasts US$7.9m revenue as sector growth supports financial independence plans

Casino giant Tsogo Sun reports stronger profit for 2026 financial year

Kenya’s betting-tax revenues help fund US$50.4m in Talanta Bond repayments

Sports betting

Betcamp appoints Samson Siasia and Mighty George as brand ambassadors

Bolabet launches Chatbet in Zambia, bringing WhatsApp betting to African markets 

Botswana Gambling Authority partners Business of Sports Summit 2026

Regulation

Kenya pushes for real-time gambling monitoring system as regulator targets US$310m tax revenue  

NGB, LGB and Goldrush launch gambling awareness campaign in Limpopo

Eastern Cape Gambling Board wins continental award for regulatory impact

iGaming

Global Lab announces Nigeria partnership as Africa-wide certification push gathers pace 

Women in Nigeria Gaming Network backs Gamble Alert symposium

Women driving African igaming growth to lead Pan-African webinar

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