Botswana Gambling Authority hosts mobile responsible gambling clinics in Maun
Officials engaged members of the public on gambling-related risks, responsible play and available support channels.
Botswana.- The Botswana Gambling Authority has completed a two-day responsible gambling outreach campaign in Maun, aimed at increasing public awareness of gambling harm and support services for players.
The regulator held mobile clinic sessions at Mall of Maun on April 23 and at New Mall on April 24, where officials engaged members of the public on gambling-related risks, responsible play and available support channels for people experiencing gambling-related problems.
The outreach focused on educating players about informed decision-making, setting gambling limits and recognising signs of harmful gambling behaviour. Residents were also briefed on the available counselling and self-help services under the regulator’s responsible gambling programme.
The initiative forms part of the Authority’s broader responsible gambling strategy under Botswana’s Gambling Act framework, which requires the regulator to oversee gambling activities while promoting safer gambling practices and reducing gambling-related harm. The Authority says responsible gambling remains a core part of its regulatory mandate alongside licensing and compliance enforcement.
The outreach follows the Authority’s participation in the HATAB Annual National Conference at Maun Lodge, where CEO Moruntshi Kemorwale stressed that transparency and strong regulation in the gambling industry are key drivers of economic growth and investor confidence.
