Niragira stated that LONA has established systems to monitor suspected fraudulent gambling websites, including Lumicach, Payway, Cashtel, iHela and Bancobu e-note, to prevent them from misleading consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He noted that some informal betting houses have been operating outside established regulatory guidelines, and that LONA plans to implement new rules requiring them to meet licensing standards before continuing operations. The move aims to ensure that all operators follow legal and safety requirements that protect consumers and maintain orderly market conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to its oversight role, LONA has undertaken a series of social projects in the education sector. The agency donated 100 beds to Lyc\u00e9e Musema boarding school <\/strong>in Kayanza Commune<\/strong> and supplied educational materials to other schools in Burunga and Gitega <\/strong>provinces. It also provided chairs to institutions located in Bubanza, Cibitoke (Bujumbura region), Mutakura <\/strong>and Winterekwa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the period, LONA also completed renovation works at Lyc\u00e9e Technique Communal Mitakataka in Bubanza Province. The facility was officially inaugurated, and the agency equipped the school with ten computers and high-speed internet access for use throughout the academic year. Niragira stated that these interventions demonstrate LONA\u2019s commitment to nation-building beyond the gambling industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The CEO reiterated the list of gambling companies currently authorised by LONA to operate in Burundi, including 1xbet, Bubet, King\u2019s Investment, 1Tbet, Megalotto, Sigma, Lydia Ludic, 888 Starz and Rahisi Bet. He emphasised the importance of strict compliance with regulatory standards and warned against engaging with unlicensed operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Niragira added that LONA is advancing efforts to formalise regulations governing betting venues and digital platforms, with the aim of ensuring compliance with legal requirements and supporting economic development. The update reflects the regulator\u2019s dual approach of tightening industry controls while maintaining its statutory mandate to channel gambling revenues into public sector initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/03\/DRC-MINISTER-JC-300x200.jpg\")
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