{"id":21651,"date":"2026-03-30T05:50:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=21651"},"modified":"2026-04-19T07:10:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T10:10:47","slug":"uganda-regulator-calls-for-stronger-cross-border-ooperation-at-africa-gaming-expo-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/uganda-regulator-calls-for-stronger-cross-border-ooperation-at-africa-gaming-expo-2026","title":{"rendered":"Uganda’s Gambling Regulatory Board calls for stronger cross-border co-operation at Africa Gaming Expo 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NLGRB CEO Denis Mudene joins regulators to discuss tax policy, AML\/CFT compliance and data protection as African gaming markets expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Uganda.- Uganda\u2019s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has called for stronger cross-border regulatory co-operation<\/strong> during discussions at the Africa Gaming Expo (AGE) 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials from the NLGRB, led by CEO Denis Mudene<\/strong>, attended the industry event which brought together regulators, operators and experts from the igaming, fintech and banking sectors to discuss developments across Africa\u2019s gaming landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a panel session at the conference, Mudene joined fellow regulators to examine the evolving regulatory environment for gaming across the continent. According to the regulator, discussions focussed on key policy areas including tax frameworks, data protection, anti-money laundering <\/strong>and counter-terrorism financing (AML\/CFT), as well as compliance requirements for gaming operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The regulator said the session highlighted the need for stronger regulatory frameworks<\/strong>, cross-border cooperation and trust-driven oversight as African gaming markets continue to expand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a statement, the NLGRB emphasised the importance of collaboration <\/strong>between regulators, noting that \u201ccollaboration across jurisdictions is key to building stronger and more effective regulatory frameworks.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Industry collaboration efforts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AGE 2026 serves as a platform for regulators, operators and technology providers<\/a> to exchange insights on industry regulation, innovation and market development across Africa\u2019s rapidly evolving gaming industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regulatory cooperation has become an increasingly important issue for African gaming authorities as online betting platforms<\/strong> and cross-border digital payment systems continue to expand across multiple jurisdictions on the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As African gaming markets grow, regulators are increasingly working to strengthen oversight of online betting platforms, digital payment channels and cross-border gaming operations to support compliance <\/strong>and consumer protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uganda\u2019s participation in the event reflects broader efforts by the NLGRB to strengthen oversight of the country\u2019s gaming sector while aligning its regulatory approach with international <\/strong>best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> Ugandan gaming regulator joins regional forum to strengthen AML and CFT oversight<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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