{"id":23725,"date":"2026-04-28T04:47:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T07:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=23725"},"modified":"2026-05-21T12:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T15:14:13","slug":"uganda-calls-for-stronger-regional-gaming-cooperation-after-gli-roundtable-flags-new-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/uganda-calls-for-stronger-regional-gaming-cooperation-after-gli-roundtable-flags-new-risks","title":{"rendered":"Uganda calls for stronger regional gaming cooperation after GLI roundtable flags new risks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Uganda\u2019s regulator said the fast-changing gaming landscape demands collaboration and stronger oversight across African markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Uganda.- Following the conclusion of the 2026 GLI Regulators Roundtable<\/strong> in Las Vegas, Uganda\u2019s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has called for stronger regional collaboration<\/strong> as regulators confronted rising risks around unregulated gaming, prediction markets, sports integrity and responsible gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 26th annual roundtable was hosted by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) on April 15-16 at the Palms in Las Vegas, bringing together approximately 300 regulators from 16 countries <\/strong>to examine how rapidly changing technologies are reshaping gaming oversight. GLI published its official post-event wrap-up on April 20, highlighting discussions around rising digital betting risks <\/strong>and responsible gaming challenges raised by regulators worldwide, including Uganda\u2019s NLGRB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NLGRB said: \u201cThe gaming industry is evolving fast, and so are the challenges for regulators<\/strong>.\u201d It said issues such as emerging technologies, shifting legislation, unregulated gaming, prediction markets, sports integrity, know-your-customer (KYC) requirements and responsible gaming were making the regulatory environment increasingly complex<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NLGRB added: “It\u2019s an exciting moment, but it demands collaboration, open dialogue<\/strong> and forward-thinking approaches.” The Board said that the moment showed why regulators need to \u201ckeep engaging, work together regionally<\/strong>, and adapt our oversight to ensure a safe, fair, and well-regulated gaming industry\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uganda moves to strengthen gaming oversight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Uganda\u2019s delegation was led by NLGRB Board Chairman Aloysius Kkitariko and included a technical visit<\/strong> to GLI\u2019s Nevada laboratory facilities before the roundtable began. During the visit, officials reviewed gaming system testing, certification and monitoring processes<\/strong>, with a particular focus on cybersecurity protocols, system validation and data protection measures \u2013 areas becoming increasingly important as gambling shifts towards digital and mobile platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s agenda focused on major regulatory priorities including artificial intelligence, cashless gaming, cyber resilience, geolocation, lottery modernisation, digital responsible gaming interventions<\/strong>, patron protection, prediction markets, risk analysis and sports betting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GLI President and CEO James Maida said the roundtable was designed to help regulators stay ahead of evolving industry challenges and emerging technologies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A keynote address was delivered by sports performance psychologist Dr Jonathan Fader, while GLI also used the event to showcase its Innovation Tech Hub, featuring live demonstrations<\/strong> from partners including Bulletproof, EPIC Global Solutions, Evive, GLI University, Kobetron, KOIN and Marker Trax.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> Uganda regulator pushes stricter licensing and digital monitoring to curb gambling harm<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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