{"id":35562,"date":"2026-10-20T02:26:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T05:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=35562"},"modified":"2026-10-20T06:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T09:50:43","slug":"angola-regulator-calls-for-public-support-to-strengthen-gambling-oversight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/angola-regulator-calls-for-public-support-to-strengthen-gambling-oversight","title":{"rendered":"Angola regulator calls for public support to strengthen gambling oversight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ISJ urges citizens to report unauthorised gaming machines as part of efforts to promote a safer and more transparent gambling industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Angola.- Angola\u2019s Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) is encouraging public participation in gambling oversight<\/strong>, warning that gaming machines operating in unauthorised locations could undermine the security and transparency of gambling activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a public awareness message published during Responsible Gambling Week, held from October 12 to 18, the regulator said gaming machines operating without proper authorisation<\/strong> pose risks to players and the wider community, potentially exposing citizens to irregular gambling practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCombating illegal gambling is a collective responsibility<\/strong>,\u201d the ISJ said in its responsible gambling message. The regulator also urged the public: \u201cIllegal gaming machines? Do not participate. Report them.\u201d It called on citizens to protect their communities and report suspected illegal gaming machines directly to the institute.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Angola\u2019s ISJ urges the public to report illegal gaming machines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The awareness campaign follows other initiatives by the ISJ to strengthen gambling oversight in Angola. In September, the regulator met municipal authorities in Hu\u00edla and Benguela<\/a> to coordinate efforts against illegal gambling and unauthorised advertising. On October 8, it held a workshop outlining authorisation procedures for promotional draws, raffles, prize competitions <\/a>and gaming equipment imports, while signalling plans to intensify inspections of gambling businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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