{"id":3891,"date":"2025-06-12T04:45:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T07:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=3891"},"modified":"2026-04-19T16:22:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T19:22:36","slug":"uganda-needs-adaptable-online-gambling-laws-says-regulatory-chair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/uganda-needs-adaptable-online-gambling-laws-says-regulatory-chair","title":{"rendered":"Uganda needs adaptable online gambling laws, says regulatory chair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chairman Aloysius Mugasa Adyeri calls for policy innovation as digital betting surges across Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Uganda.- Uganda\u2019s top gaming regulator has called for a more flexible, forward-thinking approach to gambling legislation <\/strong>as the country\u2019s digital gaming footprint continues to grow. In a June 11 blog, Aloysius Mugasa Adyeri<\/strong>, Chairman of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB)<\/strong>, urged policymakers to embrace adaptable regulation that balances innovation with responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn the bustling streets of Kampala, from the busy thoroughfares of Wandegeya to the vibrant trading centres of Mbale, a transformation has taken place,\u201d Adyeri reflected. That transformation, he says, is the rise of betting, from informal street corners to sophisticated online platforms that now operates 24\/7 across Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The catalyst behind this boom? Widespread smartphone use and mobile money platforms, which have democratised access to gambling markets, especially among youth. Bettors are now wagering on everything from Premier League football <\/strong>to local matches, lured by life-changing jackpots and the thrill of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Adyeri is clear-eyed about the challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRecent studies indicate that a notable percentage of regular gamblers in Uganda exhibit signs of problem gambling, a figure that demands attention,\u201d he warns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Lotteries and Gaming Act No. 7 of 2016 <\/strong>established the NLGRB to bring order to a previously unchecked sector, Adyeri believes the time has come to revise Uganda\u2019s approach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAdaptable policies are no longer optional, they are essential,\u201d he stresses in the blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The numbers support his call<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Globally, online gambling was valued at $69.12bn($69.12bn) in 2023, projected to soar to $178.25bn ($178.25bn) by 2032, according to Straits Research<\/strong>. Uganda, though still catching up in terms of infrastructure, is part of that global wave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To safeguard citizens, the Board has implemented responsible gaming initiatives, including self-exclusion programs, counselling support via a dedicated Call Centre, and nationwide awareness campaigns involving boda boda riders, teachers and even the Uganda Sports Press Association<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cResponsible Gaming is not just a slogan, it\u2019s a commitment,\u201d Adyeri insists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He highlighted the introduction of the National Central Electronic Monitoring System (NCEMS) <\/strong>that tracks gaming data in real-time to prevent illegal activity and ensure tax compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re not just enforcing rules, we\u2019re shaping a culture,\u201d he concludes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith the right balance of freedom and protection, Uganda can become a regional leader in responsible gaming.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

\n\t\t\tSee also:<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> Uganda gaming regulator and police join forces to tackle underage gambling\u00a0<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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