Africa
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National Gambling Board Proposes the Voluntary Exclusion Programme to Protect Players and Increase Operator Accountability
The National Gambling Board has published proposed amendments to the National Gambling Regulations, 2004, marking a significant step toward strengthening…
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Regulatory Shutdown of Bet9ja Operations in Enugu State Enforcement Notice Clarification
02/12/2026 – The Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission (ESGC) hereby issues this formal clarification regarding the enforcement action taken…
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Statement On The Closure OF Bet9ja Shops in Enugu State
A regulatory dispute between KC Gaming Networks Limited (Bet9ja) and the Enugu State Government has escalated following enforcement actions within…
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Regulatory Clampdown Triggers 89% Drop in Kenya’s Advertising Spend on Gambling
Over the past year, Kenya’s media and advertising landscape has been marked by tougher regulation ofgambling promotions. The turning point…
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Togo joins regional push to tax gambling winnings with new 5% lottery levy
Togo has joined the growing regional push to tax gambling winnings by introducing a new 5% levy on lottery. Effective…
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Enugu State Overhauls Gaming Regulation, Signalling a New Phase for Nigeria’s iGaming Industry
The Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission Law 2025, signed into law by Governor Peter Mbah, marks the state’s most…
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Ghana Legalizes Cryptocurrency with Landmark Virtual Asset Service Providers Law
Ghana has taken a major step toward formalizing its digital asset economy after Parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers…
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NLC Concludes Groundbreaking Reparative Measures Process For Whistleblowers and Community Projects
Pretoria, 10 December 2025 – In a decisive step towards accountability, institutional healing, andrestorative governance, the National Lotteries Commission (NLC)…
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South Africa’s National Gambling Bill Faces Provincial Pushback
South Africa’s long-running effort to reform its gambling legislation has reached a critical impasse, as provincial governments, led by the…
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Central Gaming Bill 2025 Passes Senate, Awaits Presidential Assent
The Central Gaming Bill 2025 (HB.2062) has thrust Nigeria’s gaming sector into a storm of constitutional debate, raising questions about…
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