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BGaming enters African market with Premier Bet partnership Africa Premier Bet BGamingBGaming, a leading iGaming content provider, has announced its debut in the African market through a multi-brand content deal with Premier Bet, a prominent licensed operator in the region.May 17, 2024
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Zimbabwe establishes NRACC to assess cryptocurrency ecosystem Africa Cryptocurrencies RegulationThe government of Zimbabwe has taken a proactive step in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by cryptocurrencies by setting up the National Risk Assessment Coordination Committee (NRACC). This committee has been mandated to engage with stakeholders in the cryptocurrency sector to comprehensively evaluate Zimbabwe's cryptocurrency landscape.May 16, 2024
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Congo's Council of Ministers advances legislation to regulate gambling Industry Africa RegulationTwo key bills aimed at regulating the country's gambling sector were discussed at a meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Congo, held on May 8, chaired by President Denis Sassou N'Gesso.May 15, 2024
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BetPawa partners with 7777 gaming to expand casino game offerings in Africa Africa betPawa 777 gamingBetPawa, a prominent online sports betting platform in Africa, has formed a strategic alliance with 7777 gaming, a renowned provider of online casino games. This alliance will introduce 7777 gaming's extensive collection of over 140 casino games to BetPawa's vast user base across various African nations, including Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, and more.May 14, 2024
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Lawmakers advocate for implementation of sports betting monitoring system in Nigeria Africa Regulation Sports bettingIn the past week, the Nigerian House of Representatives has put forth a proposal for the establishment of a centralized sports betting monitoring system. This initiative, spearheaded by committee chairman Canice Moore Chukwugoze Nwachukwu, was presented during a public hearing on the need to curtail the dangerous effects of sports betting and direct the National Lottery Regulatory Commission to co...May 13, 2024
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Kenyan government implements 20% excise tax on betting stakes in the Finance Bill 2024 Africa RegulationKenyans will pay the government 20 shillings from every 100 shillings staked in sports betting, gaming and lotteries. This is a requirement in the Treasury's Finance Bill 2024, the text of which became known the previous day.May 12, 2024
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African Lottery Association holds first executive committee meeting in Dakar Africa Lottery RegulationOn May 10, the first Executive Committee of the Association of Lotteries of Africa (ALA) began its work in the Senegalese capital, Dakar.May 11, 2024
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Nigeria contemplates excise duties on lottery, gambling and telecoms Africa RegulationThe Federal Government of Nigeria is considering the introduction of excise duties on lottery, gambling, and telecoms, as indicated in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff report published on May 9.May 10, 2024
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Kenya's gambling regulator urges betting companies to renew licenses Africa License RegulationThe Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya has called on all betting and gambling companies to apply for the renewal of their licenses for the financial year 2024/25, as reported by Citizen TV Kenya on YouTube.May 9, 2024
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Growth in Africa helps boost Super Group's Q1 2024 revenue by 12% Africa Betway Online gamblingSuper Group (SGHC) Limited (NYSE: SGHC), the parent company of Betway, a leading online sports betting and gaming business, and Spin, the multi-brand online casino, today announced its first quarter 2024 unaudited consolidated financial results. The company reported a significant increase in revenue, marking the highest recorded in a first quarter.May 8, 2024