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Botswana Prioritises Local Investors Ahead of Casino Licensing Expansion BotswanaBotswana’s Gambling Authority is preparing to expand the country’s casino and bingo industry, placing particular emphasis on local ownership, investment capacity and job creation ahead of future licensing procedures.October 17, 2026 -
Botswana Backs Nigeria’s Push for Pan-African Gambling Regulatory Council BotswanaBotswana has endorsed a Nigerian proposal to transform the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum into a more formal Pan-African Council of Gaming Regulators, potentially paving the way for common standards on licensing, consumer protection, anti-money laundering and responsible gambling across African markets.September 29, 2026 -
Botswana Gambling Authority seeks investors ahead of new bingo and casino licensing phase BotswanaBotswana’s Gambling Authority has launched an Expression of Interest for proposed bingo and casino developments, seeking experienced investors as it prepares the next stage of its strategic licensing programme.September 4, 2026 -
Botswana Gambling Authority engages consumers on safer gambling at 2026 Consumer Fair BotswanaBotswana’s Gambling Authority is using the 2026 Consumer Fair in Gaborone to speak directly with the public about responsible gambling, player protection and the regulator’s role, as growing participation—particularly through online channels—keeps gambling-related harm high on the policy agenda.August 27, 2026 -
Botswana financial regulator benchmarks Gambling Authority’s ISO 9001 quality management system BotswanaBotswana’s Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority has visited the Gambling Authority to study how the gaming regulator implements and maintains its ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system, with the two bodies exchanging practices on governance, internal controls and service delivery.August 10, 2026 -
Botswana Gambling Authority Promotes Responsible Gambling at Walala Wasala Charity Cup BotswanaThe Gambling Authority of Botswana used the Walala Wasala Charity Cup in Francistown to connect sport, community support and responsible gambling awareness.August 4, 2026 -
Botswana Gambling Authority Takes Responsible Gambling Education to Teachers in Tsabong BotswanaThe Botswana Gambling Authority has delivered a responsible gambling presentation to teachers at Tsabong Unified Secondary School as concerns grow over rising gambling participation among both adults and young people.July 16, 2026 -
Botswana Gambling Authority Joins Youth Creative Economy Workshop in Gaborone BotswanaBotswana’s Gambling Authority took part in the Youth Entrepreneurs in the Creative Sector Workshop in Gaborone, using the event to engage young innovators, explain its regulatory mandate and promote responsible gambling awareness.July 8, 2026 -
Botswana Gambling Authority Publishes List of Licensed Betting Operators BotswanaBotswana’s Gambling Authority has issued a public notice identifying the betting operators currently licensed and operational in the country, while warning residents against using unregulated gambling websites.June 19, 2026 -
Botswana Gambling Authority Issues Tender for Nationwide Problem Gambling Study BotswanaBotswana’s Gambling Authority has launched a new tender for a nationwide study on excessive and problem gambling, as the regulator seeks stronger data to guide responsible gambling policy and licensing decisions.June 17, 2026
