Botswana

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  Botswana’s Gambling Authority Publishes Updated Registry of Licensed Betting Operators Botswana

  The Gambling Authority of Botswana (GA) has updated its public list of licensed bookmakers, confirming that six operators currently maintain both physical locations and online platforms across Botswana

  October 23, 2025
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  Botswana Hosts Tanzania Gaming Board for Knowledge Exchange on Digital Regulation Botswana Tanzania

  The Botswana Gambling Authority (BGA) hosted a delegation from the Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) last week for a one-day working session focused on digital record-keeping systems, licensing standards, and regulatory cooperation across borders.

  October 18, 2025
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  Botswana Gambling Authority Responds to Player Complaints Over Technical Issues Botswana

  The Botswana Gambling Authority (BGA) has engaged independent experts after a surge of complaints from players about technical glitches on licensed betting platforms since the regulated market launched in March 2025

  October 6, 2025
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  Botswana is experiencing an alarming rise in gambling addiction Botswana

  Trade and Enterprise Minister Tiroeaone Ntsimoi has released a report that reveals horrifying statistics, according to which 36.6% of Botswana’s population actively gambles, and 6.7% of residents show signs of gambling addiction.

  July 31, 2025
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  Namibia and Botswana to collaborate to improve gambling regulation Namibia Botswana

  A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during a bilateral meeting on 23-24 July 2025, which sets new standards for cooperation in gambling regulation in Africa.

  July 31, 2025
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  Gambling Authority and Botswana Sports Ministry consider Esports integration Botswana Tanzania

  The Minister of Sport and Arts, Honourable Jacob Kelebeng, recently held a strategic meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of the Gambling Authority, Mr. Peter Kesitilwe, and a visiting delegation from the Tanzanian Esports Federation, to discuss the potential recognition and regulation of Esports in Botswana.

  June 25, 2025
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  Gambling Authorities of Botswana and South Africa collaborate in joint regulatory workshop Botswana South Africa

  This week, the Gambling Authority of Botswana partnered with the North West Gambling Board of South Africa for a joint Information Sharing Workshop.

  June 12, 2025
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  Betway officially launches in Botswana, strengthening drive for responsible gambling Botswana Sports betting

  International betting giant Betway has officially launched operations in Botswana, marking a key moment in the country's efforts to modernize and regulate its gambling industry.

  May 9, 2025
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  Botswana issues ten bookmaker licences to boost gambling sector Botswana Sports betting

  The Gambling Authority (GA) of Botswana has reportedly issued ten bookmaker licences as part of efforts to expand and formalise the country’s gambling industry.

  May 7, 2025
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  Gambling regulators from Botswana and Lesotho sign landmark cooperation agreement Botswana Lesotho

  The Gambling Authority of Botswana and the Lesotho Casino Board (LCB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

  May 1, 2025