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Botswana begins formal review of 2002 gambling policy as regulators seek a modern framework BotswanaBotswana has launched a review of its National Gaming and Gambling Policy of 2002, in a move aimed at updating the country’s regulatory model for a market increasingly shaped by digital betting, compliance demands and changing consumer behaviour.April 19, 2026 -
Botswana’s Gambling Authority joins HATAB 2026 conference as sponsor, linking gaming oversight to tourism agenda BotswanaBotswana’s Gambling Authority will sponsor the HATAB Annual Conference 2026 on April 23 at Maun Lodge, bringing gambling regulation into one of the country’s main tourism strategy forums as policymakers and industry stakeholders gather to discuss the future of the visitor economy.April 5, 2026 -
Botswana regulator convenes operators on five-year responsible gambling plan BotswanaThe Gambling Authority of Botswana has held a strategic workshop with licensed operators at Masa Square Hotel as it steps up implementation of its 2023–2028 responsible gambling agenda, with a focus on prevention, rehabilitation and industry-wide harm reduction.March 24, 2026 -
Botswana’s Gambling Authority brings responsible gambling outreach to the FNB Kazungula Bridge Marathon BotswanaAt the 28 February 2026 race in Kazungula, the Gambling Authority hosted an interactive stall at Choppies Mall, using the marathon’s “fitness mindset” to promote safer gambling habits as organisers reported 1,000+ participants across multiple distances.March 6, 2026 -
Botswana Gambling Authority sets 2026 priorities around illegal influencers and stronger player safeguards BotswanaThe Botswana Gambling Authority has used a media briefing in Gaborone to outline its 2026 agenda, pledging tougher action against illegal gambling promoters, upgraded safeguards and a sharper focus on responsible play as industry revenue heads toward P1bn.January 21, 2026 -
Botswana regulators launch joint crackdown on eight offshore betting sites BotswanaBotswana’s Gambling Authority and Financial Intelligence Agency have opened a joint investigation into eight unlicensed offshore betting platforms that use local agents and payment channels to reach players, bypassing the country’s licensing rules and financial oversight.December 30, 2025 -
Botswana Gambling Authority trains venue staff to spot and respond to problem gambling BotswanaThe Botswana Gambling Authority has held a responsible gambling workshop for contact persons and venue managers from casinos, betting shops and limited payout machine sites, strengthening frontline capacity to identify and support at-risk playersDecember 8, 2025 -
Botswana Gambling Authority promotes regulated gambling as a driver of district-level economic growth BotswanaSenior officials from the Botswana Gambling Authority met with the Chobe District Full Council on November 26 to highlight how a regulated gambling sector could support job creation, tourism and local revenue as part of the country’s strategy to diversify beyond miningDecember 4, 2025 -
Botswana Gambling Authority highlights regulated gaming as engine for economic growth at Botswana Economic Forum 2025 BotswanaOn 18 November 2025 at the Gaborone International Conference Centre (GICC), the inaugural Botswana Economic Forum featured a keynote address by the Botswana Gambling Authority (BGA) in which the regulator identified regulated gambling as a potential catalyst for job creation, innovation and economic diversificationNovember 21, 2025 -
Botswana’s “Motshameko O Phepha” Responsible Gambling Campaign Goes Nationwide BotswanaGambling Authority of Botswana (GAB) has expanded its flagship responsible gambling initiative “Motshameko O Phepha” across Botswana, aiming to reach 500 sites nationwide and raise awareness of gambling harm in communities large and smallOctober 29, 2025
