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Botswana is experiencing an alarming rise in gambling addiction BotswanaTrade 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 -
Namibia and Botswana to collaborate to improve gambling regulation Namibia BotswanaA 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 -
Gambling Authority and Botswana Sports Ministry consider Esports integration Botswana TanzaniaThe 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 -
Gambling Authorities of Botswana and South Africa collaborate in joint regulatory workshop Botswana South AfricaThis 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 -
Betway officially launches in Botswana, strengthening drive for responsible gambling Botswana Sports bettingInternational 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 -
Botswana issues ten bookmaker licences to boost gambling sector Botswana Sports bettingThe 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 -
Gambling regulators from Botswana and Lesotho sign landmark cooperation agreement Botswana LesothoThe Gambling Authority of Botswana and the Lesotho Casino Board (LCB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).May 1, 2025 -
Bet267 debuts in Botswana amid push for safer gambling Botswana Sports bettingThe Gambling Authority of Botswana has officially endorsed the launch of Bet267 Botswana, a new entrant in the country's betting scene, signaling a major milestone in the nation’s gambling industry.April 25, 2025 -
New betting operator BBets launches in Botswana Botswana Sports bettingAs part of efforts to expand Botswana’s gaming industry and promote responsible betting under the #MotshamekoOPhepa initiative, the Gambling Authority of Botswana officially inaugurated BBets at the Gaborone Hotel on March 14.March 18, 2025 -
Gambling Authority of Botswana holds annual strategy meeting Botswana RegulationThe Gambling Authority of Botswana (GAB) has just wrapped up its two-day annual corporate strategy meeting, setting the stage for a pivotal year in the country's gaming industry.March 5, 2025
