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Malawi limits betting advertisements to 9pm 6am under MAGLA compliance push MalawiMalawi’s Gaming and Lotteries Authority has reinforced a late-night advertising window for betting and lottery promotions, saying the measure is designed to protect children and vulnerable groups while tightening responsible-gambling compliance across the industry.April 18, 2026 -
Malawi’s gambling regulator MAGLA opens operator talks after 15% winnings tax overhaul MalawiMAGLA has begun consultations with major bookmakers after Malawi raised withholding tax on betting, gambling and lottery winnings to 15% and removed previous tax-free thresholds, as the regulator weighs market impact and next steps with government stakeholders.February 22, 2026 -
Malawi police and MAGLA launch Central West campaign to curb underage gambling MalawiThe Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority and Central West Region Police say the new drive will focus on school outreach and community education, warning that gambling by minors is illegal and can derail education.February 19, 2026 -
MAGLA Donates K20 Million to NPL Mothers Fun Run MalawiThe Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has supported the Nation Publications Limited (NPL) Mothers’ Fun Run by donating K20 million (approximately €10,000)September 1, 2025 -
MAGLA welcomes PremierBet Malawi’s new centre, urges responsible betting Malawi Sports bettingPremierBet Malawi has reportedly launched a new gaming centre in Limbe, Blantyre, described as the brand’s largest establishment across the African continent.May 16, 2025 -
Malawi cracks down on underage gambling with new regulations Malawi RegulationThe Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has introduced stringent new regulations to protect vulnerable populations, including a ban on anyone under the age of 18 participating in gambling activities.March 17, 2025 -
Booming Games partners with World Star Betting to expand gaming reach across Africa Lesotho MalawiBooming Games, a leading provider of innovative and engaging casino games, has announced an exciting new partnership with World Star Betting, a rapidly growing betting platform.March 11, 2025 -
Malawi Football Association teams up with WS Bet for inaugural football awards MalawiThe Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has announced WS Bet as the official betting partner for the inaugural FAM Annual Football Awards, set to take place on February 21, 2025, at Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre.February 15, 2025 -
Malawi’s gambling industry generates K12bn annually, MAGLA reveals Malawi Market analysisThe Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has revealed that the country’s gambling industry is generating at least K12 billion annually, with K4.5 billion channeled directly to the government.January 29, 2025 -
888Africa expands into Malawi with the launch of 888bets Malawi Sports betting888Africa has officially announced the launch of its 888bets platform in Malawi.November 30, 2024
