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Kenya Senate postpones voting on Gambling Control Bill 2023 Regulation KenyaThe proceedings of the Kenyan Senate, held on May 16, 2024 and broadcast on YouTube, have once again postponed the vote on the Gambling Control Bill 2023 with amendments, a major piece of legislation aimed at regulating the country's gambling industry.May 18, 2024 -
Congo's Council of Ministers advances legislation to regulate gambling Industry Regulation Republic of the CongoTwo key bills aimed at regulating the country's gambling sector were discussed at a meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Congo, held on May 8, chaired by President Denis Sassou N'Gesso.May 15, 2024 -
Lawmakers advocate for implementation of sports betting monitoring system in Nigeria Regulation NigeriaIn the past week, the Nigerian House of Representatives has put forth a proposal for the establishment of a centralized sports betting monitoring system. This initiative, spearheaded by committee chairman Canice Moore Chukwugoze Nwachukwu, was presented during a public hearing on the need to curtail the dangerous effects of sports betting and direct the National Lottery Regulatory Commission to co...May 13, 2024 -
Kenyan government implements 20% excise tax on betting stakes in the Finance Bill 2024 Regulation KenyaKenyans will pay the government 20 shillings from every 100 shillings staked in sports betting, gaming and lotteries. This is a requirement in the Treasury's Finance Bill 2024, the text of which became known the previous day.May 12, 2024 -
Nigeria contemplates excise duties on lottery, gambling and telecoms Regulation NigeriaThe Federal Government of Nigeria is considering the introduction of excise duties on lottery, gambling, and telecoms, as indicated in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff report published on May 9.May 10, 2024 -
Kenya's gambling regulator urges betting companies to renew licenses Regulation KenyaThe Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya has called on all betting and gambling companies to apply for the renewal of their licenses for the financial year 2024/25, as reported by Citizen TV Kenya on YouTube.May 9, 2024 -
Entente Council's 54th annual meeting focuses on revitalizing national lotteries Regulation BeninThe general directors of national lotteries of the member states of the Entente Council, as well as experts, became participants in the 54th Annual Meeting of the Entente Council.May 7, 2024 -
Gambling Authority of Botswana opens applications for digital and SMS competitions, games and quizzes Regulation BotswanaThe Gambling Authority of Botswana announces that it will begin accepting applications and registrations for Digital, Virtual, Interactive, and Short Message Service (SMS) Competitions, Games, and Quizzes starting from May 6, 2024.May 4, 2024 -
New NLA Board Chair promises reforms and revenue boost for Liberia's economy Regulation LiberiaThe newly appointed Board Chairman of the National Lottery Authority of Liberia (NLA), Hon. Prince Menkalo Gbieu, has emphasized the need for significant reforms and increased revenue generation to support the national budget. In his inaugural address, Hon. Gbieu highlighted the importance of the gaming industry in contributing to national economies and human capacity developments, citing the succ...May 2, 2024 -
Responsible gambling self-help portal launched in Botswana Regulation BotswanaOn April 29th, the Gambling Authority in Botswana took a significant step forward by introducing a Responsible Gambling self-help Portal and a 24/7 Toll-Free Line. This initiative was unveiled at the Three Dikgosi Monument in Gaborone, with the participation of Hon. Mmusi Kgafela, the Minister of Trade and Industry, alongside industry leaders and regulatory bodies from across Africa. CEO Mr. Emole...May 1, 2024
