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Uganda’s NLGRB Engages Operators Ahead of 2027 Licence Renewals, Flagging E-Licensing and Player Protection UgandaUganda’s gambling regulator has begun preparations for the 2027 licensing cycle, telling operators to expect greater emphasis on digital oversight, regulatory compliance and stronger measures to protect players.October 1, 2026 -
Uganda Seizes More Than 123 Illegal Gaming Machines in Greater Katonga Crackdown UgandaUganda's gambling regulator and police have confiscated more than 123 illegal gaming machines across the Greater Katonga region as authorities intensify a nationwide campaign against unlicensed gambling operations.September 25, 2026 -
Uganda Engages Gaming Operators on New 15% Tax on Player Winnings UgandaUganda's gaming regulator and tax authority have met licensed operators to discuss implementation of a 15% withholding tax on betting and gaming winnings, with the levy calculated on players' net gains rather than the full payout.September 16, 2026 -
Online gaming now generates over 68% of Uganda’s gaming tax receipts UgandaUganda’s gambling regulator says digital gaming has become the dominant source of sector tax revenue, even as lawmakers press for tougher action against illegal machines, unlicensed operators and offshore websites, particularly in rural areas.September 3, 2026 -
Uganda regulator removes unlawful gaming adverts in targeted billboard crackdown UgandaUganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board has removed non-compliant gaming advertisements from billboards in several Kampala-area locations as part of a broader effort to tighten enforcement of advertising rules and reduce gambling-related harm.August 30, 2026 -
Uganda’s NLGRB puts compliance, AML and responsible gaming at centre of operator dialogue UgandaUganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board has brought licensed operators together at Mestil for a regulatory compliance engagement built around three core priorities: regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering obligations and responsible gaming.August 23, 2026 -
Uganda advances gaming product classification and approval framework UgandaUganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board is developing a new framework for classifying, assessing and approving gaming products before they enter the market, while strengthening staff expertise in technical standards, system testing and regulatory audits.August 19, 2026 -
Uganda removes land-based casino exemption from 15% winnings tax UgandaUganda’s Parliament has approved a change that will subject winnings from licensed land-based casinos to the same 15% withholding tax applied to other betting and gaming activities, closing a tax distinction that President Yoweri Museveni warned could encourage avoidance and revenue leakage.August 12, 2026 -
Uganda Launches Five-Year NLGRB Strategy to Link Gaming Oversight With Revenue and Development UgandaUganda has launched the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board’s Strategic Plan for FY2025/26 to FY2029/30, alongside a new Client Charter and Service Delivery Standards, setting a five-year agenda for stronger compliance, responsible gaming and revenue assurance.July 25, 2026 -
Uganda’s President Returns Tax Bills Over Casino Winnings and Plastic Duty Proposals UgandaUganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has returned two tax bills to Parliament, objecting to proposed treatment of gaming winnings and a steep increase in excise duty on single-use plastics.July 21, 2026
