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GAIME Conference 2025 in Kampala Highlights Africa’s Digital and Gaming Innovation Uganda Events and exhibits

The GAIME Conference 2025, held in Kampala, Uganda, brought together delegates from Tunisia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, the USA, Ghana, Nigeria, and Namibia to discuss the role of technology and artificial intelligence in shaping Africa’s gaming, media, and entertainment industries

November 6, 2025

Uganda operators face tight two-day window to renew licences for 2026 Uganda

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) in Uganda has given licensed gaming, betting and lottery operators only two days to complete their 2026 licence renewal applications — the deadline is set for 31 October 2025, and the regulator will not accept applications submitted after that date

November 1, 2025

Uganda’s Gaming Regulator Seizes Over 6,000 Illegal Machines in Operation “Mashine Haramu” Uganda

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) of Uganda has announced that more than 6,000 illegal gaming machines have been seized nationwide under “Operation Mashine Haramu.” On 14 October the campaign intensified with the confiscation of over 80 unlicensed machines in the cities of Mbarara and Ibanda

October 21, 2025

Uganda’s Gaming Regulator Calls for Stronger Cross-Sector Collaboration to Tackle Gaming Risks Uganda

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has urged closer collaboration between government agencies to strengthen oversight and address growing risks in Uganda’s gaming industry

October 19, 2025

Uganda Opens 2026 Gambling License Renewals with Stricter Compliance Rules Uganda

Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has launched the 2026 license renewal process, introducing tighter compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements for operators

October 13, 2025

Uganda Launches University Esports Championships to Spotlight Emerging Talent Uganda Esports

Uganda has hosted its first University Esports Championships in Kampala, giving students from across the country an official platform to showcase their skills in competitive gaming

October 2, 2025

NLGRB conducted a training for future and current teachers of Sancta Maria Core Primary Teather's College Uganda

The National Lottery and Gambling Regulatory Council (NLGRB) conducted a training for student interns and current faculty at Sancta Maria Core Primary Teather's College in Nkokongeru, Buikwe District

September 20, 2025

Uganda has carried out an operation to curb illegal gambling, during which 50 slot machines were seized Uganda

A three-day operation to prevent illegal gambling took place in Uganda, during which the authorities seized more than 50 unlicensed slot machines

September 9, 2025

Uganda’s Finance Minister unveils new National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board Uganda

On 24 July 2025, Matia Kasaija, Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, held a handover ceremony for the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB).

July 30, 2025

NLGRB hosts Compliance stakeholder engagement for licensed gaming operators in Uganda Uganda Regulation

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) of Uganda convened licensed gaming operators at Mestil Hotel for a stakeholder engagement focused on enhancing compliance across the industry.

June 17, 2025