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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

Uganda Gaming Regulatory Board and Police Force unite to enforce betting laws Uganda Regulation

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) and the Uganda Police Force have deepened their partnership to enhance enforcement of gaming laws in the Rwizi Region.

June 13, 2025

Over 70% of youth in Uganda admit to gambling, student study finds Uganda Market analysis

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) of Uganda has acknowledged a recent student-led research project that sheds light on the accessibility and impact of gambling among young people in the country.

April 22, 2025

Uganda moves to control betting payouts through Central Bank Uganda Sports betting

The Ugandan government is planning to centralize all payouts from betting, casino, and gaming activities through the Bank of Uganda in an effort to improve revenue collection and curb tax evasion.

April 11, 2025

Uganda proposes UGX 110M fine for betting firms evading payment system Uganda Regulation

The Ugandan government has introduced a proposal to impose stringent penalties on casinos, sports betting, and gaming companies that fail to integrate with the Bank of Uganda’s centralized payments system for stakes and winnings.

March 31, 2025

Uganda's lottery watchdog joins Makerere to shut down student betting Uganda Regulation

Makerere University's Guild leadership and the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board of Uganda (NLGRB) signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

March 26, 2025

Uganda's NLGRB cracks down on illegal gaming machines Uganda Regulation

On February 18, 2025, a major step was taken in the fight against illegal gaming as over 1,092 unlicensed gaming and betting machines were set for destruction by a licensed e-waste management company, Luwero Industries Ltd.

February 18, 2025

Uganda joins Africa’s growing push to legalize and regulate cryptocurrencies Uganda Cryptocurrencies

The Ugandan government is considering introducing legislation to regulate cryptocurrency trade, citing its growing impact on the country’s financial ecosystem.

January 11, 2025

National Gaming Board and Uganda Police collaborate for safer gambling practices Uganda Regulation

On December 12, the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) hosted a stakeholders' engagement meeting with the Uganda Police Force (UPF) at the Kabira Country Club in Kampala.

December 13, 2024

Uganda Revenue Authority seeks to establish fair tax framework for crypto Uganda Cryptocurrencies

At the 2024 Plenary Meeting of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes held in Paraguay, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) announced plans to harmonize the taxation regime for crypto-assets in Uganda.

December 1, 2024