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Uganda arrests foreign national in Nebbi raid as NLGRB targets illegal gaming machine supply chains UgandaThe regulator says a Chinese national operating as “Mr. Lin” was running an unlicensed manufacturing and distribution setup, with fish tables, slot machines and more than 120 motherboards seized for suspected deployment into illegal outlets.February 13, 2026 -
Ugandan outlet reports Soroti pastor’s UGX 500m betting windfall, unverified story spotlights “fixed games” risks UgandaThe report says the pastor credited faith and “smart betting,” but the story itself is built around a third-party “fixed games” tipster narrative as Uganda’s regulator tightens player-protection rules and ramps up enforcement against illegal operations.February 9, 2026 -
Uganda: gaming regulator reports sharp rise in non-tax revenue as electronic monitoring boosts visibility UgandaUganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) says its annual non-tax revenue collections jumped eightfold to Shs8.79bn in FY2024/25, crediting tighter licensing, revised fee structures and stronger compliance tools.January 28, 2026 -
Uganda’s election internet blackout hits online betting operators and digital livelihoods UgandaUganda’s nationwide internet shutdown during the 15 January general elections froze mobile betting, casino platforms and payment flows for several days, exposing how dependent the country’s iGaming sector has become on uninterrupted connectivity.January 26, 2026 -
Battle for Kampala: Fortebet Holds the Throne while Newcomers Advance. Uganda Brand Ranking (November 2025) UgandaThe Ugandan market in November 2025 shows record activity. We analyzed search queries and user interest to compile the top 10 brand ranking. Local giant Fortebet still leads, but international players are breathing down their neck.December 15, 2025 -
Uganda launches Responsible Gaming Directives 2025 to strengthen gambling safety and industry accountability UgandaUganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has formally issued the Responsible Gaming Directives 2025 under Section 5(d) of the Lotteries & Gaming Act, Cap 334. The new rules mark a milestone in promoting safer, fairer gambling and enhancing regulatory oversight nationwideNovember 26, 2025 -
Uganda’s gaming regulator joins forces with Judiciary and ODPP in nationwide crackdown on illegal gaming machines UgandaThe National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has formalised a strategic partnership with the Judiciary and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to enhance enforcement action against unlicensed gaming operations and illegal machines across UgandaNovember 15, 2025 -
GAIME Conference 2025 in Kampala Highlights Africa’s Digital and Gaming Innovation Uganda Events and exhibitsThe 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 industriesNovember 6, 2025 -
Uganda operators face tight two-day window to renew licences for 2026 UgandaThe 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 dateNovember 1, 2025 -
Uganda’s Gaming Regulator Seizes Over 6,000 Illegal Machines in Operation “Mashine Haramu” UgandaThe 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 IbandaOctober 21, 2025
