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Uganda Gaming Regulator Joins National Mental Health Camp to Promote Responsible Gaming UgandaUganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board has taken part in a national mental health awareness initiative, using the forum to connect responsible gaming, public health and the prevention of gambling-related harm.July 16, 2026 -
Over 2,000 Ugandans Self-Exclude from Betting as NLGRB Pushes Responsible Gaming UgandaUganda’s gambling regulator says thousands of players are already using self-exclusion tools, highlighting both the rapid growth of digital betting and the rising importance of consumer protection in the country’s gaming market.July 12, 2026 -
Ithuba Uganda Exits National Lottery as Regulator Oversees Transition UgandaUganda’s National Lottery Operator, Ithuba Uganda Limited, officially ceased operations on 1 July 2026, prompting the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board to step in and supervise claims, obligations and stakeholder interests.July 7, 2026 -
Uganda Regulator Destroys 8,714 Illegal Gaming Machines in Five Months UgandaUganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board has destroyed 8,714 illegal gaming machines seized across several regions, strengthening its campaign against unlicensed gambling and consumer exploitation.July 4, 2026 -
Uganda and Kenya Lottery Regulators Hold Knowledge-Sharing Engagement Uganda KenyaUganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board has hosted a delegation from Kenya’s National Lottery Board for a regulatory exchange focused on lottery management, gaming oversight and responsible market development.June 23, 2026 -
Uganda Seeks Telecom and ISP Support to Curb Illegal Online Gambling UgandaUganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board is calling for closer cooperation with the communications regulator, telecom operators and internet service providers as gambling activity continues to move onto digital and mobile channels.June 21, 2026 -
Uganda’s NLGRB Joins UCC Telecom Engagement to Strengthen Responsible Gaming Controls UgandaUganda’s gambling regulator has joined a stakeholder engagement with the Uganda Communications Commission and licensed telecom operators, reinforcing the role of internet service providers in blocking illegal gambling websites and supporting responsible gaming.June 18, 2026 -
Uganda Gives Gambling Operators Until June 30 to Clear Tax Arrears Before New Tax Regime UgandaUganda’s betting and gaming operators have until June 30 to settle qualifying outstanding gaming tax debts and secure a full waiver of interest and penalties before a new 30% gaming tax and 15% withholding tax on winnings take effect on July 1.June 17, 2026 -
Uganda Auditor General flags governance gaps at gambling regulator UgandaUganda’s Auditor General has raised concerns over the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, citing weaknesses in game-approval rules, IT audit capacity, revenue performance and monitoring systems.May 20, 2026 -
Uganda’s NLGRB seizes illegal fish tables after boda boda interception UgandaUganda’s gambling regulator has carried out another enforcement action against illegal gaming machines after officers intercepted a boda boda rider transporting an unauthorised device and later found nine additional fish tables at a workshop.May 16, 2026
