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Uganda’s Finance Minister unveils new National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board UgandaOn 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 RegulationThe 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 RegulationThe 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 analysisThe 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 bettingThe 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 RegulationThe 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 RegulationMakerere 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 RegulationOn 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 CryptocurrenciesThe 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 RegulationOn 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
