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  1. Ugandan regulator makes SiGMA Africa appearance and continues responsible gaming outreach

    A community-based educational program carried out by the NLGRB among boda boda riders backed up the Ugandan regulator’s recent conference appearance.

    9 Mar 2026 · 1 min read · By Will Underwood
  2. 7 Weeks Until Africa’s iGaming Leaders Gather for the Sports Betting East Africa+ Summit 2026

    In just 7 weeks, the 11th Annual Sports Betting East Africa+ (SBEA+) Summit 2026 will bring together operators, regulators, legal experts, technology providers, and strategic partners to exchange strategies, strengthen regional collaboration, and chart a smarter path forward for gaming in Africa.

    9 Mar 2026 · 3 min read · By Will Underwood
  3. SiGMA Africa wraps fourth edition in Cape Town, 3,000 delegates expected for 2027

    Four years in and this is an event that never fails to surprise us – and in all the best ways. We’re signing off from Cape Town’s GrandWest with reluctance, but the good news is we’ll be back next year, with the event shifting slightly to the month of February.

    9 Mar 2026 · 3 min read · By Will Underwood
  4. NLGRB and NITA-U teams undergo technical training in Slovenia

    Members of the Ugandan gambling and IT regulatory organizations underwent training in Ljubljana to improve understanding of the National Central Electronic Monitoring System (NCEMS).

    6 Mar 2026 · 1 min read · By Tim Poole
  5. Eventus International Returns to Botswana with the Pan-African Gaming Taxation & Revenue Summit 2026

    Following a successful engagement in the region, Eventus International is proud to announce its return to Botswana for the second time this year with the Pan-African Gaming Taxation & Revenue Summit 2026 (PAGTR pronounced “pag-ter”), a landmark gathering of policymakers, regulators, tax authorities, and industry leaders from across the continent.

    26 Feb 2026 · 2 min read · By Mariya Savova
  6. Amusnet goes live with Hollywoodbets in South Africa

    Launch follows a prolonged market entry process and forms part of the supplier’s broader African expansion strategy.

    24 Feb 2026 · 1 min read · By Shaan Khan
  7. PunterClash partners with QTech Games ahead of Nigerian launch

    The agreement is designed to support a phased rollout, with casino content planned for a later release after PunterClash’s sportsbook launch in Nigeria.

    24 Feb 2026 · 1 min read · By Shaan Khan
  8. South Africa weighs advertising curbs and tax reform as gambling scrutiny intensifies

    South Africa’s gambling sector is facing intensified regulatory scrutiny as policymakers weigh tighter advertising controls, new fiscal measures and targeted interventions aimed at curbing social harm.

    23 Feb 2026 · 3 min read · By Jack Found
  9. Nigeria: Lagos enforces 5% withholding tax on gaming winnings across licensed platforms

    The new framework introduces mandatory tax deductions on gaming payouts in Lagos, increasing compliance responsibilities for operators and tightening player identification requirements.

    23 Feb 2026 · 1 min read · By Milagros del Priore
  10. Uganda regulator holds responsible gaming training at Kitooro Market

    The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has continued its program of community engagement with traders at the market in Entebbe.

    23 Feb 2026 · 1 min read · By Rory Calland