Location: Africa
Play’n GO to represent industry in gambling policy discussions at G7, G20, and UN
Casino software developer Play’n GO will lead a range of sessions on responsible gambling policy at G7, G20, and United Nations meetings... more
South African casino operator bemoans lack of progress on expansion
South African casino giant Tsogo Sun has criticized ‘disappointing’ regulatory delays preventing it from investing in new casinos in the... more
Digital creators push back on Kenya’s aggressive new gambling ad guidelines
The Digital Content Creators Association of Kenya (DCCAK) has criticised the new gambling advertisement guidelines issued by the Betting... more
South Africa’s Lottery faces nine-month shutdown
South Africa’s National Lottery faces a potential nine-month halt due to legal disputes over a new operator and a rejected temporary... more
Igaming market projected to be worth $153 billion by 2030
The global gambling market is predicted to be worth $153.57 billion in 2030, according to research by market analysts Research Insights.... more
Soccer remains core gambling market across Africa: survey
Gambling’s commercial role in football across six of Africa’s biggest countries remains strong, evidenced in the latest GeoPoll survey. The... more
Kenya plans new gambling regulations as 30-day ad ban nears end
The Betting Control and Licensing Board has formed a multi-agency team to review operational guidelines of betting and gaming companies. On... more
South Africa to appoint gambling council as govt cracks down on ‘noncompliant’ ads
Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau has said that his department will appoint a National Gambling Policy Council after a... more
Kenya suspends all gambling advertisements, testimonials for 30 days
All gambling and betting testimonials are suspended in Kenya for 30 days. The government raised concerns over the proliferation of gambling... more
Kenya watchdog issues ultimatum to broadcasters over gambling content
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has sent a 14-day warning to the country’s media stations to cut down on betting-related... more
