Senegal’s National Lottery, LONASE, has launched LPbet, a mobile and desktop online sports betting platform positioned as a domestic alternative to international bookmakers to keep more betting value in Senegal.
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King Tembinkosi Bonakele was approved by Cabinet on 1 July as chairperson of South Africa’s National Lotteries Commission.
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Vodacom Group now holds a 55% controlling stake in Safaricom after Vodafone acquired a 15% government stake, completing the transaction on 30 June 2026.
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Uganda’s NLGRB says Ithuba Uganda Limited ceased operations on 1 July, with the regulator overseeing the transition under the Lotteries and Gaming Act and monitoring claims, obligations and compliance.
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Egypt dominated Africa’s World Cup betting demand during the 2026 group stage, accounting for nearly 60% of the continent’s total Blask Index. The data also showed sharp contrasts across markets, with Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia far behind.
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Soft Construct has been registered by the Gambling Authority Botswana as a Provider of Gaming Technology and Software Solutions, allowing it to operate under the Gambling Act 2012.
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ALGA and GlobalLab have partnered to roll out the GLA Standards framework across Africa’s gaming and lottery sector, aiming to strengthen certification, testing and compliance while improving consistency and regulatory alignment.
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Benin’s National Lottery has appointed Marius Adanzounon as Director General, marking a new phase in its transformation. The operator says digitalisation and modernisation will remain top priorities.
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South African casinos are running out of time to meet Financial Intelligence Centre requirements. This is more than a compliance box-tick, it is a test of how seriously the market treats AML, transparency and regulatory trust.
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Mauritius is preparing reforms for horse racing, one of the country’s most distinctive betting sectors. The key question: will new rules bring stability to the industry, or open another chapter in tensions between the state, operators and racing stakeholders?
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