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GuidesHow Betting Licences and Taxes Work in Uganda in 2026
Uganda changed almost every money rule for betting this year. Here is who licenses operators, what players now pay on winnings and what is still waiting for a final signature.
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Polokwane Court Jails Man for a Year Over Illegal Online Gambling in an Internet Café
A shop in Polokwane looked like an internet café. Inside, people were gambling online without a licence. Now its operator is going to jail for a year.
Nigeria's State Regulators Push Back Against New Federal Rules on Lotteries
Nigeria's state gaming regulators say new federal rules on sales promotions would give Abuja control over lotteries again, two years after the Supreme Court took it away.
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Launch Joint Betting as Mali Targets More Betting Tax
The Alliance of Sahel States held its first joint horse-racing betting event in Bamako, while Mali's 2027 budget targets 8.8% more betting tax.
Slot Suppliers Keep Betting on South Africa Despite the Legal Fight
Three supplier deals in one month show the industry is betting that South Africa's online casino market will be regulated, not closed.
Betclic Leads Côte d'Ivoire Betting Demand While LONACI Online Slips
Betclic took 55.2% of Côte d'Ivoire's betting search demand in September 2026, while the state lottery's own online platform fell to 6%.
Is Online Betting Legal in South Africa in 2026?
Online sports betting is legal in South Africa with a provincial licence, but online casinos are not. What the law says in 2026, the Supabets ruling and how to check a licence.
Ghana's New 20% Digital VAT and What It Means for Betting
Ghana's 20% Real-Time VAT on foreign digital services started on 15 October 2026. An MP says it could bring back a betting tax. Here is what is clear and what is not.
Namibia Tightens Bookmaker Licensing as New Fees Are Proposed
At a Windhoek workshop on 15 October 2026, Namibia told bookmaker applicants to expect strict checks. New monitoring fees are also proposed.
Is Online Betting Legal in Ghana in 2026?
Online betting is legal in Ghana with a Gaming Commission licence. Who regulates betting, which taxes apply in 2026 and how to check that a site is licensed.
Who Regulates Betting in Nigeria in 2026
Since the Supreme Court ruling of November 2024, Nigerian states control betting. Who regulates gaming in 2026, which licences operators need and which taxes apply.
African iGaming Events Calendar 2027 With Confirmed Dates
Confirmed dates for the 2027 iGaming and betting events that matter to Africa, including SiGMA Africa in Cape Town and the iGaming AFRIKA Summit in Nairobi.
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