The Desk
Behind the scenes at iGamingUbuntu — how we research, write, and optimize iGaming content.
Welcome to The Desk
iGamingUbuntu is an independent publication on Africa's iGaming industry. From our desk, we report industry news, regulation, casino reviews and betting guides across Kenyan, Nigerian, South African, Ghanaian, and Tanzanian markets.
Every article starts with research: regulator announcements, court rulings, tax changes, operator results and what bettors are actually doing. We name our sources and correct mistakes openly.
We cover sports betting markets including the NPFL, Ghana Premier League, English Premier League, La Liga, World Cup, and African competitions. Our casino reviews focus on M-Pesa-compatible operators, bonus transparency, and game selection.
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From Our Desk
Industry NewsSenegal's LONASE Tightens Governance and Courts Niger
Senegal's national lottery spent October doing two things: tightening its own governance, and teaching Niger how it runs digital sales and betting oversight.
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Industry NewsMauritius Casino Sale Leaves 600 Workers Waiting for Answers
Six bidders want Mauritius state casinos, but the 600 people who run them still have no answer on their jobs. The losses, the tender and what the union is asking for.
Industry NewsSouth Africa Takes Its Gambling Warning Straight to Free State Punters
Instead of waiting for calls, South Africa's responsible gambling foundation is visiting Free State communities and betting venues to talk to players face to face.
Industry NewsSlot 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.
Industry NewsBetclic 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%.
Industry NewsHow Brazil's Online Betting Restrictions Could Reshape the Global iGaming Industry
Brazil's online betting restrictions are creating uncertainty across the iGaming industry, affecting operators, affiliate marketers, sports sponsorships and players. Explore how these regulatory changes could reshape Brazil's betting market and influence the global iGaming landscape.
Industry NewsSBC Summit 2026 Opens in Lisbon with Focus on Global iGaming Trends
SBC Summit 2026 has officially opened in Lisbon, bringing together more than 40,000 global iGaming professionals. Highlights from opening day include a headline Super Stage panel with Michael Jordan and targeted sessions on African market growth, AI technology, and regulatory shifts.
Industry NewsWhat a Kenyan Sportsbook Licence Costs Under the GRA
An online bookmaker licence in Kenya jumped from about Ksh1m to KES 50m. Here are the new GRA fees, entry rules and where the court case stands.
Industry NewsHow Uganda's Central Payment Gateway Changes Mobile Money Betting
Ugandan operators must now route every wager and payout through a Bank of Uganda-licensed gateway. See what the rule means for mobile money, penalties and the new 30% tax.
Industry NewsMobile Money and the Rebuilt Rwandan Sportsbook Market
Rwanda reopened licensing with three new operators, a 40% GGR tax and strict revenue reporting. See how MTN MoMo and Airtel Money fit the new rules.
Industry NewsTanzania Drops Its 5% Stake Tax and What Remains for Casinos
Tanzania proposed a 5% duty on every bet, then withdrew it within two weeks. Here is the tax bill international casino operators still face in 2026/27.
Industry NewsSmartSoft joins African iGaming Alliance as Gold Supplier Member
SmartSoft has joined the African iGaming Alliance as a Gold Supplier Member, adding its B2B technology expertise to the association’s regulatory and industry activities across Africa.