The tax increase path of three African countries diverges, Uganda's tax reform raises concerns about channelization.

As multiple African countries tighten their gambling tax nets, Uganda, Kenya, and Lagos State in Nigeria are each taking three distinctly different paths to increase taxes, each drawing different boundaries between the legal market and the gray area. Last week, the Ugandan Parliament passed the "Lot

Uganda passes unified gambling tax law, imposing a 15% tax on player profits.

The tax disparity in Uganda's gambling industry is about to become history. Last Thursday, the Ugandan Parliament officially passed the "2026 Lottery and Gaming Amendment Act," which levels the tax rate for gambling and betting to 30%, and concurrently passed the "2026 Income Tax Amendment Act," im

GR8 Tech collaborates with BongoBongo to expand into the East African market, launching a high-performance sports betting solution.

Technology provider GR8 Tech has reached a cooperation agreement with East African iGaming brand BongoBongo to jointly promote the ULTIM8 sports betting solution in the markets of Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, and Kenya. The partnership adopts an API deep integration model, allowing BongoBongo to fully

Uganda's Kagwirawo platform launches a Toyota car and cash prize promotion event.

Uganda's leading online betting platform Kagwirawo has launched a three-month EYASE promotion, offering players the chance to win a Toyota Wish car, motorcycles, and instant cash prizes. Every bet placed increases the possibility of winning big.This event was held at the Kagwirawo headquarters in Ka

155.io partners with Betika to enter the African market for the first time, launching their game portfolio in Uganda and Kenya.

Live game studio 155.io has officially entered the African market by establishing a partnership with leading African operator Betika. Their game portfolio has been launched on the Betika platform, initially targeting players in Uganda and Kenya with products such as "Marbles.io", "Stairpong.io", and

The survey shows: Employment status is leading the betting habits in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The gambling market in sub-Saharan Africa is heating up rapidly, and people's work and life status have become important factors affecting gambling habits. A recent survey found that there are significant differences in the way and frequency of betting depending on the profession.GeoPoll conducted a

Uganda's gambling industry revenue has increased sixfold in five years: Regulatory reforms unleash employment and fiscal dividends.

Uganda's gambling industry is experiencing unprecedented rapid growth. According to data released by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), the total gaming revenue for the fiscal year 2024/25 reached 323 billion Ugandan shillings (approximately $90.2 million), a more than sixfo

Uganda's newly established National Lottery and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) officially begins operations.

The newly established Uganda National Lottery and Gaming Regulatory Authority (NLGA) has now commenced its operations, with the legislative body demanding that the department focus on addressing the social issues caused by gambling. The authority was officially established during an inauguration cer

Uganda Gambling Regulatory Authority warns: WINGO website is operating illegally, the public should not be deceived.

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) of Uganda recently issued a warning against an online gambling platform named WINGO, stating that it is not legally licensed in the country and advising the public not to visit the website or engage with it in any way.WINGO claims to have be

After the European market is saturated: Why are smart operators turning the tables with the "African price war"?

Ugandan Youth Fall into the "Digital Vortex": Unveiling the Psychological Manipulation Techniques of "Crash Games"

In the city centers of Uganda, a term is rapidly becoming popular among the youth—Aviator.This online betting game, affectionately known by locals as "Akanyonyi" (meaning "little airplane"), has become one of the most popular and controversial forms of gambling in recent years. Whether it's mainstre

East African iGaming Market Welcomes the Inaugural iGF East Africa Expo: Promoting Industry Exchange and Cooperation

For a long time, the thriving iGaming market in Sub-Saharan Africa has lacked high-quality international social events, leading many key stakeholders in East African iGaming to feel underserved. However, this rapidly growing region has shown a strong demand for opportunities to establish internation

Explosive Wealth Track! 82% of Uganda's gambling industry revenue comes from online operations!

Booming Games partners with World Star Betting to expand business in Africa.

Booming Games announces a new partnership with World Star Betting to expand its influence in the African online gaming sector.The agreement will allow players in Lesotho, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia, Namibia, and Congo to access Booming Games' slot games through World Star Betting's website and mobile ap

The social concerns triggered by African sports betting are increasingly intensifying.

According to reports from African media, in at least five African countries, many people view sports betting as a way to earn a steady income.Some believe that sports betting is a way out of poverty.However, social critics warn that the number of sports betting activities in Africa is increasing, wh

Nationality Statistics: Myanmar cracks down on cross-border fraud, arresting 7,141 people, of which 4,860 Chinese nationals will be deported.

According to reports, the Border Guard Force (BGF) of Myanmar has been conducting a special operation against cross-border fraud and human trafficking in Myawaddy city and surrounding areas (including Shwegyin Valley and KK Industrial Park) since February 16, successfully arresting 7,141 foreigners