Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ITHUBA Uganda Limited has wound up its lottery operations. The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has confirmed the development, making it clear however that the operator’s cessation of operations does not relieve ITHUBA Uganda Limited of its obligations under the law, the National …
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A digital gambling revolution is swelling state revenues—but regulators fear the costs of success NEWS ANALYSIS | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s gaming industry has become one of the country’s most striking digital-economy success stories, generating record revenues for the government as online betting, mobile money and football fandom converge …
Read More »Gaming regulator looks to boost role of technology
Uganda Seeks to Build a Technology-Led Gaming Industry Regulator Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | As Uganda’s gaming industry becomes increasingly digital, the country’s regulator says the future of oversight will depend heavily on technology, automation and stronger regulatory standards. The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board …
Read More »MPs propose ban on daytime sports betting
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the finance committee have proposed that daytime sports betting activities be banned. The proposal was presented by Enos Asiimwe, the Kabula County MP in Lyantonde district during a meeting between the Committee, and the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board-NLGRB at Parliament …
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