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With the technical support of Lot.To (UK), entertainment and gaming company Western Lotto Nigeria Limited (WLN) have now launched on the Nigerian market. Firms offering lotto and lotteries have grown…

Africa-focused online gaming company SportPesa is heading to court to fight Kenya's new 35% tax rate bill on all gambling revenue. Although the new tax rate is due to come…

Online gaming provider SportPesa has warned that it could shut down its Kenyan operations if the new taxation regime is imposed on 1 January, 2018. Last month, Kenyan President Uhuru…

Kenya’s leading sports betting company, SportPesa has terminated its sponsorship deals with various football clubs and the Kenyan Premier League due to the governments substantial tax increase on gaming revenue.…

The House of Representatives Committee that investigated the activities of telecom operators in Nigeria has told the National Lottery Regulatory Commissions (NLRC) to end all existing lottery contracts between Nigerian…

Members of Parliament in Kenya have overwhelmingly rejected the introduction of measures that would see the country's gambling tax rise to 50%. Current legislation applies a 7.5% tax on sports…

Online sports betting firm SportPesa officially launched its business in the East African country of Tanzania, at a ceremony in the country’s largest city, Dar-es-Salaam. The SportPesa Tanzania platform was…

Sports betting platform, Dafabet has announced that it will now be available in the Kenyan market, joining other industry players such as Sportspesa, Betway, Betin and mCheza. The launch is…

Kenyan sports betting firms risk tighter controls if Parliament approves changes to the “Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act”, with the proposed amendments imposing severe fines for non-compliant gambling operators. The…

Scientific Games has extended its affiliation with South African casino and entertainment group Sun International. By signing its 12th contract it will continue to provide games, systems and table products…