Africa

Overhauling South Africa’s National Lottery Commission: New Chairperson Appointed Amid Corruption Scandal

In a bid to strengthen governance and address the fallout from a recent corruption scandal, the National Lottery Commission (NLC) in South Africa has...

Tunisian Umpires Receive Lengthy Bans for Match-Fixing Charges

Three Tunisian chair umpires have been handed lengthy bans by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) after being found guilty of match-fixing charges. This...

Kenya’s Stringent Measures on Betting Operator Licensing and Crackdown on Unlicensed Gambling

In a bid to enhance oversight and compliance within the betting and gambling industry, Kenya's Interior Secretary, Fred Matiang'i, issued directives in May to...

Crackdown on Unlicensed Gambling: Majority of Betting Operators Fail Compliance Standards

The Kenyan government has intensified its efforts to regulate the gambling industry, with a focus on cracking down on unlicensed gambling operations and ensuring...

Betfred Expands Presence in South Africa Through LottoStar Partnership

In a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the African market, Betfred has entered into a partnership with LottoStar, a prominent player in...

Betfred Expands its Reach with Majority Stake in South Africa’s LottoStar

Betfred, a leading UK bookmaker, has taken a significant step towards expanding its operations in Africa and strengthening its international presence through a strategic...

Kenyan President Signs New Betting Legislation into Law

In a significant development for the Kenyan betting industry, President Uhuru Kenyatta has signed a new bill into law that upholds the excise tax...

Tax Adjustments and Controversies: The Shifting Landscape of Kenya’s Gambling Industry

In recent years, Kenya's gambling industry has been subject to fluctuations in tax policies, causing disruptions and controversies. The government's proposed tax hikes on...

Football Legend Kanu Joins Sportsbet.io as Global Ambassador

Former football superstar Nwankwo Kanu, known as Kanu, has inked a four-year partnership with Sportsbet.io, a prominent cryptocurrency sports betting platform. This collaboration not...

Tennis Integrity and Education Program Launches in Egypt to Combat Corruption

In a groundbreaking initiative, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has partnered with the Egyptian Tennis Federation (ETF) to establish an Anti-Corruption and Education...

Boosting Tennis Integrity: ITIA and ETF Collaborate on Bespoke Anti-Corruption Initiatives in Egypt

In a significant move to uphold the integrity of tennis, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has joined forces with the Egyptian Tennis Federation...

BetKing Joins IBIA in the Battle Against Sports Corruption

BetKing, a leading sports betting platform, has aligned with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) in a collective effort to combat corruption in sports....

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