Casino Prosperity vs. Player Protection: Botswana's Path to Balance

Botswana's Online Gambling Market: Opportunities and Challenges in Africa's Emerging Hotspot

Botswana, as one of the most stable countries in terms of economic development in Africa, has shown strong growth potential in the online gambling market in recent years. With a stable political environment, a mature financial system, and a high internet penetration rate, the country is gradually be

Botswana's gambling industry enters a new phase of development: 10 operators granted licenses.

The Botswana Gambling Authority (GA) recently completed a new round of license issuance, granting operating permits to 10 gaming companies. According to the latest data, 6 of these companies have officially commenced operations, 1 has chosen to exit the market, and the remaining 3 are in the prepara

The Botswana Gambling Authority (GA) has issued ten gambling company licenses, six of which have already commenced operations.

The Botswana Gambling Authority (GA) has issued ten gambling licenses, marking progress in the regulation of the country's gambling industry.According to the authority, six licensed institutions have started operations. One has withdrawn, and the remaining three are expected to start operations at a

The gambling craze sweeps across Botswana, with monthly bets reaching 150 million Pula.

As online sports betting platforms rapidly expand, the gambling industry in Botswana is experiencing explosive growth.According to the latest data disclosed by the Gambling Authority, in March 2025 alone, the total amount wagered by gamblers nationwide reached 150 million Pula, with over 220,000 par

DRGT: "Clarion has managed to build not only the world’s largest, but the planet’s premier gaming exhibition"

ICE Barcelona 2025 is a month away and companies around the world are preparing for the tradeshow. Ahead of the event, DRGT executives Marco Herrera, Chief Executive Officer; Andreas Duller, MD Austria;Duncan Pollock, Managing Director (MD), Africa; and Laurence Herbots, Managing Director, DRGT Onli

BiG Africa Summit preparing for 2025 igaming event

The city of Gaborone, Botswana, is gearing up to host igaming’s BiG Africa Summit in February. Organised by Eventus International, the four-day conference between February 17-20 will bring together key decision-makers from Africa’s igaming sector and beyond. Hands-on workshops on the first day wi

Sunbet extends Bede Gaming technology contract

African online betting and gaming operator Sunbet has extended its contract with Merkur Group subsidiary Bede Gaming. Bede will continue to supply its online gaming platform technology to the Sun International brand. So far in 2024, Bede has assisted with Sunbet’s imminent launch in Namibia and B

IAGR adds four trustees to its board

The International Association of Gaming Regulators announced on LinkedIn that it has added four trustees to its board, including Louis Rogacki from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.Kevin Mullally joins to represent Asia/Oceania, Peter Kesitilwe Emolemo from the Gambling Authority of Bot

IAGR appoints four new trustees to board, strengthening global gaming regulation efforts

The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has announced the appointment of four new trustees to its Board, a move aimed at bolstering its commitment to effective and responsible global gaming regulation. The newly appointed trustees bring diverse expertise from across the globe, in a

Botswana issues gambling licenses to revive sector

The Chairperson of the Gambling Authority, Marvin Torto, has announced a major development in Botswana’s gambling industry, revealing the issuance of multiple licenses aimed at revitalizing the sector.Speaking to journalists this week, Torto shared that after the Authority issued a Request for Appli

IAGR and IMGL set to host largest conference in their history in Rome

The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) are preparing to host the largest conference in their history. Taking place in Rome from October 21–24, 2024, the event has confirmed over 400 attendees from across 50+ countries and six cont