5 OctEnforcement & compliance
NLGRB seizes 36 illegal gaming machines across three Ugandan districts
Uganda’s seizure of 36 illegal gaming machines demonstrates continuing enforcement by the NLGRB and police across named districts.
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October 2026
September 2026
15 SepRegulation
Uganda’s principal judge praises NLGRB’s gambling oversight
The remarks give judicial recognition to NLGRB’s role in regulating Uganda’s gambling sector.
15 SepRegulation
NLGRB and URA discuss 15% withholding tax implementation with Uganda gaming operators
Licensed gaming operators discussed implementing Uganda’s 15% withholding tax with the NLGRB and URA.
11 SepRegulation
Ugandan regulators discuss 15% winnings tax implementation with operators
Licensed operators must deduct 15% tax from payouts minus stakes, while National Lottery winnings remain exempt.
August 2026
25 AugRegulation
Uganda’s NLGRB urges telecoms to expand action against illegal gambling
Uganda’s regulator wants telecom operators to monitor traffic, report suspicious activity and educate consumers beyond blocking websites.
20 AugRegulation
NLGRB prioritises compliance, anti-money laundering and player protection in Uganda
Operators are being urged to embed compliance, anti-money laundering and responsible gambling into daily operations alongside coordinated tax oversight.
14 AugRegulation
NLGRB convenes gaming compliance meeting with licensed operators
The engagement brings licensed operators into direct discussion with their regulator on compliance.
14 AugRegulation
NLGRB and GLI hold training on Uganda’s gaming standards
The sessions address the standards and approval framework used in Uganda’s gaming sector.
14 AugRegulation
NLGRB urges telecom operators to support responsible gambling
The regulator is seeking telecom participation beyond blocking illegal gaming websites.
10 AugRegulation
Uganda extends winnings withholding tax to physical casinos
Physical casinos must apply the winnings withholding tax that already covers online gambling.
10 AugRegulation
Uganda extends 15% winnings tax to land-based casinos
Land-based casino players become subject to the same winnings tax as online players.
5 AugEnforcement & compliance
NLGRB seizes 77 unlicensed machines across seven Ugandan districts
The seizures remove unlicensed gaming equipment from the affected districts.
July 2026
23 JulEnforcement & compliance
NLGRB seizes more than 6,000 illegal machines across Uganda
The nationwide operation removes thousands of illegal gaming machines.
16 JulRegulation
Museveni returns betting-related tax bills to Ugandan parliament
The bills require further parliamentary consideration before receiving presidential approval.
Recent developments
Enforcement & compliance
- NLGRB seizes 36 illegal gaming machines across three Ugandan districts
Uganda’s seizure of 36 illegal gaming machines demonstrates continuing enforcement by the NLGRB and police across named districts.
- NLGRB seizes 77 unlicensed machines across seven Ugandan districts
The seizures remove unlicensed gaming equipment from the affected districts.
- NLGRB seizes more than 6,000 illegal machines across Uganda
The nationwide operation removes thousands of illegal gaming machines.
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