Botswana Gambling Authority warns of betting-related social harms

Botswana Gambling Authority acting head Moruntshi Kemorwale told a parliamentary oversight committee that about 36.6% of the population gambles, with unemployment, poverty and rising living costs cited as contributing factors. H2 Gambling Capital projects the market could grow 88% to about 781 million pula by 2030. The authority is focusing on unlicensed gambling and online betting, while pursuing tighter oversight and player-protection rules.