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Kenya establishes Gambling Regulatory Authority under 2025 Act

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Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board said it is transitioning to the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya under the Gambling Control Act, 2025. The new authority is to assume the board’s gambling-regulation functions, while annual licence applications are suspended during the transition. Existing licensees may continue under their current terms until expiry, and the transition is expected to finish by the end of February 2026.

The application pause and transfer of regulatory functions affect licensing plans and existing operators’ oversight arrangements.

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Haiti establishes gambling authority to oversee casinos, betting and lotteries

Haiti established the Autorité Nationale des Jeux de Hasard et d’Argent (ANJHA) to regulate casinos, betting, the national lottery and other gambling activities. Three decrees published on 21 August 2026 created the authority, and the Ministry of Economy and Finance confirmed on 5 November that it had assumed responsibility for sector oversight; operators must route licence, tax and other payments through the Direction Générale des Impôts.

Haiti has established the Autorité Nationale des Jeux de Hasard et d’Argent (ANJHA) to oversee gambling across the country. The Ministry of Economy and Finance confirmed on 5 November that the authority had taken responsibility for regulation and supervision of the sector. Its remit covers casinos, betting, Haiti’s traditional lottery and other forms of gambling.

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