Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board and Uganda Revenue Authority held a meeting to improve coordination on gaming oversight, compliance and domestic revenue collection. The bodies discussed revenue tracking, data sharing and closer alignment between regulatory and fiscal work.
Improved coordination and data sharing could affect gaming-sector compliance and revenue monitoring in Uganda.
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The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board convened security commanders and local government officials in Lira City to coordinate gaming enforcement. Participants included regional police and prisons commanders.
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) held a multi-agency stakeholder engagement in Lira City to coordinate gaming enforcement, the board said. The meeting brought together regional security commanders and local government administrators, according to the board.
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) took part in the fourth National Mental Health Awareness Camp, where it discussed links between problem gambling and mental wellbeing. The board said its responsible-gaming programme promotes public education and consumer protection, and that it works with Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and Itojo Hospital on support for affected people.
Reportedly, Uganda’s Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo commended the NLGRB. Her remarks recognised the board’s oversight of the country’s gambling industry.
Reportedly, Uganda’s NLGRB and URA met licensed operators during the week of 11 September 2026 to discuss implementing a 15% withholding tax. Operators must deduct tax on the difference between payouts and stakes. National Lottery winnings remain exempt.
Reportedly, NLGRB leadership appeared before the parliamentary COSASE committee on 26 August to address Auditor General queries. Chief executive Denis Mudene led the board’s delegation.