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Uganda gaming board opens 2026 licence renewals with 31 October deadline

Licences & markets

Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board opened applications for 2026 gaming and lottery licence renewals on 3 October. Applications are due by 31 October 2025; the board requires supporting documents, including tax clearance and audited accounts, and says licensed premises must pass pre-licensing inspections.

Operators must meet the renewal deadline and updated documentation and premises requirements to retain their licences.

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NLGRB meets operators ahead of 2027 licence renewals

Reportedly, NLGRB held a stakeholder meeting in Bugolobi on 25 September 2026 to establish expectations for 2027 licence renewals. Participants included licensed operators, licence applicants, board management and government partners.

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) held its Annual Pre-Licensing Stakeholder Engagement with gaming operators at Royal Suites in Bugolobi on 25 September 2026, the board said. The meeting was convened to set out regulatory expectations for the 2027 licence renewal cycle.

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