Source: NLGRB (Uganda)
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) held a gaming-awareness session for the Rotaract Club of Makindye on 13 October 2025. The board said gaming in Uganda is permitted only for people aged 25 and above.
The board’s stated age threshold informs operators’ compliance and responsible-gaming outreach in Uganda.
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The North West Gambling Board held the final of its first Provincial Youth Soccer Tournament at Montshioa Stadium in Mahikeng. The board said the event, run under the themes "Don't Gamble Your Future Away" and "Gamble Responsibly", aimed to raise awareness of the harms of underage gambling. Mofatlhosi Secondary School took first place and R25,000, with the tournament funded through licensed operators' socio-economic development contributions and sponsorships from ABSA, SunBet and Rio Casino.
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) held the final of its first Provincial Youth Soccer Tournament at Montshioa Stadium in Mahikeng, the board said. The event was staged under the campaign themes "Don't Gamble Your Future Away" and "Gamble Responsibly" and combined school football with educational exhibits on gambling risks and available support services, according to the board.
Uganda Gaming Operators Association is asking policymakers to keep the 30% gross gaming revenue tax for casinos rather than apply the recently introduced 15% tax on player winnings. The association says tracking taxable wins in land-based venues would require additional systems and warns that the policy could affect jobs, businesses and government revenue; it estimates more than 2,500 jobs could be lost.
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board said it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification for information security management. Chief executive Denis Mudene Ngabirano said the Board handles sensitive information, while licensing officer Isaac Koshaho noted that licensing work collects data from regulated entities and the public.
In Uganda, the gaming regulator NLGRB has set a national precedent with its ISO/IEC 27001 certification. Chief Executive Officer Denis Mudene Ngabirano said: “The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board is now ISO 27001 certified.”
Reportedly, Uganda's National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, with GOGO Electric, NSSF Uganda and Safe Places Uganda, ran a workshop on financial management and responsible gaming for boda boda riders. The session covered budgeting, saving and gambling risks, including the gambler's fallacy and loss chasing.
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) held a community outreach workshop on financial management and responsible gaming for boda boda riders, in partnership with GOGO Electric, NSSF Uganda and Safe Places Uganda. The workshop took place at GOGO Uganda's offices on Factory Lane, according to the NLGRB.
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.