Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board said it had published a list of licensed betting companies, with the listed licences current as of 16 July 2024. The extract names operators and licence types, including general betting, casino, software and gaming-machine licences.
Operators and other market participants can use the published list to identify companies holding betting licences in Uganda.
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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.
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.