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Uganda’s NLGRB confiscates 209 illegal gaming machines

Enforcement & compliance1 min read

In brief

  • The operation had Uganda Police Force support and formed part of #OperationMashineHaramu.
  • The campaign targets unlicensed operators, manufacturers and suppliers.
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The NLGRB confiscated 209 illegal gaming machines. The seizures covered Busia, Tororo, Butebo, Pallisa, Budaka, Kibuku and Ntungamo.

The Uganda Police Force supported the enforcement operation. The work fell under the Board's #OperationMashineHaramu drive, a countrywide effort against unlicensed gaming and unapproved machines. Illegal operators, manufacturers and suppliers are also among the initiative's targets. The campaign's name, "Mashine Haramu", is Swahili for "illegal machines".

Through the operation, the Board keeps cooperating with law enforcement bodies and local communities to pinpoint illegal operators, manufacturers and suppliers, and it urges the public to report suspected violations. The NLGRB expressed thanks to the District Police Commanders for their ongoing backing in the fight against illegal gaming.

Uganda's Lotteries and Gaming Act obliges operators to secure licences and regulatory approvals before running gaming activities or offering gaming machines to the public. Licensing, regulating and supervising the national lotteries, gaming and betting industry falls to the NLGRB, which can also take enforcement action against unauthorised operations.

Illegal gaming machines confiscated
209

Earlier fines and penalties by NLGRB

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedUganda regulator seizes more than 370 illegal gaming machines in OctoberNot stated
Not namedUGX 6,210,000,000Uganda regulator blocks 23 betting sites and destroys 6,749 machinesNot stated
Not namedNot statedNLGRB seizes 36 illegal gaming machines across three Ugandan districtsNot stated
Not namedNot statedNLGRB closes four illegal gaming shops in KibukuNot stated
Not namedNot statedNLGRB removes unlawful gambling billboard advertisements across several areasNot stated

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