The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) is Uganda’s leading authority mandated to license, regulate, and supervise the lotteries, gaming, and betting industry. Established under the Lotteries and Gaming Act, 2016, (now Cap 334) we ensure a transparent, fair, and socially responsible gaming environment.
A well-regulated, technology-driven, and responsible gaming industry that optimizes revenue generation while contributing to sustainable socio-economic development
To regulate Uganda’s gaming industry through licensing, standards, enforcement, dispute resolution, and consumer protection, fostering gaming, and maximizing socio-economic benefits
The NLGRB upholds the following Core Values:
At the NLGRB, our people are our strength. Meet the passionate professionals driving Uganda’s gaming regulatory transformation. Our leadership brings a wealth of experience from diverse sectors—law, finance, ICT, governance, compliance, and strategy—working in unison to uphold regulatory integrity and public trust.
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), a corporate body mandated to regulate and oversee lotteries, gaming, and betting. Established under the Lotteries and Gaming Act No. 7 of 2016, our mandate is simple yet impactful: to create a fair, transparent, and well-regulated gaming environment that benefits the nation while protecting Ugandans from the adverse effects of gaming.
