Inauguration of New Board Members
Hon. Matia Kasaija, Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, today officiated the handover ceremony of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), commending the outgoing Board for its transformative leadership and charging the new Board to align regulation with Uganda’s broader development and revenue mobilisation goals. In his keynote address, Minister Kasaija […]
Minister of Finance, Planning & Economic Development , Hon. Matia Kasaija Lauds the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board’s (NLGRB) Board of Directors and Management on Transforming Gaming Sector; Challenges New Board to Sustain Growth
Key Highlights Sixfold Revenue Growth: Annual gaming revenue rose from UGX 50.6 billion in 2019/20 to UGX 323 billion in 2024/25—over a sixfold increase under the outgoing Board. Sector Turnover Expansion: Industry turnover grew from UGX 500 billion to UGX 8 trillion in just three years, signaling stronger compliance and formalisation. Digital Oversight: The introduction […]
NLGRB BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES PREQUALIFIED INDEPENDENT TESTING LABORATORIES
In accordance with section 37(3) of the Lotteries and Gaming Act CAP 334, the Board may: Plan with any person for the purpose of testing gaming or betting machines to ensure compliance with the required standards. Require the holder or an applicant for a gaming or betting machine technical operating license to submit a machine […]
NLGRB NEW COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT STAFF RECEIVE TRAINING IN INSPECTIONS, AUDITS, AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) with support from ABS Consulting Group Limited trained new Board staff. ABS Consulting Group Ltd is a company specializing in risk advisory, human resources, forensic audit and executive development. The NLGRB compliance and enforcement staff received training on the key professional principles […]
NLGRB holds a Compliance Stakeholder Engagement with Gaming Operators
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) recently held a compliance stakeholder engagement with gaming operators at Mestil In his opening remarks, the CEO thanked the gaming operators for attending the compliance engagement and announced that the Board’s headquarters will be moving to Luthuli House in Bugolobi. He stated that regional offices in Gulu, […]
NLGRB partners with National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) to destroy Illegal Gaming Machines.
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) partnered with the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) to destroy illegal gaming machines. According to Sect. 5 of the Lotteries and Gaming Act, Cap 334, the Board is granted the mandate to seize and confiscate unlicensed equipment and devices. Following a series of investigations and compliance checks, the […]
National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board and Uganda Police- Rwizi Region Deepen Ties in Enforcing the Gaming Law.
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) recently held a high-level stakeholder engagement with the Uganda Police Force Officials in Rwizi Region. The engagement, hosted at Lake View Hotel in Mbarara on May 27, 2025, brought together District Police Commanders (DPCs), Officers in Charge of Criminal Investigations (OCIDs), local leaders, the media and other […]
Makerere University Guild and National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) Sign MOU to end Underage Gaming
In a landmark move to address the growing issue of problem gambling among students, Makerere University Guild leadership signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) on Monday, March 17, 2025. The responsible gaming partnership will be a significant step forward in addressing critical issues within the gaming […]
NLGRB Seizes Illegal Gaming Equipment, Arrests Chinese National in Mbarara
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has intensified its crackdown on illegal gaming operations. In a recent enforcement operation conducted in Nyamitanga, Mbarara District, the board confiscated a significant cache of illegally imported gaming equipment and arrested a foreign national engaged in unauthorized activities. During the operation, law enforcement officers, acting on intelligence, seized: 50 boxes […]
Crack Down on Illegal Gaming Machines
On February 18, 2025, a major step was taken in the fight against illegal gaming as over 1,092 unlicensed gaming and betting machines were set for destruction by a licensed e-waste management company, Luwero Industries Ltd. This action emphasizes the commitment to ensuring that unauthorized gaming devices are kept out of circulation, protecting both the […]