Ugandan regulator on keeping pace as gaming revenue grows sixfold
Uganda’s gambling regulator says digital oversight and tougher player-protection rules have helped drive a surge in declared revenues. The numbers are turning heads across Africa, even as offshore betting remains hard to police. Denis Mudene Ngabirano, chief executive of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), says tighter licensing and a technology backbone have […]
NLGRB JOINS AFRICAN REGULATORS TO ADVANCE HARMONIZED GAMING REGULATION AT SiGMA AFRICA SUMMIT
Regulatory leaders from across the continent recently convened to discuss the future of gaming regulation in Africa during a high-level engagement held through a partnership between SiGMA Africa and the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF). The session, held under the theme “From Discussion to Direction: Advancing Harmonised Licensing, Responsible Gambling and Technology-Enabled Solutions in Africa,” […]
NLGRB Conducts Responsible Gaming Awareness Campaign Among Boda Boda Riders
Across busy boda boda stages in Kireka, Luzira, Kinawattaka, and Portbell, riders recently paused their daily routines for an important conversation—responsible gaming. The outreach, led by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), brought practical guidance and open dialogue directly to the community, reinforcing the message that gaming should always remain a form of […]
NLGRB and NITA-U IT Delegation Undertakes NCEMS Technical Training in Slovenia
A delegation of IT officials from the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) and the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was in Ljubljana, Slovenia participating in a technical training programme on the National Central Electronic Monitoring System (NCEMS). The training was designed to strengthen the team’s technical capacity to effectively manage, maintain, and support […]
NLGRB SENSITISES KITOORO MARKET COMMUNITY
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), through its Responsible Gaming team, recently engaged traders at Kitooro Market in a focused sensitisation session on responsible gaming and player protection. In collaboration with mental health specialists from Butabika Hospital, the engagement reinforced a key regulatory principle: gaming must remain a form of entertainment; never a […]
NLGRB Engages URA on the National Central Electronic Monitoring System
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) through its Regulatory Compliance department and IT unit, held a stakeholder engagement with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) gaming unit as part of ongoing efforts to operationalize the National Central Electronic Monitoring System (NCEMS). The engagement focused on strengthening collaboration between the Board and the URA to […]
NLGRB PARTICIPATES IN ICE BARCELONA 2026
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) participated in ICE Barcelona 2026, a major international exhibition for the regulated gambling and gaming sector. The event brought together regulators, operators, suppliers, technology providers, and industry leaders from multiple jurisdictions to engage on regulatory trends, innovation, and sustainable gaming practices. The NLGRB delegation comprised Mr. William […]
National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board participates in the 2nd National Court Open Day at Kololo
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) joined several government and institutional stakeholders at Kololo Independence Grounds for the 2nd National Court Open Day, held under the theme “Enhancing Judicial Accountability and Access to Justice.” The event, organised by the Judiciary of Uganda, provided an important platform for public engagement, awareness creation, and inter-institutional […]
NLGRB takes Responsible Gaming awareness to Bugolobi Market
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has continued its nation-wide drive to promote responsible gaming, this time engaging a number of market vendors, customers, and passers-by at Bugolobi Market. From the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board- Jackline Kamakune, the Senior Communications Officer, Hope Susan, the Senior Responsible Gaming Officer, and Counselor Samuel […]
NLGRB Participates in GRAF Conference 2025 in Sun City, South Africa
A delegation from the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), led by the Board Chairman, Mr. Ken Kitariko, and the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Denis Mudene, represented Uganda at the 16th edition of the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) Conference 2025, held from 17th to 20th November in Sun City, South Africa. The annual […]