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How to Apply for a License

To operate legally within Uganda’s gaming industry, entities must obtain the appropriate license from the NLGRB. The application process involves several steps:​

  • Specify the Activity and Type of License: Clearly define the gaming activity you intend to conduct and the specific license required.
  • Applicant Information:
    - Individuals: Provide your age to confirm eligibility.
    - Companies: Provide the ages of all shareholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Address Details: Submit the physical and postal address of the applicant or company headquarters.
  • Application Fee: Include the prescribed application fee with your submission.
  • Supporting Documents: Attach all required documents as specified in the application guidelines.
  • Submission: Complete the application form available on the NLGRB website and submit it along with the necessary documents and fees.
  • Evaluation: The NLGRB will assess your application to ensure compliance with the Lotteries and Gaming Act No. 7 of 2016 (now Cap 334)
  • Approval: Upon successful evaluation, the Board will grant the license, allowing you to operate legally within Uganda's gaming sector.

National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board.

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.

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