The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board is mandated to protect members of the public from the adverse effects of gaming and betting including the promotion of transparency and accountability.
The Responsible Gaming Program is a set of activities that integrates treatment and counseling, public awareness, education, training and research on gambling and problem gambling.
Sensitization and Awareness
The Board actively engages with key stakeholders, including Ministries, educational institutions, community leaders, and media like radio stations and television, to conduct sensitization programs and awareness workshops. These sessions provide invaluable opportunities to sensitize against underage gambling raise awareness about the dangers of excessive gambling and provide participants with practical strategies for responsible gambling behavior.
Research
The Board acknowledges the importance of research in meeting its strategic objective and creating safer and more sustainable gaming. With the rise of illegal gambling premises/online platforms and easy access to gaming activities, it’s crucial to dig into the factors that promote gambling and find effective ways to reduce the risks associated with excessive gambling. In 2023 the Board conducted research on the socioeconomic and health effects of gambling and drivers of problem gambling in Uganda.
Help and Support
The board has strong partnerships in place to support those affected by gambling. Organizations like the Ministry of Health (MOH), Butabika Referral Hospital for mental health, the Ministry of Education (MOE), Ministry of Gender Labor and Social Development (MGLSD) Bank Institutions and Game care play a crucial role in providing the necessary services to individuals in need.
The Board offers confidential voluntary counseling and rehabilitation services to people affected by gambling. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling-related problems, contact our toll-free helpline 0800285800.
“BET WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE”
Do
Do Not
“GAMBLING BECOMES A PROBLEM WHEN YOU HAVE TROUBLE STOPPING“
Believe in Luck
“If I keep gambling, my luck will change, and I’ll win back the money I’ve lost.”
Each time you place a bet; the outcome is completely independent of the previous one. That means that the odds are no more in your favor on the tenth bet than they were on the first bet. Over time, the more you risk, the more you lose.
The Illusion of an Approaching Win
“I almost won; I must be due for a win”
Future gambling outcomes are in no way influenced by previous outcomes.
Biased Memory
Punters only remember the experience of winning. However, do you realize how much you have lost?
Gambling is a way to make easy money
Gambling is just a source of entertainment. Don’t treat it as an activity in which you can win money.
The more experience the more chances of winning
Even if you have 20 years’ experience playing slot machines, you can never guess what the next outcome will be. Every gambling result is a random probability and therefore can’t be predicted according to experience.
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.
