Gambling Authority nabs illegal betting platforms

Money maker: Bet365 pulled out of the country recently and it is not clear yet whether the company will return PIC: GETTY IMAGES
Money maker: Bet365 pulled out of the country recently and it is not clear yet whether the company will return PIC: GETTY IMAGES

The Gambling Authority has identified at least four betting platforms that were recently found to be illegally operating in the country, BusinessWeek has learnt.

Sports betting has exploded in the country of late, with many Batswana trying their fortunes on the various platforms.

However, the Authority warned the public that Bet365, Forzza, 1XBET, Betwinners “and others,” due to their failure to comply with the new gambling regulations, some of which require such firms to have two offices of operation in the country.

Editor's Comment
Kudos to Botswana Police Service, other security entities

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.”– Theodore RooseveltThrough the two-day event, over 700 athletes from 40 countries, and multitudes of spectators gathered in Gaborone to witness a world-class sporting spectacle.Beyond the medals and performances on the track, Botswana won something equally important: international respect. One of the key pillars behind the success was the sterling work done by the...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up