New gambling regulations kick in

Friday, February 19, 2016

Gambling Authority admistrators at stakeholders conference held at Phakalane. PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

Regulations governing the operations of the gambling industry kick in on the 1st of April effecting new and tighter control measures for a sector that can generate huge economic spinoffs, but can also be fertile ground for crime and other social ills.

The regulations, which enable the commencement of Gambling Act of 2012 and were approved by the Minister of Trade and Industry this month, will be enforced by the country’s newest parastatal, the Gambling Authority.

Giving an overview of the new regulations at a stakeholder consultative meeting held in Gaborone this week, Gambling Authority CEO, Thuli Johnson said the new regulations will cover all land-based and virtual betting in Botswana ranging from casinos, bookmakers, bingos, lotteries and racing.

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New gambling regulations kick in

Regulations governing the operations of the gambling industry kick in on the 1st of April effecting new and tighter control measures for a sector that can generate huge economic spinoffs, but can also be fertile ground for crime and other social ills.