
Latest Casino, Poker, and Betting News from Kenya
Stay updated on Kenya's casino, poker, and sports betting scene. Get the latest on new licences, operator news, and regulatory changes in the Kenyan market.
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AI-GENERATEDNew Global Self-Exclusion Standards: Casino Guru and Academia Partner Up
Casino Guru and City St George’s University are developing unified guidelines for player self-exclusion, based on 119 industry contributions.
AI-GENERATEDAfrican Gambling Boom: A Call for Real Player Protection
As African betting markets expand rapidly, the WHO warns of gambling disorders affecting 1.2% of adults. Experts now demand stricter controls.
AI-GENERATEDSpribe Secures Aviator IP Protection in Kenya to Combat Imitations
Game developer Spribe has bolstered its intellectual property rights in Kenya for the Aviator crash game logo, effective retroactively from October 11, 2024.
AI-GENERATEDKenya Appoints Consultants for Historic National Lottery Launch
The Kenyan government has selected a consortium led by RSM Eastern Africa to prepare the launch of its first National Lottery under the 2023 National Lottery Act.
AI-GENERATEDAfrica's iGaming Shift: Nairobi Pushes for Stricter Regulation
Peter Maina Karimi of Kenya's GRA met with the African iGaming Alliance to tackle the illicit market and consumer protection in the region.
AI-GENERATEDAfrica's Betting Market at a Crossroads: Are Strict Deposit Limits Coming?
African regulators are exploring the introduction of deposit controls following the German model. Participation rates in South Africa have reached a staggering 83 percent.
AI-GENERATEDEsports Betting Surge: Africa Emerges as the Next Major Growth Frontier
Suppliers are targeting the African continent for the next esports wave, with global market projections reaching $59.42 billion by 2035.
AI-GENERATEDKenya Parliament Moves to Toughen Match-Fixing Betting Penalties
Kenya’s National Assembly proposes doubling fines to 1 million KSh for sports manipulation to combat organized crime in football.
AI-GENERATEDCreedRoomz Debuts Industry-First Swahili Live Casino Title for Africa
CreedRoomz targets the African gaming sector with a native Kiswahili live dealer game featuring high-stakes 700x multipliers.
AI-GENERATEDOdiBets Expands with QTech Aggregation in Kenya and Tanzania
Operator OdiBets has launched QTech’s platform to deliver specialized casino content and sportsbooks from BETBY and Song88 across East African markets.
AI-GENERATEDEast Africa's iGaming Boom: Why the Kiosk is More Important Than the App
Despite the digital shift, physical retail remains the backbone of the African market. In Kenya alone, the number of mobile money agents rose to 602,470 by June 2026.
AI-GENERATEDKenya: High Court Suspends New Gambling Licensing Framework Over Lack of Participation
Kenya's gambling sector faces uncertainty after the High Court halted new licensing rules. Concerns about capital requirements potentially threatening thousands of jobs are central to the case.
AI-GENERATEDKenya's Gambling Regime Overhauled: New Era for Operators and Taxes
Kenya's Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has announced sweeping new rules for gambling operators. These affect licenses and online offerings. The industry generates about 108.5 million US dollars annually in government revenue.
AI-GENERATEDKenya at Crossroads: New Licensing Deadline and Leadership Chaos at GRA
Kenya faces major changes in online gambling. A new licensing deadline by June 30th pressures operators, while the gambling authority itself struggles with internal issues. We take a closer look.

