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Gambling Authority - Botswana The Gambling Authority is a body corporate established by the government of the republic of Botswana

๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—˜๐—š๐—œ๐—– ๐—š๐—ข๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—”๐—ก๐—–๐—˜ & ๐—ฆ๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐——๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ฃ๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง: ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—š๐—”๐— ๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—”๐—จ๐—ง๐—›๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—”๐—ง ๐—•๐—ข๐—ง๐—ฆ๐—ช๐—”๐—ก๐—” ๐—ฆ๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—•๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—˜๐—˜๐—ž ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐ŸฒThe Gambling ...
22/10/2026

๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—ง๐—˜๐—š๐—œ๐—– ๐—š๐—ข๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—”๐—ก๐—–๐—˜ & ๐—ฆ๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐——๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ฃ๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง: ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—š๐—”๐— ๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—”๐—จ๐—ง๐—›๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—”๐—ง ๐—•๐—ข๐—ง๐—ฆ๐—ช๐—”๐—ก๐—” ๐—ฆ๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—•๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—˜๐—˜๐—ž ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ

The Gambling Authority is pleased to reaffirm its commitment to sustainable national progress at Botswana Sustainability Week 2026, taking place from 21โ€“23 October at the Maun Sedie Hotel under the theme: โ€œThe Business of Sustainability: Activating Private Sector Leadership to Drive Botswanaโ€™s Next Growth Economy.โ€

Following a compelling opening day featuring key perspectives from the Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Dithapelo Keorapetse, Day 2 expanded on actionable frameworks for national growth examining project challenges, strategic benefits, resource allocation, and proposed support mechanisms across industries.

Highlighting todayโ€™s proceedings was an executive panel discussion featuring the Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship, Hon. Tiroeaone Ntsima, alongside the Honourable Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Dithapelo Keorapetse. The event was further distinguished by the presence of key national leaders and stakeholders who graced the occasion, including the Minister of Environment and Tourism, Hon. Wynter Mmolotsi, Hon. Dumelang Saleshando, and the Gambling Authorityโ€™s Chief Financial Officer, Tshepang Magang.

At the Gambling Authority, we view regulatory leadership as an essential pillar of socio-economic sustainability. Through our commitment to Motshameko O Phepa (Responsible Gambling), our frameworks extend beyond compliance safeguarding players and contributing directly to the long-term vitality of local communities.

We invite all delegates and stakeholders to visit the Gambling Authority stall to engage with our team, explore our strategic initiatives, and discuss how responsible oversight drives sustainable value creation.

We look forward to continued dialogue and strategic collaboration throughout the remainder of the week.

๐—•๐—˜๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—ก๐—— ๐—•๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ: ๐—•๐—ข๐—ง๐—ฆ๐—ช๐—”๐—ก๐—”โ€™๐—ฆ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ก๐—–๐—˜ ๐—š๐—จ๐—œ๐——๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—ก๐—”๐— ๐—œ๐—•๐—œ๐—”โ€™๐—ฆ ๐—•๐—˜๐—ง๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ๐— ๐—ฆBotswanaโ€™s gambling reforms offer practical lesson...
20/10/2026

๐—•๐—˜๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—ก๐—— ๐—•๐—ข๐—ฅ๐——๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ: ๐—•๐—ข๐—ง๐—ฆ๐—ช๐—”๐—ก๐—”โ€™๐—ฆ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ฃ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ก๐—–๐—˜ ๐—š๐—จ๐—œ๐——๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—ก๐—”๐— ๐—œ๐—•๐—œ๐—”โ€™๐—ฆ ๐—•๐—˜๐—ง๐—ง๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ๐— ๐—ฆ
Botswanaโ€™s gambling reforms offer practical lessons beyond its borders, as the Gambling Authority (GA) supports the Gambling Board of Namibia (GBN) as it moves toward a regulated, licensed betting industry.

Invited to share Botswanaโ€™s experience in licensing bookmakers, GA Chief Executive Officer Moruntshi Kemorwale and Chief Operations Officer Mopati Rammekwa joined GBNโ€™s Industry Consultation Workshop on the Licensing of Bookmakers and Totalizators at NIPAM in Windhoek.

For Namibia, which is taking steps to regularise and license betting, Botswanaโ€™s experience provides valuable guidance on strengthening oversight, protecting players and bringing illegal activity into a regulated environment.

Sharing the results, Kemorwale explained that Botswanaโ€™s betting revenue rose from BWP 240 million to BWP 1.3 billion, with projections of BWP 1.5 billion in the current financial year. Illegal gambling accounts declined from over one million before licensing to approximately 40,000, while problem gambling prevalence fell from 5% in 2020 to 3.4% in 2025.

Behind these figures lies a powerful lesson: industry growth must advance alongside player protection.

By sharing its learnings and regulatory experience, GA is helping its regional peers navigate reform, translating Botswanaโ€™s progress into practical knowledge that can strengthen safeguards elsewhere.

This engagement reflects the Authorityโ€™s commitment to collaboration with regulators and industry partners across the world, with responsible gambling at the heart of its mandate.
Motshameko o Phepa: Botswanaโ€™s experience, shared for stronger regulation and safer communities.

Yesterday, the Gambling Authority held an induction session for service providers, bringing together Boitekanelo College...
20/10/2026

Yesterday, the Gambling Authority held an induction session for service providers, bringing together Boitekanelo College staffers and social media influencers to strengthen collaboration and promote responsible gambling.

The session provided an opportunity to share knowledge, clarify the Authorityโ€™s key functions, and explore how service providers can contribute to responsible gambling education and player protection.

๐—–๐—”๐—ง๐—–๐—› ๐—จ๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ง ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—•๐—ข๐—ง๐—ฆ๐—ช๐—”๐—ก๐—” ๐—ฆ๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—•๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—˜๐—˜๐—ž ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ  | ๐— ๐—ข๐—ง๐—ฆ๐—›๐—”๐— ๐—˜๐—ž๐—ข ๐—ข ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—”For more information, visit gamblingauthority.co....
20/10/2026

๐—–๐—”๐—ง๐—–๐—› ๐—จ๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ง ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—•๐—ข๐—ง๐—ฆ๐—ช๐—”๐—ก๐—” ๐—ฆ๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—•๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—ช๐—˜๐—˜๐—ž ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ | ๐— ๐—ข๐—ง๐—ฆ๐—›๐—”๐— ๐—˜๐—ž๐—ข ๐—ข ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—”
For more information, visit gamblingauthority.co.bw or call +267 3957672.

๐—ก๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—•๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ ๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐—™๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ก๐—–๐—˜  | ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ ๐Ÿญ | ๐— ๐—ข๐—ง๐—ฆ๐—›๐—”๐— ๐—˜๐—ž๐—ข ๐—ข ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—”Day 1 concluded with excellent engagement, strategic networkin...
19/10/2026

๐—ก๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—•๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ ๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐—™๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ก๐—–๐—˜ | ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ ๐Ÿญ | ๐— ๐—ข๐—ง๐—ฆ๐—›๐—”๐— ๐—˜๐—ž๐—ข ๐—ข ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—”
Day 1 concluded with excellent engagement, strategic networking, and key collaborative discussions.

We welcome you to visit our booth at the Adansonia Hotel tomorrow to engage with our representatives, explore our offerings, and discuss collaboration opportunities.

We look forward to connecting with you.

The Gambling Authority was honoured to join the Defence Command and Staff College Cultural Day at Glen Valley BDF Camp o...
19/10/2026

The Gambling Authority was honoured to join the Defence Command and Staff College Cultural Day at Glen Valley BDF Camp on 17th of October 2026.

Beyond honouring the rich culture, diversity and unity, the occasion served as a vital platform for the Authority to cultivate meaningful conversations and advocate for Responsible Gambling habits.

๐—–๐—”๐—ง๐—–๐—› ๐—จ๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ง ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—•๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ ๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐—™๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ก๐—–๐—˜  | ๐— ๐—ข๐—ง๐—ฆ๐—›๐—”๐— ๐—˜๐—ž๐—ข ๐—ข ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—”For more information, visit gamblingauthority.co.bw or...
17/10/2026

๐—–๐—”๐—ง๐—–๐—› ๐—จ๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ง ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—•๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ ๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐—™๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ก๐—–๐—˜ | ๐— ๐—ข๐—ง๐—ฆ๐—›๐—”๐— ๐—˜๐—ž๐—ข ๐—ข ๐—ฃ๐—›๐—˜๐—ฃ๐—”
For more information, visit gamblingauthority.co.bw or call +267 3957672.

๐—–๐—›๐—”๐— ๐—ฃ๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ช๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ & ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ฌ!The Gambling Authority was proud to join the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) Fr...
17/10/2026

๐—–๐—›๐—”๐— ๐—ฃ๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—ช๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ & ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—•๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ฌ!
The Gambling Authority was proud to join the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) Francistown Wellness Day! Physical and mental well-being are key to a balanced life, and maintaining healthy gambling habits is just as important.

As part of the day's activities, our team was on the ground spreading awareness about Responsible Gambling. Entertainment should bring joy, not financial or emotional strain.

Here are a few quick tips we shared that everyone should keep in mind:

1. Set a Budget: Decide how much you are willing to spend before you start, and stick to itโ€”never gamble with money meant for essentials.

2. Set Time Limits: Track your time and take regular breaks to keep your mind clear.

3. Don't Chase Losses: Treat gambling purely as paid entertainment. If you lose, don't try to win it back by spending more.

4. Balance Your Life: Gambling should never replace family time, work, or other recreational activities.

5. Play Clear-Minded: Avoid gambling when you are stressed, upset, or under the influence.

Thank you, BPC Francistown, for having us! Together, let's keep our communities informed, healthy, and safe.

๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—œ๐—ฆ ๐—จ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ค๐—จ๐—˜, ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฌ ๐— ๐—”๐—ง๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ.This morning, the Gambling Authority came together to raise awareness about...
16/10/2026

๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—œ๐—ฆ ๐—จ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ค๐—จ๐—˜, ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฌ ๐—๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฌ ๐— ๐—”๐—ง๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ.
This morning, the Gambling Authority came together to raise awareness about breast cancer under the theme โ€œEvery Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters.โ€ The initiative invited Journey of Hope Botswana for an engagement which highlighted the importance of awareness, early detection, and standing in solidarity with those affected by breast cancer.

There is hope after a cancer diagnosis!

The Gambling Authority co-hosted the official launch of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South East Region...
16/10/2026

The Gambling Authority co-hosted the official launch of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South East Region of the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education. Through this partnership, the Authority will support the Regionโ€™s Staff Excellence Awards for a period of two years, recognising the important role educators play in learner development and welfare.

The engagement session brought together representatives from the Ministry and Guidance and Counselling teachers from schools across the South East Region.

Speaking at the event, Acting Director of Responsible Gambling and Corporate Affairs, Ms Linnet Mafukidze, highlighted the commitment shared by both institutions to protecting children from gambling-related harm. She also expressed appreciation to the Ministry for granting the Authority access to 77 schools to conduct responsible gambling education for teachers and learners.

Mr Kwante Kwante, Acting Director, South East Region, further emphasised the importance of supporting initiatives that motivate and recognise educators, noting their contribution to learner welfare and development.

Meanwhile, Mr Lesoto Sebogodi, Performance Improvement Coordinator, highlighted the vital role of Guidance and Counselling practitioners in schools in addressing underage gambling and raising awareness about the dangers of illegal gambling.

Through this partnership, the Gambling Authority and the Ministry reaffirm their commitment to promoting responsible gambling awareness, protecting children, and creating safer learning environments across the South East Region.

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