Embracing Progress: The National Central Electronic Monitoring System (NCEMS) online reporting module will ensure accurate, real-time data & enhance collaboration among stakeholders, which will create a unified platform for transparent communication.
#NCEMS
#ResponsibleGaming
Please disregard this document allegedly written by NLGRB circulating on all social media platforms. Do not be hoodwinked by unscrupulous people trying to take advantage of you.
Again, you will find all our licensed operators on our website here:👇
Our job is to protect Ugandans from illegal companies offering gaming services without a licence. Dear Ugandans, deal with such companies at your own risk. If they don't have a licence,which can be found on our website they're illegal. Spread the word!
@KakwenzaRukira
We strive to address concerns about various betting platforms, particularly issues related to payment delays and non-payments promptly. To assist you better, we request that you submit a written complaint by email, including all relevant documentation, or DM us here on X.
@BLQFootballClub
Our job is to protect Ugandans from illegal companies offering gaming services without a licence. Dear Ugandans, deal with such companies at your own risk. If they don't have a licence,which can be found on our website they're illegal. Spread the word!
You can access all LICENSED gaming operators here:
1. Please deal ONLY with companies who have an NLGRB licence displayed in their betting premises or on their betting sites.
2. We cannot help you recover your money if you bet with unlicensed companies.
👏👏Congratulations
@masuhd
on receiving your full amount of 13.5 m from
@22BET_Uganda
! We're glad to hear that your issue was resolved, and we appreciate your patience throughout the process.
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Members of the public are advised to bet only with licensed gaming operators. The full list of our licensed gaming operators can be found on our website here:
The Uganda Gaming and Lotteries Board has closed BLQ Football Company which has, in the last couple of weeks, fleeced Ugandans of hundreds of millions of shillings under the guise of operating as a betting company.
#NTVNews
More 👉
The Minister of
@mofpedU
Hon. Matia Kasaija paid a courtesy visit to the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB). He commended the Board of Directors, Management and Staff for their effort in protecting the public against gaming harms.
To all our stakeholders in the gaming industry, thank you for your support and collaboration this year! May 2023 present many more opportunities for our collective growth.
Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.
We know the Euro 2024 finals are around the corner, and the desire to win is a thrill. But do you have a game plan?
Set time and money limits.
Remember that Responsible Gaming starts with you!
#Responsiblegaming
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB)
@lgrb_uganda
together with the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Control Division -
@MinofHealthUG
have today held their first meeting geared towards establishing a partnership on preventing & treating gambling addiction.
🚨 PUBLIC NOTICE!
Note that GamePros trading as Betyaffe has informed the NLGRB of the closure of its online betting platform, Betyaffe, with effect from 30th April 2024.
All Punters are advised to withdraw their funds immediately and stop staking with the said Operator.
We join fellow Ugandans to mourn the death of the Speaker of Parliament. Uganda has lost a visionary and charismatic leader. Our deepest condolences go to his family,His Excellency
@KagutaMuseveni
,friends and the people of Acholi sub-region. May God grant him eternal rest.
Today
@lgrb_uganda
held a stakeholder engagement with
@NPA_UG
which centred around the role of NLGRB in ensuring that the gaming industry contributes to the development of the country while also addressing the negative impact of gaming on individuals, families and communities
Earlier:
@lgrb_uganda
's Public Relations Officer
@PreciousBirung1
and Responsible Gaming and CSR Officer
@Jackie_kamakune
meet with administrative staff of Masaka Regional Referral Hospital for a partnership to support problem gamblers in Masaka and surrounding areas
Earlier: We're at
@lacorr
hospital in Gulu for a consultative meeting to establish a strategic program through which individuals needing assistance with problem gambling can receive a referral to a trained treatment provider for assessment and treatment.
#ResponsibleGaming
Information is power! We are on ground conducting stakeholder engagements with different communities. Here, punters in various betting premises read the Responsible Gaming messages. We collected helpful feedback that'll improve our licensing processes.
We have fantastic new additions to our enforcement and compliance departments!
@lgrb
Head of Finance and Administration
@Winyi11
makes remarks during the onboarding and integrating new staff at the NLGRB general staff meeting earlier today.
#Compliance
#Responsiblegaming
We would like to assure the public that we'll continue to conduct these checks across the country to create a safe & fair gaming atmosphere.
We also encourage members of the public to report suspicious gaming activities to us, as this will enable us to take appropriate action.
One of the objectives of the Responsible Gaming Program is to protect Ugandans from the adverse effects of gaming. We're currently in Northern Uganda visiting schools in a bid to create much-needed awareness and engagement to end underage gaming.
#ResponsibleGaming
#KitgumHigh
There is strength in control. We want to make sure that everyone is staying safe while they gamble, and be able to reach out if they are struggling.
#BetResponsibly
"Your coming here is timely. Many students in Gulu University are engaging in this activity without having the right information. I know that your visit will benefit them more than they know."
David Okello Owinyi- Deputy Vice Chancellor, Gulu University
#ResponsibleGaming
It's a full house in Kabale District! Thank you
@UCUBishopBarham
for the large turnout.
@lgrb_uganda
team is striving to build informed attitudes to gambling by providing insights and developing awareness around problem gambling among the youth.
#ResponsibleGaming
Earlier today: In a continued bid to seal our partnership with Uganda Netball Federation,
@lgrb
's PRO
@PreciousBirung1
attended a press conference organized by UFN to highlight achievements of the
@SheCranes1
ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth games.
#Birmingham2022
@2008gomu
ATTENTION!! ATTENTION!!
@BLQFootballClub
is not registered nor licensed to carry out any betting activities and is doing so illegally.
The public is therefore advised to discontinue any further interaction with the company in regard to any gaming activities.
All gaming activities are supervised and regulated by the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board.
If you must engage in gambling, only place bets with licensed premises.
" I run a small retail shop in Kasese, I'm 43 years old but I still don't have enough money to enjoy betting.Maybe next year I may be able to afford it."
#ResponsibleGaming
A training by
@NITAUganda1
and
@ThefiaU
was conducted to inform & educate
@lgrb_uganda
staff on the E-licensing process & the central monitoring system rollout. The training covered these key points:
The E-licensing process: Provided an overview of the E-licensing process..
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2/2 This was during a stakeholder engagement with Mbarara University School of Science and Technology
@MbararaUST
to create awareness about Responsible Gaming initiatives in learning institutions to help curb problem gambling in learning institutions.
This 21 year old man reacts in shock after reading one of the posters
@lgrb_uganda
team has displayed outside different gaming premises around the country.
📌Please be reminded that the legal age of gambling in Uganda is 25 years and NOT 18+ as is often wrongfully perceived.
"Gambling has spread like wildfire in our communities so we're happy that there is a strong regulator in place to supervise the industry. Thank you
@lgrb_uganda
for these timely awareness interventions."
David Mpanga- Senior Head of Administration, Moroto Regional Hospital
EARLIER TODAY:
When gaming operators demonstrate their commitment to sport through Corporate Social Responsibility, the
@lgrb
's mandate is well implemented. Delighted to witness
@betsure
present
@ExpressFCUganda
UGX 500M of a UGX 1. 5 billion sponsorship of 3 years.
@lgrb_uganda
's ResponsibleGaming and CSR Officer
@Jackie_kamakune
addressing staff of Bwera Hospital in Kasese : "Our engagements are not exclusive to gamblers or operators of gaming premises. We want everyone on board. Thank you for your support in this initiative."
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"I love that NLGRB has come to Kabale to educate us the youths about the the gaming industry in Uganda.
Personally I didn't know that you have to be 25 years and above to bet."
Godfrey-SWASA student
@UCUBishopBarham
#ResponsibleGaming
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board wishes you happy Independence Day celebrations!
We reiterate our commitment to protecting Ugandans from the adverse effects of gaming
#UgandaAt60
#ResponsibleGaming
The excitement out in the field is palpable!
We're meeting with students and staff of Kisoro Vocational Institute and spreading the gospel of Responsible Gaming! Part of
@lgrb_uganda
's engagements with learning institutions is to nip underage gambling in the bud
@2008gomu
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital staff together with
@lgrb_uganda
's Public Relations Officer
@PreciousBirung1
and
@Jackie_kamakune
after a successful stakeholder partnership that will see more Ugandans with gambling related harms receive specialized treatment regionally.
Proudly associated with the amazing
@SheCranes1
&
@UgandaNetball
as they conclude their WestNile regional tour. Our goal is to ensure that youths are making informed decisions about their involvement in gaming. As always, our message is-
#BettingIsfor25
+
#betresponsibly
National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board(NLGRB) held a stakeholder meeting with Gaming Operators on promoting Responsible Gaming and discussed ways to revive the gaming sector in these unprecedented times of COVID-19.
#Responsiblegaming
#Moroto
🌍
@lgrb_uganda
is committed to creating awareness about Responsible Gaming in communities so as to fulfil its mandate to keep Ugandan citizens safe from the adverse effects of gambling. We're thankful for partnerships that enable us to do this.
#MorotoRegionalHospital
Mr. Charles Sekamatte(far left) is one of
@lgrb_uganda
's longest serving employees. His daughter graduated today and the entire staff is delighted! Congratulations to Phiona Mbatudde who has graduated with a Bachelor's degree in industrial and organisational psychology.
Earlier today: Members of
@lgrb_uganda
led by the
@denismudene
and the Head Finance & Administration
@Winyi11
interfaced with Parliamentary committee on Human Rights and
@UHRC_UGANDA
to highlight the Board's plan on mitigating underage gaming in Uganda.
Earlier today: Members of
@lgrb_uganda
led by CEO
@denismudene
held the first of many stakeholder engagement meetings with
@Makerere
to create gaming sector awareness and leverage technology advancements to protect Ugandan youths from the adverse effects of gambling.
Discussions centred around the risks of underage gambling, the warning signs of a gambling problem and the availability of help resources.
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#ResponsibleGaming
Earlier today,
@lgrb_uganda
's CEO
@denismudene
was speaking to
@Makerere
Student leadership about gambling addiction and spillovers of drug & substance use. In the presence of mental health experts like
@Raymondodoki
, the CEO reminded young people that gambling is not for them.
📌
Over the weekend, NLGRB conducted a joint enforcement exercise with
@URAuganda
to ensure compliance with gaming regulations & tax laws.
Non-compliant operators are being flagged, and enforcement actions have been taken against operators found to be in violation of the law.
Thank you
@URAuganda
for a job well done! Our commitment towards protecting the public against such illegalities in the gaming industry can only be achieved through such collaborative effort.
V̵A̵R̵ (NII) verdict : Own Goal
A smuggler from Rwanda attempted to bring in Gaming Machines into Uganda illegally by way of concealment using truck RAB183P/RL0718 to avoid the laid down Customs procedures and hence evade taxes. An epic failure.
A thread!
#URAEnforcementAlert
Our Responsible Gaming team together with
@MinofHealthUG
is currently conducting a Responsible Gaming engagement and training session with local area leaders in Jinja, aimed at raising awareness and promoting responsible gaming within the community.
#ResponsibleGaming
This
#WorldMentalHealthDay
, recognize that mental health is as important as physical health. Take care of yourself
#SeekHelp
if you or anyone you know is struggling with a gambling problem. This is our ☎️Toll-free helpline: 0800 1000 90
#ResponsibleGaming
Technical members of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board
@denismudene
@Winyi11
@KMabosi
@john_elesu
appear before the committee of Finance, planning and economic development at
@Parliament_Ug
to present the Board's Budget Framework Paper for FY 2022/23.
@lgrb_uganda
is currently conducting stakeholder engagements with learning institutions and regional hospitals to create partnerships that will support and promote Responsible Gaming in the gaming industry.
#ResponsibleGaming
"There's a misconception among young people that they can bet their school fees or tuition and win. They forget that gambling is a game of chance and that they are also betting illegally because they are below 25 years old."
-
@Jackie_kamakune
, CSR & Responsible Gaming Officer
Gaming is a recreational activity and NOT a source of income
Is NOT a means to solve your financial difficulties.
DON'T:
Bet more money than you can afford to lose
Borrow money or sell your property to place a bet
Call 0800100090 if you're struggling with problem gambling!
From right: Mr. Aloysious Mugasa Adyeri, Board Chairman, Mrs Rebecca Nassimbwa, Rt.Hon Margaret Zziwa alongside Head of Legal and Board Affairs, Deborah Kituyi and Ag. CEO Denis Mudene Ngabirano. The team is on a field visit in the Western Region
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The launch was attended by the Board of Directors of
@lgrb
, gaming operators,
@NITAUganda1
and
@ThefiaU
officials who also pledged their continued support to
@lgrb_uganda
Strategic Plan which is aligned with the (NDPIII) that guides national development priorities.
The good doctor
#EmmanuelTugaineyo
and his staff at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital have pledged their support to
@lgrb_uganda
in tackling gambling related harm. If you/loved ones are struggling with gambling addiction, help is available.
☎️Toll-free 0800 1000 90
"Thank you for trying to protect our children."
Mzei- Mbale City.
@lgrb_uganda
is distributing posters bearing Responsible Gaming messages to licenced gaming operators in Mbale in an ongoing countrywide stakeholder engagement exercise.
It’s important that you understand your rights and understand the laws and processes that are in place. So this week, we'll be highlighting some of the important things enshrined in our laws & regulations(THE LOTTERIES AND GAMING ACT, 2016) with our
#DidYouKnow
? series 🎲📌
Anybody can fall victim to problem gambling.
Remember, betting is for those who are 25+
Betting is NOT a source of income.
Bet ONLY with what you can afford to lose.
If you or a family member is having problems, call our toll free line 0800 100090 and get help.
Kyambogo University student goes missing after losing Shs 620,000 tuition to sports betting. Julius Osuta first went missing on April 7 after losing money to betting that his father in Zombo had just sent him
We recently hosted the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority,
@MRA
and
#MalawiMinistryOfFinance
for a benchmarking exercise aimed at sharing knowledge and best practices in the regulation of the gaming industry.
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Medical workers have the opportunity to identify gambling disorders & refer affected patients to appropriate services before they reach crisis point
@lgrb_uganda
speaking to students of Jinja School of Nursing at Jinja National Referral Hospital.
@JinjaRRH
#ResponsibleGaming
@lgrb_uganda
's Responsible Gaming and CSR Officer
@Jackie_kamakune
: "Problem gambling starts with 1000/=. Next thing you know, you're betting your child's school fees. We need to let people know that gaming is a leisure activity and NOT a source of income."
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Attention Attention!!!
The gentleman in the photos is an imposter and does not work with National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board.
We request all our stakeholders to beware of fraudsters in the Gaming sector.
Report to NLGRB on
Toll Free Number 0800100090
+256 414231628
This afternoon, officials from
@lgrb_uganda
led by the C.E.O
@denismudene
met with a delegation from
@GamblingBW
to share ideas for effective regulation of the gaming industry.
Ag. CEO of NLGRB
@denismudene
: Citizen engagement in development is weak, and the level of dependency high. Addiction to gaming activities contributes to these aspects in the community. It is for this reason that Responsible Gaming remains a primary mandate for the Board.
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board extends warm wishes to you and your loved ones. May this day bring you joy, health and prosperity!
#EidMubarak
To all the countrymen and women who have made outstanding contributions towards the development of the country, we celebrate you.
#ResponsibleGaming
#HeroesDayUG2022
To align NLGRB programmes to NDP III, interventions will be implemented through 6 programs: Digital Transformation, Private Sector Development, Community mobilization and mindset change, Public Sector Transformation and Security and Governance.
We're proud of
@lgrb_uganda
interns, Sonia Brenda Buleru for their fantastic achievement in attaining a bachelor's degree in procurement & supply chain management and Trevor Aine for his bachelor's degree in business statistics. The only way is up, congratulations!
"You students are our ambassadors in Responsible Gaming awareness because you understand technology. Read, tweet, comment share and tell others about problem gambling + underage gaming. We're counting on you."
-
@lgrb_uganda
's PRO
@PreciousBirung1
#ResponsibleGaming
Abim, Kaabong, Nakapiripirit & Napak districts receive health care services from Moroto Regional Hospital where
@lgrb_uganda
will be engaging hospital officials and staff about problem gambling interventions and our Responsible Gaming initiatives.
#ResponsibleGaming
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To provide insight to gaming premises employees on the benefits of player protection, prevention of underage gaming, promotion of Responsible Gaming and compliance to NLGRB set guidelines.