By The Weekly Edge desk ·
NLGRB chief executive Denis Mudene Ngabirano urged telecom operators to promote responsible gambling alongside website blocking. NLGRB said he delivered the message at an engagement with telecom companies and internet service providers.
The regulator is seeking telecom participation beyond blocking illegal gaming websites.
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Uganda’s regulator wants telecom operators to monitor traffic, report suspicious activity and educate consumers beyond blocking websites.
The engagement brings licensed operators into direct discussion with their regulator on compliance.
The remarks give judicial recognition to NLGRB’s role in regulating Uganda’s gambling sector.
Licensed gaming operators discussed implementing Uganda’s 15% withholding tax with the NLGRB and URA.
Licensed operators must deduct 15% tax from payouts minus stakes, while National Lottery winnings remain exempt.
NLGRB leadership addressed Auditor General queries before the parliamentary COSASE committee.