Kenya’s Gambling Regulator Plans Real-Time Access to Betting Transactions

Kenya's Gambling Regulatory Authority plans a central platform to track betting, casino and lottery transactions in real time across licensed operators...
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Kenya's gambling regulator, the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), is developing a system for real-time monitoring of betting transactions. This initiative aims to enhance oversight by directly accessing data as it occurs, moving away from reliance on operator-submitted reports.
- The new platform will provide the GRA direct visibility into transactions across licensed betting companies, casinos, and lotteries, supporting more accurate revenue assessment, dispute resolution, and enforcement.
- Key persons involved include Peter Karimi, Director-General of the GRA.
- This initiative builds on previous integrations by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for tax collection but is broader, encompassing licensing checks, consumer protection, and investigations.
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