Gambling Companies Sue to Block New Licensing Fee Hikes
The firms have raised concerns over tougher rules introduced by new Gambling Control Regulations, 2026, which took effect on June 30...
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Gambling firms in Kenya have taken legal action, challenging new regulations that drastically increase licensing fees and compliance costs for the industry.
- Licence fees for online bookmakers have surged from Ksh200,000 to Ksh50 million, with casino licence fees rising from Ksh7 million to Ksh120 million.
- The petitioners include various gambling companies, challenging the Gambling Control Regulations, 2026.
- The High Court has previously suspended the regulations, but the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) is seeking to lift the order, arguing it disrupts operations.
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