Working together to build a safe, responsible and sustainable gaming & lotteries industry that benefits every African community.
Africa’s lotteries and gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors on the continent. Yet its full potential cannot be realised if regulators, operators and governments work in isolation or engage only when disputes arise.
ALGA was established because Africa requires a permanent continental institution dedicated to bringing every stakeholder to the same table. Our purpose is not to replace national regulators, interfere with government policy or represent the interests of one sector over another. Rather, our purpose is to strengthen the entire ecosystem by creating opportunities for dialogue, collaboration and shared progress.
"The future of Africa's lotteries and gaming industry will not be determined by the success of any single country or institution. It will be defined by our willingness to work together, share knowledge, harmonise best practice and pursue a common vision rooted in integrity, transparency and sustainable development."
ALGA exists as the independent ombudsman for Africa's entire lotteries and gaming ecosystem — a neutral, authoritative institution that ensures fairness, accountability and transparency across borders, between regulators and operators, and for the communities gaming serves.
Providing impartial mediation between regulators, operators and government bodies to resolve cross-border and industry-wide disputes without costly litigation.
Championing responsible gaming standards, player protection frameworks and harm-minimisation strategies that safeguard vulnerable communities across the continent.
Building bridges between Africa’s diverse regulatory frameworks to establish shared standards, interoperability protocols and best-practice benchmarks continent-wide.
Across six regions, ALGA connects Africa's regulatory bodies to build a unified, trusted gaming landscape.
North Africa has a unique regulatory environment. Gaming is generally more restricted, with regulation centred on tourism, state lotteries or tightly controlled licensing.
Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Sudan
East Africa has experienced rapid growth in sports betting, mobile gaming and digital lotteries, making it one of Africa's fastest-growing gaming markets.
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Seychelles, Comoros, Mauritius
West Africa has some of the continent's largest lottery markets and several sophisticated gaming regulators.
Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Benin, Mali, Niger, Cape Verde
Central Africa is an emerging gaming region where regulation is expanding alongside investment and digital infrastructure development.
DRC, Congo, Cameroon, Gabon, Chad, CAR, Equatorial Guinea, São Tomé & Príncipe
Southern Africa has one of the most mature regulated gaming markets on the continent, with established casino industries, sports betting, state lotteries and comprehensive licensing regimes.
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Zambia, Angola, Malawi
The strongest industries in the world are those where regulators and industry recognise that, despite having different responsibilities, they ultimately share the same objective.
National Lotteries Commissions, Gaming Boards, Regulatory Authorities
"Our diversity is one of Africa's greatest strengths. While our regulatory systems may differ, our shared ambition remains the same — to build a lotteries and gaming industry that is respected across the world for its integrity, professionalism and positive social impact."
— Sebina Hlaposa, Board Chairperson
Where Africa's gaming industry leaders converge to shape the future through dialogue, vision and decisive action.
