Announced by the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) during a recent gambling regulations workshop, operators in the country will be hit with a $11,500 fine if a minor under the age of 18 is found to have used their platform.
On the new regulation, Rachel Mijiga, Director General of MAGLA, spoke about the need to protect Malawi’s youth from “the serious social and psychological risks that gambling poses”.
Malawi’s clampdown on underage gambling comes as global operators continue to intensify their focus on the untapped potential of the African continent.
Earlier this year, 888Bets confirmed its expansion into Malawi, marking its seventh market in the region.
Further underlining its commitment to African success, the group previously acquired the multinational African online bookmaker BetLion, which it described as ..