RDB CEO Jean-Guy K. Afrika officiated the inaugural Gambling Industry Engagement
Today, RDB CEO Jean-Guy Afrika officiated the inaugural Gambling Industry Engagement, convening licensed operators and regulators for a structured dialogue on the future of Rwanda’s gambling sector. “A sustainable gambling industry is one that balances growth with responsibility. By strengthening compliance, responsible gaming, and digitisation, we are building a sector that is trusted, well-regulated, and […]
Rwanda resumes licensing for casinos and sports betting under revised guidelines
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has resumed licensing land-based casinos and opened the door for new entrants into the sports betting industry as part of ongoing reforms in the country’s gambling sector. RDB had temporarily suspended the issuance of new gaming licenses and the renewal of expired licenses on August 9, 2024. This action was […]
RDB Begins Collecting Gambling Machines for Recycling
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), in partnership with Enviroserve Rwanda Green Park, has launched a nationwide campaign to collect and dismantle slot machines—locally known as Ibiryabarezi—so their components can be recycled into new materials. The initiative comes three years after the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) banned the operation of these gambling machines in 2022, […]