Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has issued a new directive concerning aviator and crash games.
As reported by iGaming Afrika, operators will need to resubmit a list of the crash and aviator games offered on their platforms for review by the regulator.
The framework seeks to ensure crash and aviator titles comply with its standards for “fairness, regulator transparency and consumer protection”.
Public outcry
According to the BCLB, its renewed focus follows a “public outcry” over aviator and crash games.
Operators will be required to submit details of the game mechanics, including rules, betting processes and payment procedures, as well as fully disclosed algorithms certified by an independent auditor.
Additionally, they must also provide information surrounding game providers, player-facing terms and conditions and confirm that the titles are fully integrated into the main section of their sportsbook or online casino platform rather than hosted on a crash/aviator-specific application or website, a practice not permitted by the Kenyan regulator.
Africa intensifies regulatory efforts
Regulators in Africa have continued to increase their focus on regulation in response to the attention the region is garnering from international operators.
Last month, The Gaming Authority in Ghana emphasised its intention to tighten its regulation, especially around the location of gambling venues.
At a recent meeting, Commissioner Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo spoke about the authority’s aims to tackle the level of gambling venues in areas that could see an increased impact on the most vulnerable corners of society.
Similarly, the Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) confirmed that operators found to have been facilitating underage gambling will have to pay an $11,500 fine.