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LICENSED GAMING AND LOTTERY OPERATORS IN MALAWI

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MALAWI GAMING AND LOTTERIES AUTHORITYFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LICENSED GAMING AND LOTTERY OPERATORS IN MALAWI The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) is a parastatal body established under section 3 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act (No.32 Of 2022) to regulate the gaming and lotteries industry in Malawi.MAGLA has observed with concern that some Gaming operators are conducting business in Malawi without obtaining the required licence from MAGLA.In this regard, MAGLA informs the general public, stakeholders and players that the following operators are currently licensed: SPORTS BETTING OPERATORS CASINO OPERATORS WIDE AREA PROGRESSIVE GAMING OPERATORS NATIONAL LOTTERY OPERATORS UNSPECIFIED LOTTERY OPERATORS MAGLA strongly advises the public to desist from participating in unlicensed gaming and betting operations and to only engage with licensed operators. Unlicensed operators pose serious risks to players, including: Participation in unlicensed gaming and lottery activities is strictly at players’ own risk. Furthermore, MAGLA sternly warns all unlicensed operators that conducting gaming and lottery activities without a licence is illegal. Anyone found in breach of the law will face severe legal consequences in accordance with the Gaming and Lotteries Act.MAGLA remains committed to protecting the interest of Malawians and ensuring that all gaming and lottery activities are conducted in a fair, transparent and regulated environment.To ensure safety and compliance, players are encouraged to verify the licensing status of any operator through the following channels:Website: www.magla.org.mw Phone: +265 999 985 333 Toll-free line: 4252Email: magla@magla.org.mw +265 885 568 533

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OPENING OF A SERVICE CENTER IN LILONGWE

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The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority(MAGLA) is pleased to inform its valued stakeholders and clients about the opening of a service center in Lilongwe.The center will help expand MAGLA’s operations and enhance quality service delivery. The new service center is located in Area 4, LaPIAZZA MALL, room number 1, opposite Game Complex and is expected to be fully operational, effective 1st October2024. The Authority is confident that the addition of this service center will be of great benefit to its stakeholders. For more information, contact the following numbers: 0885568533/999985333 or email: magla@magla.org.mw

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INTRODUCTION OF A TOLL-FREE LINE

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The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) is mandated under the Gaming and Lotteries Act (2022) to regulate Gaming and Lotteries in Malawi. MAGLA is therefore obliged to institute responsible gambling initiatives to fulfill its legislative mandate. One of the initiatives is the introduction of a toll-free line. The toll-free line shall be used for the following: i. Provision of information on counseling for problem gamblingii. Lodging of complaints on gaming and lottery operationsiii. Clarification of lottery and gaming issuesiv. Initiation of self-exclusion from gaming activitiesv. Reporting illegal gaming activities For the meantime, the toll-free line can be accessed on 4252 using both TNM and Airtel Networks. This service is available from Monday to Friday from 7: 30 AM to 4: 30 PM. Thank you MANAGEMENT

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR GAMING & LOTTERY LICENCES

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MALAWI GAMING AND LOTTERIES AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR GAMING AND LOTTERY LICENCES The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) is inviting proposals for the following Gaming and Lottery Licences: This call for proposals is in accordance with the provisions of the Gaming and Lotteries Act (Act No. 34 of 2022). All procedural requirements for submitting proposals for the licences are stipulated in their respective ‘Request for Proposal’ (RFP) documents. The RFPs have been issued to provide the relevant guidance to applicants and also contain the evaluation criteria that will be applied by MAGLA to award the Licences. The deadline for the submission of all applications is the 15th of June 2023. The aforesaid RFPs can be obtained from the offices of MAGLA upon a cash payment of MK 200,000 (Two hundred Thousand Kwacha) for each licence or upon a bank transfer into MAGLA’s account with the following details: Banker’s name    :         National Bank of Malawi Branch                   :         Victoria Avenue Account Name     :         Malawi Gaming Board Account Number :           3020983/816051 Swift Code   :         NBMAMWMW002 For further details, please contact MAGLA using the contact details provided below: The Director General Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority P. O Box 3062 BLANTYRE, MALAWI Tel:     + (265) 0999985333/0885568533 Email: magla@magla.org.mw

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