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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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APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL LOTTERY LICENCES

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MALAWI GAMING AND LOTTERIES AUTHORITY APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL LOTTERY LICENCES The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) is inviting applications for National Lottery licences. This call for applications is in accordance with the provisions of Section 32 (1) Gaming and Lotteries Act (Act No. 34 of 2022). All procedural requirements for submitting proposals for the licences are stipulated in a ‘Request for Proposals’ (RFP) document. The RFP has been issued to provide the relevant guidance to applicants and also contains the evaluation criteria that will be applied by MAGLA to award the Licences. The deadline for the submission of the applications is the 19th of February 2024. The aforesaid RFP can be obtained from the offices of MAGLA upon a cash payment of MK 1 Million (One Million Kwacha) 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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APPLICATIONS FOR CASINO LICENCES

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MALAWI GAMING AND LOTTERIES AUTHORITY APPLICATIONS FOR CASINO LICENCES The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) is inviting applications for Casino licences. This call for applications is in accordance with the provisions of Section 19(1) Gaming and Lotteries Act (Act No. 34 of 2022). All procedural requirements for submitting proposals for the licences are stipulated in a ‘Request for Proposals’ (RFP) document. The RFP has been issued to provide the relevant guidance to applicants and also contains the evaluation criteria that will be applied by MAGLA to award the Licences. The deadline for the submission of the applications is the 19th of February 2024. The aforesaid RFP can be obtained from the offices of MAGLA upon a cash payment of MK 1 Million (One Million Kwacha) 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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PUBLIC NOTICE:NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD CONTRACT

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                    MALAWI GAMING AND LOTTERIES AUTHORITY        NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD CONTRACT                        ISSUE DATE:  01st NOVEMBER, 2023 Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority invited bids through Request for Proposal Method for the procurement ofan Electronic Monitoring System. In compliance with the Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act (2017) Section 48, Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority would like to inform the General Public and all bidders who participated in the above tender that it has finalised all tender evaluation processes and obtained the necessary approvals and therefore intends to award the contract as follows: Description Duration Successful Bidder Amount  Supply, installation and maintenance of the Electronic Monitoring System 5 Years IGLMS Limited MK1 Billion This Notification of the Intention to award (Notification) notifies you of our decision to award the above Contract. The transmission of this notification begins the standstill period. During the standstill period you may: All queries or clarifications regarding this procurement should be made in writing using the address below within 14 days from 01st November, 2023. The Chairperson  Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority P.O Box 3062 Blantyre

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INVITATION FOR WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR WRITTEN REPRESENTATIONS ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) pursuant to Section 91 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act is inviting the public to submit written representations on the proposed regulations: i. Gaming and Lotteries (Internet Gaming) Regulations, 2023 Download Fileii. Gaming and Lotteries (Gaming and Lotteries Fund) Regulations, 2023 Download Fileiii. Gaming and Lotteries (Advertising and Marketing) Regulations, 2023 Download Fileiv. Gaming and Lotteries (Gaming) Regulations, 2023 Download Filev. Gaming and Lotteries (Player Protection) Regulations,2023 Download Filevi. Gaming and Lotteries (Electronic Monitoring) Regulations, 2023 Download Filevii. Gaming and Lotteries (Lotteries) Regulations, 2023 Download Fileviii. Gaming and Lotteries (Sports Betting) Regulations, 2023 Download File NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MAGLA in accordance with Section 91 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act intends to recommend to the Minister responsible for Tourism to make the regulations listed above. Copies of the draft regulations can be accessed on MAGLA’s website www.magla.org.mw and from MAGLA’s offices off Magalasi road in Nyambadwe, Blantyre. All submissions should reach the Authority by the 21st of April 2023. The written representations should be addressed to:The Director General, Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority, P. O Box 3062,BLANTYRE, MALAWITel: + (265) 0999985333/0885568533Email: magla@magla.org.mw Dated this 11th of April 2023

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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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