Registration and Use Instructions for Digital, Virtual, Game-based, and SMS Contests, Challenges, and Trivia Events within Botswana

In a bid to regulate gaming activities conducted electronically and via SMS platforms, the Botswana Gambling Authority has unveiled new guidelines for the application and registration of digital, virtual, interactive, and Short Message Service (SMS) competitions, games, and quizzes.

The guidelines, which aim to promote fairness and transparency in these gaming activities, outline specific requirements for applicants. Entities intending to conduct such games must apply for registration with the Gambling Authority. The application process requires submission of a completed form, terms and conditions, a proposal of how the competition will be conducted, and other supporting documents.

Applicants must provide details of prizes to be won, targeted participants, and system capability for determining winners. The application fee for digital, virtual, interactive, or SMS games is set at P1,000. Once approved, entities must ensure compliance with all laws of Botswana and submit proof that all proposed prizes have been purchased or are readily available.

A service fee of 10% of gross gaming revenue is payable to the Gambling Authority. Participants or members of the public will be required to pay money or other valuable consideration in these games.

The Botswana Gambling Authority has a zero-tolerance policy for corruption and encourages reporting of any suspected corruption to its toll-free line. The contact information includes a toll-free number for Orange, Mascom, and BTC, an email address ([email protected]), a website, and a telephone number.

For more information on the guidelines and application process, contact the Botswana Gambling Authority through these channels. The Authority also has a Telegram community that users can join for updates and discussions.

However, it should be noted that since the 2025 regulation changes, the responsible entity for the registration and monitoring of these competitions, games, and quizzes in Botswana is not specified in the provided search results. The guidelines do not appear to be related to excessive or problem gambling in Botswana, the top 50 most influential men in gaming, Africa, appointments to the Board of Trustees of the International Association of Gaming Regulators, new licenses for the local industry, or the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board in Uganda.

The games can be conducted via digital, virtual, interactive, and short message services, offering a chance to win a prize. The Botswana Gambling Authority's introduction of these guidelines is a significant step towards ensuring the fairness and transparency of electronic gaming activities in the country.

Registration and Use Instructions for Digital, Virtual, Game-based, and SMS Contests, Challenges, and Trivia Events within Botswana