Blocking the foreign-based online firms forces punters to use local, licensed operators that are obligated to remit levies.
By
John Mutua
Business Reporter
Nation Media Group
Abroad-based online betting firms without operations in Kenya face fines of up to Sh50 million if they fail to block residents of the East African nation from gambling on their sites in new rules aimed at plugging potential revenue leaks.
Nigeria leads in online gambling regulation as illegal market hits $17.8bn
Nigeria leads Africa in online gambling regulation as illegal market hits $17.8bn
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