BCLB Moves to Enforce Tighter Controls on Aviator Crash Games

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The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has issued a directive requiring all licensed gaming operators to submit their aviator and crash games for regulatory review.

BCLB has cited concerns over fairness, transparency, and consumer protection.

“This directive is in response to growing public concerns about the mechanics of aviator and crash games,”

– BCLB stated in a memo sent to the gaming firms.

Operators have been given seven days to comply by submitting a comprehensive list of these games for audit and approval and failure to do so could lead to immediate suspension of the offerings on their platforms. What are the new requirements for aviator?

The new regulations demand full disclosure of game mechanics, betting processes, and outcome algorithms. Operators must also submit independent audit certifications verifying the fairness and randomness of these games.

Additionally, gaming firms must provide details about their game providers, including certifications from recognised gaming laboratories. Notably, standalone aviator and crash game applications will no longer be permitted.

Instead, these games must be integrated into licensed sportsbook or online casino platforms. The move is aimed at eliminating unregulated gaming applications that have exploited loopholes in Kenya’s gambling industry.

Suspension of standalone aviator gaming applications BCLB’s crackdown is part of a broader effort to curb unregulated gambling and ensure that all gaming activities operate within a controlled, monitored digital environment.

“Standalone crash/aviator game applications will not be permitted. This also applies to unvetted algorithms and those operating outside their authorized gambling platforms,”

– stated the BCLB memo dated March 25, 2025.

To enhance consumer protection, the regulator is imposing stricter oversight on backend systems, payment structures, and third-party service providers. Gaming operators will now be required to disclose all pay bill numbers or accounts used for game transactions, along with clear terms of service. Non-compliance with these new rules could result in severe penalties under the Betting, Lotteries, and Gaming Act Cap. 131, including suspension or revocation of operating licenses.

Teacher loses money to aviator

Earlier on TUKO.co.ke, a deputy headteacher in Choma was arrested for gambling away KSh 130,000 meant for Social Cash Transfer beneficiaries on the online betting game aviator. Sylvester Malumani, who was entrusted with distributing the funds, admitted to using the money in an attempt to multiply it, citing personal debts as his motivation.

The mismanagement was uncovered on January 19, 2025, when District Social Welfare Officer Kazembe Zyambo reported the missing funds to the police after beneficiaries raised concerns.

Source: tuko.co.ke