BETTING KENYA Gambling operators ignore orders to close during the election 2 years ago Iwo Bulski Post Views: 1,139 Some betting firms in Kenya have ignored a government order to cease trading between midnight on Monday 8 August and 5pm on Tuesday 9 August, so citizens can vote in the election. With the presidential election currently underway in Kenya, the country’s Betting Control and Licensing Board told gambling firms, including casinos, to close doors so that Kenyans would be encouraged to head to the polls on Tuesday. The directive, stemming from the current Government, has hit other industries across the nation too, as nightclubs, bars and restaurants were all given the same order. However, while Sportpesa, Kilibet, and Betviva all obeyed the order and closed up during the ordered hours, many did not, continuing to trade anyway. The likes of Betika, Betsafe, Odibets and Betpawa were all still operating when checked by local sources – in clear violation of the decree issued by the Betting Control and Licensing Board. The current election battle in Kenya is being fought between Raila Odinga and William Ruto, the two frontrunners, in a tightly contested race – with current president, Uhuru Kenyatta, backing Odinga. The news comes as Kenya recently flagged jackpots paid to gamers as a potential means for money laundering. The African nation has begun clamping down on the gambling industry, as it believes money laundering and terror-related activities are rife in the country. At present, Kenyan law has no requirement for sportsbooks to report suspicious activity to the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) which traces illegal money – leaving it open for criminal activities. Source: gamblinginsider.com About Post Author Iwo Bulski Issues related to the gambling business is engaged in more than 30 years. My empirical experience gives me the opportunity to present events and companies from this business with full knowledge and industry knowledge. See author's posts Iwo BulskiIssues related to the gambling business is engaged in more than 30 years. My empirical experience gives me the opportunity to present events and companies from this business with full knowledge and industry knowledge. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Tags: betting, elections, Kenya, SportPesa Continue Reading Previous Ghana: Gaming Commission Must Regulate IndustryNext Mobile Betting in Uganda – Why Is It So Popular? More Stories BETTING BURUNDI 1xBet supported women with albinism in Burundi 4 days ago Tools BETTING NIGERIA PalmPay And BetKing Promote Responsible Gaming In Nigeria 4 days ago Samuel BETTING SIERRA LEONE Sierra Leone welcomes betPawa 4 days ago Samuel BETTING GHANA The captivating world of sports betting in Africa 5 days ago Samuel BETTING IVORY COAST FL Entertainment eyes further African growth after revenue jump 6 days ago Samuel BETTING NIGERIA Should sports betting be banned or regulated? 1 week ago Szarlot BETTING SENEGAL GR8 Tech partners with Mojabet 1 week ago Samuel BETTING NIGERIA Bet9ja Breaks Silence After Nigerian Man Wins N110 Million 1 week ago Samuel BETTING GHANA New gaming firm Odibets enters Ghana’s betting market 1 week ago Szarlot EXPERTS HOT NEWS KENYA Understanding Responsible Gambling 1 week ago Samuel BETTING KENYA Kiron Interactive and Betika’s Kiron.Lite partnership 2 weeks ago Samuel ANGOLA BETTING Melbet Angola — Leader in The World of Sports Betting 2 weeks ago Samuel Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.