Overview
The Gambling Authority (the authority) is an autonomous body corporate that was established in terms of the Gambling Act, 2012. The authority is charged with the mandate to regulate and control development of gaming establishments in Botswana, define areas in which gambling
- to regulate and control the development of gambling establishments in Botswana
- define the areas in which gambling establishments may be established and operated
- to receive and consider applications for licences, to verify information contained in or submitted with the application, and to issue, refuse, suspend, or revoke licences
- to receive, consider and decide on applications for the transfer of licences
- to ensure that such sums of money as may be due by licensees are duly paid and accounted for
- to ensure that licensees maintain the gambling establishments in respect of which they are licensed, to the standards set out in this Act
OUR STRATEGIC INTENT
We will contribute to the transformation agenda and economic development of Botswana by diversifying the gaming industry through the development and implementation of a responsive licensing regime and promotion of responsible gaming by the year 2028
OUR VISION
The Authority’s vision is one squarely focused on the Transformation of Botswana’s economy through safe gaming
OUR MISSION
The Authority’s mission is an extension of its mandate and aims to effectively regulate and promote responsible gaming, and contribute to the socio-economic development of Botswana
OUR VALUES
PROFESSIONALISM
We will leave a positive impression on our tracks when ever we deal with or on behalf of our stakeholders
INTEGRITY
We will be honest and show a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values
COMMITMENT
We pledge to dedicate all our capitals to the realization of our vision and mission
TRANSPARENCY
We will conduct our business in such a way that it is easy for others to see what actions are performed. Transparency to us implies openness, communication and accountability
In February 2015, the Gambling Authority developed a 5 year strategic plan that sought to guide the establishment of the new entity. The Strategic plan prepared the Authority for the effective development and implementation of regularity mechanism that guides compliance within the gambling industry and contribution to the national economy
This Strategic Plan has been reviewed annually by the board and in 2019 the Authority deemed it necessary to review the current strategy, test, and adapt it, since most of the foundational elements were in place and some of the strategic elements had become operational. In addition the new transformation agenda that seeks to move the country from an upper middle income to a high income country and the national drive towards the 4th industrial revolution Revolution, compelled parastatals such as Gambling Authority to align their strategic thinking with vision 2036 and the new transformation agenda