iGaming Companies Directory
4645 companies across live casino, slots, payments, operators, and more.
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Monarch Casino & Resort
Reno, Nevada, United States
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRI) is a publicly traded regional gaming and hospitality company that owns and operates two premier destination resorts: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, and Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk, Colorado. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Reno, the company emerged from a family-run motel business that began in the 1970s. Monarch’s business model combines casino gaming with luxury hotel accommodations, fine dining, spa services, and entertainment venues, targeting both leisure and business travelers. The company is known for a disciplined, reinvestment-driven strategy that prioritizes property upgrades and guest experience enhancements over rapid expansion. Its signature properties have consistently earned top industry ratings, including AAA Four Diamond designations and multiple “#1 in Reno” accolades from Tripadvisor and U.S. News & World Report. Monarch’s 2012 acquisition of the Riviera Black Hawk in Colorado for $76 million and subsequent $442 million redevelopment transformed the property into a 23-story, 516-room luxury resort, solidifying the company’s presence in two distinct regional markets. Recent financial performance has been strong, with record net revenues of $545.1 million in 2025 driven by market share gains and operational efficiencies. The company is controlled and led by the Farahi family, with John Farahi serving as Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Bob Farahi as Co-Chairman and President.
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Government of Lesotho
Maseru, Lesotho
The Government of Lesotho is the supreme governing authority of the Kingdom of Lesotho, a high-altitude, landlocked country completely surrounded by South Africa. Operating as a unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy, it is headed by a ceremonial monarch and a prime minister as head of government. The modern state traces its origins to King Moshoeshoe I, who united the Basotho people in the early 19th century, later becoming a British protectorate before gaining full independence on 4 October 1966. Today, the government oversees public services across ten administrative districts, including education, health, infrastructure, and trade, while pursuing digital transformation through an e-government services platform launched in 2024. With a population of approximately 2.1 million, Lesotho is a lower-middle-income economy reliant on agriculture, textiles, water exports, and remittances. The government faces challenges such as high unemployment and HIV/AIDS prevalence but continues to work with international donors to fund development programs. Its capital and seat of government is Maseru, and it maintains membership in the African Union, the Commonwealth, and the Southern African Development Community.
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SARGF - South African Responsible Gambling Foundation
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) is a non-profit public-private partnership that coordinates the country's primary problem gambling prevention and treatment efforts. Established in 2000 and incorporated in 2004, it operates the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) on behalf of the National Gambling Board and provincial authorities. The foundation offers free, confidential counselling through a 24/7 helpline and face-to-face therapy, having served over 18,500 individuals since its inception. It also runs industry training courses like Responsible Gambling 101, a Research Hub for gambling employees, and the Taking Risks Wisely schools programme to prevent underage gambling. Funding comes from a mandatory 0.1% levy on gross gambling revenue across casinos, sports betting, bingo, and limited payout machines, supplemented by public grants. In 2025, SARGF is organising the Responsible Gambling Summit, cementing its role as a leader in harm minimisation across Africa.
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North West Gambling Board
4059 Joules Street, Industrial Site, Mahikeng, 2745, South Africa
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB) is the statutory regulator of all legal gambling activities in the North West Province of South Africa, established in 2001 under the North West Gambling Act. Classified as a Schedule 3C Public Entity, the Board is responsible for licensing and overseeing casinos, betting, bingo, limited payout machines, and online platforms within the province. Its headquarters are in Mahikeng, and it operates under the governance of a Board of Directors appointed by the provincial MEC. The NWGB’s vision is to be a leading and socially conscious gambling authority while contributing to provincial economic growth. It actively combats illegal gambling through partnerships with SAPS, Home Affairs, and municipal authorities; in early 2025, a major operation in Ganyesa resulted in the seizure of 68 illegal gambling computers and five Chinese Roulette machines. The Board also promotes responsible gambling through the National Responsible Gambling Programme. Day-to-day management is led by Acting CEO Boitumelo Qalinge and an executive team.
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KwaZulu National Economic Regulatory Authority
1 George MacFarlane Lane, Wembley, Redlands Estate, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulatory Authority (KZNERA) is a provincial statutory body established in May 2024 through the merger of the KwaZulu-Natal Gaming and Betting Board and the KwaZulu-Natal Liquor Authority. It consolidates regulatory oversight of the gambling, horse-racing, and liquor industries within KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Headquartered in Pietermaritzburg with a secondary office in Durban, KZNERA operates under the KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulatory Authority Act of 2024 as a Schedule 3C public entity. Its mandate includes licensing, compliance monitoring, enforcement, consumer education, and dispute resolution, aiming to ensure fair competition, market integrity, and stakeholder protection. The authority also drives transformation and economic empowerment in the sectors it regulates. KZNERA is rolling out digital platforms such as the Gambling Licensing Online Portal and a forthcoming Liquor Licensing Online Portal to improve efficiency and transparency. It is overseen by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) and has an interim board led by Chairperson Mbali Myeni and CEO Portia Baloyi.
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National Gambling Board
1085 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
The National Gambling Board (NGB) is the statutory regulatory authority overseeing the gambling industry in South Africa. Operating under the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), the NGB derives its mandate from the National Gambling Act, 2004 (Act 7 of 2004). Its core responsibilities include ensuring compliance with gambling legislation, conducting oversight of enforcement activities by provincial gambling boards, and promoting responsible gambling. The board also undertakes research into the socio-economic impact of gambling and educates the public on related risks. Headquartered in Hatfield, Pretoria (City of Tshwane, Gauteng), the NGB positions South Africa as a pre-eminent jurisdiction with an exemplary regulated gambling environment. It recently launched a dedicated online portal that provides a consolidated, regularly updated directory of all legally licensed gambling operators, aimed at combating illegal gambling and protecting consumers. With a staff of approximately 11–50 employees, the NGB collaborates with international regulators and industry stakeholders to maintain integrity and transparency in the sector.
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Lotteries Board of Namibia
10 Robert Mugabe Avenue, Heritage Square Building No. 2, Ground Floor, Windhoek, Namibia
The Lotteries Board of Namibia (LBN) is the statutory authority established under the Lotteries Act of 2002 to regulate, license, and oversee all lottery and promotional competition activities in Namibia. It is responsible for promoting and conducting the National Lottery, administering the National Lottery Trust Fund and the Social Responsibility Fund, and ensuring compliance with the country's legal framework. After the Act was passed in 2002, a new board was inaugurated in November 2021 following an amendment in 2017, marking the beginning of LBN's active operations. Headquartered in Windhoek, the board is currently preparing to launch Namibia's first state lottery within one to two years. It also licenses and monitors private lottery operators and has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Botswana Gambling Authority to enhance regional governance. As a relatively young institution, LBN focuses on public awareness, digital service delivery, and building the operational framework for the national lottery.
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