KRA, police get window to track betting real time
Monday December 14 2020
By JOHN MUTUA
Summary
State-backed amendments to the Gaming Bill sets the creation of a platform that will allow more government agencies to capture suspicious bets and punters in the latest drive to combat money laundering and flow of illicit money.
Gaming in Kenya mainly takes place online, allowing punters to place bets on games taking place across the globe.
The State has recently lost its bid to freeze betting accounts and seize cash that remains unused for three months in a row amid money laundering concerns.
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and other State agencies like police and National Intelligence Service (NIS) have been offered a window to track betting activities real time via a proposed law.