On election day, gamblers will be unable to access betting and gaming activities.
This is in response to a government directive that prohibits all gaming operations from Monday at midnight (August 8) to Tuesday at 5 p.m. (August 9).
“The board wishes to clarify that gaming operations shall remain suspended..be guided accordingly,” Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) Chief Executive Officer Peter Mbugi says in a directive, copied to county gaming officers.
SportPesa, Betika, Odibets, Dafabet, Bangbet, Kilibet, Kwik Bet, Sportika, Betviva, Scorepesa, A Kick-off Sports Bar, and Betafriq are among the companies expected to temporarily halt operations.
As the government moves to manage night activities ahead of the election day, gaming activities, including casinos, will also be unavailable.
This is similar to the closure of bars, nightclubs, and restaurants on election night.
Punters who spoke to the Star, on the other hand, claimed that online betting had no effect on election day.
The gaming industry, particularly betting, is a top sin tax target for the government, which has also imposed strict regulations on gambling in the country.
