Why are Casinos becoming popular in Malawi?
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There are over 6.1 million mobile subscriptions in southeast Africa. 1.67 million of them are connected to the internet. Online casinos are one of the major reasons why tourism is increasing in the land.
The opening of a casino in Malawi in 2016 has changed the attitude of Malawians towards gambling and casinos. The government wants to increase the tax revenue from gambling. Elsi Tembo, director of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism, believes that responsible gambling offers a new vulture paradigm for the locals.
The government is trying to expand the tourist industry to fight falling real incomes and high inflation rates. If gambling is the surviving chance, they can amend it to the core benefit.
The Gaming Act was introduced in 1996 to control the gaming industry of Malawi. The law also allows for the issuing of licenses to legalize the premises. Casinos in Malawia are popular because of the strict rules and regulations. They are also popular due to the increase in tourism traffic. The gaming board is driven to promote tourism.
