The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya has issued a formal directive targeting Aviator and crash games—a genre that has exploded in popularity among online gamblers. The board has escalated its scrutiny of digital betting practices. This move comes in response to growing public concern over the fairness, visibility, and consumer protection associated with these fast-paced games. Operators must now provide exhaustive documentation of game mechanics, payment systems, and algorithm certification. This development reflects a broader African trend of tightening oversight in response to the influx of international betting operators. It comes as Kenya sharpens its own regulatory framework.
The BCLB now requires licensed operators to resubmit a complete list of Aviator and crash games available on their platforms. The revised framework requires evaluating each title for compliance with Kenya’s standards on fairness, consumer protection, and regulatory transparency.
These regulations target to mitigate the risks connected with high-speed betting games that operate on randomized outcomes and appeal strongly to younger and risk-prone demographics. Regulators are reminding operators that regulatory compliance is not a static requirement, but a continuous obligation as game portfolios evolve.
Operators should submit comprehensive documentation for each crash and aviator game under the new compliance directive.
This includes game mechanics: rules, betting processes, and payout protocols.
Algorithm disclosure: The RNG or random number generator must be certified by an independent third-party auditor.
Transparency of game providers: Full disclosure on software developers and hosting arrangements.
Player terms and conditions: Clearly stated user agreements with no hidden or predatory clauses.
Failure to meet these criteria could result in immediate game suspension or potential license reviews for the operator involved.
The BCLB is restricting the hosting of crash and aviator titles on dedicated, standalone applications or websites, in a bold move to prevent unregulated access by grey channels. Instead, operators should fully embed these games within their main sportsbook or casino platform.
