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Why Flexibility Matters in Emerging iGaming Markets
Betora Global is one of the new names on the market reimagining how a modern iGaming business should operate. From the outset, the company has focused on two emerging regions – Africa and Latin America – both of which are highly fragmented and cannot be approached with a one-size-fits-all strategy. The gradual regulat…
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NCGLB Raids and Confiscates Chinese Roulette Machines in Griekwastad and Barkley West
The Northern Cape Gambling Board and Liquor Board (NCGLB) recently coordinated with Crime Intelligence and South African Police Service (SAPS) units to conduct targeted raids against unlawful gambling operations in Griekwastad and Barkley West. This intelligence-driven enforcement operation focused on tuckshops offeri…
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Tackling Fraud and Risk Management in Kenyan iGaming: A Podcast with Gertrude Kirenga
The fast-paced evolution of the African iGaming landscape has shifted from traditional 90-minute sportsbooks to fast-paced crash games and instant-payout casinos. Operators now face a dual challenge of protecting their revenues and ensuring platform integrity while delivering a seamless, enjoyable user experience that…
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Smarter Retention: The Next Phase of African iGaming
In this exclusive piece for iGamingFuture, Curtis Roach, Head of Content, sits down with Danny Rippon, CEO of Axom Gaming, to discuss... Read More...
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Retención más inteligente: la siguiente fase del iGaming africano
En esta entrevista exclusiva para iGamingFuture, Curtis Roach, Head of Content, conversa con Danny Rippon, CEO de Axom Gaming, sobre cómo la... Leer más... La entrada Retención más inteligente: la siguiente fase del iGaming africano se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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GRAF 2026: Technology Is the Key to Advancing Gaming Regulation in Africa
The 17th Annual GRAF Conference kicked off in Maputo, Mozambique, under the theme, “Regulation for Transformation. Safer Gambling. Smarter Regulation. Stronger African Collaboration.” The 2026 edition of the conference has played a critical role in advancing discussions around the importance of adopting technology sol…
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Six African iGaming markets bent the same way in 2026
Six countries hit an early-2026 high in the same window, then spent the next months sliding on almost the same line. Six African markets moved together in 2026: a build through the winter, a peak in February or March, a slide that bottomed out in July. The shape held across markets with nothing else in … The post Six …
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NLC Presents Symbolic Cheque to Community-Based Initiatives Clinic in Dihatshwane
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) delegation handed over a symbolic funding cheque of R3.9 million to the Community-Based Initiatives Clinic in Dihatshwane, Mahikeng, South Africa. The ceremony marked a major milestone as NLC Board Chairperson Mr. Tembinkosi Bonakele undertook his first official stakeholder enga…
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Binance markets “beyond-standard” compliance to West Africa, months after EU lockout
The exchange’s Burkina Faso statement omits a guilty plea, a $4.3bn settlement and its July exit from the European market. Binance has issued a statement setting out its compliance, security and user-protection commitments for West Africa. The exchange said its compliance programme goes beyond what is expected of trad…
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Axom Gaming and 888AFRICA: capitalising on Africa’s greatest opportunities
We often hear of ‘the next big thing’ within iGaming. This often delivers a scramble for prime geographical position as numerous entities race for frontline positioning. In recent times, Africa has found itself at the centre of such a race. Axom Gaming is maintaining its quest for growth across the continent courtesy …
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The Hunting with Hacksaw Gaming Continues in Great Game Serengeti
Hacksaw Gaming has invited players on another hunting journey in its Great Game Serengeti, a new slot in its Great Game series. This time, players will embark on a venture to Africa where they will face the king of all animals himself. Great Game Serengeti Metrics Ready, Set, Hunt! Great Game Serengeti comes a few […]
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Moody’s Assigns DigiPlus B1 Rating as 2026 EBITDA Is Seen Falling
Moody’s Ratings has assigned DigiPlus Interactive Corp an initial B1 corporate family rating, with a stable outlook, while forecasting a 20.3% decline in the company’s EBITDA for 2026. DigiPlus, a provider of online gambling services in the Philippines that also holds licenses in South Africa and Brazil, is expected t…
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iGaming AFRIKA Confirms Attendance at GRAF 2026 in Maputo
Nairobi, Kenya – 11 September 2026 – iGaming AFRIKA has confirmed its attendance at the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF) Conference 2026, taking place from 14–17 September at the Centro de Conferências Joaquim Chissano (CICJC) in Maputo, Mozambique. The conference, held under the theme “Regulating For Transformat…
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Cheetah Wild Slot Review
Head to the African savannah with Cheetah Wild from Pragmatic Play, where stunning wildlife, clever reel modifiers, and exciting bonuses offer up to 5000x your stake. 🎰 Slot Review: Cheetah Wild by Pragmatic Play Release Date October 8, 2026 Developer Pragmatic Play Theme Savannah, Wildlife, Expedition, Sunset, Adven…
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Unified Online Self-Exclusion Standard Proposed at ARSO 2026 for iGaming Industry
As online betting accelerates rapidly across Africa, industry experts and regulators are advocating for unified global standards to curb gambling-related harm. During the 32nd General Assembly of the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) in Mombasa, Kenya, from August 24–28, 2026, a proposal to establish cle…
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AiA CEO hopes Africa Safer Gambling Week can drive lasting change
Peter Kesitilwe wants Africa Safer Gambling Week to become more than an annual campaign and to create a foundation for year-round collaboration across markets.
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Lottomatica/Cirsa tie-up shines spotlight on North Africa’s online betting licensing gap
Lottomatica’s agreement to absorb Cirsa, announced on 2 September, brings four Moroccan casinos into one of Europe’s largest listed gambling groups. Morocco accounts for about 2% of Cirsa’s revenue and about 4% of its earnings. Neither company has announced plans to seek an online betting licence in North Africa. The …
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Africa Unites for AiA’s Safer Gambling Week
Regulators and gaming industry leaders across Africa are coming together to promote responsible gambling awareness, player protection, and regulatory cooperation during Africa Safer Gambling Week. Organized by the African iGaming Alliance (AiA), this inaugural continental campaign runs from 7–11 September 2026 in coll…
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African iGaming Alliance Agrees on Framework with Nigerian Bookmakers to Shape Africa’s iGaming Future
The African iGaming Alliance (AiA) and the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers (ANB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Lagos, marking a new stage of cooperation between Nigeria’s leading bookmakers and a Pan‑African industry body. The agreement sets out a framework for collaboration on issues that affect the…
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FSGRN and Lagos State Declare Stake.com Illegal in Nigeria as Africa Launches Safer Gambling Week
Stake.com has been formally declared unlawful in Lagos and 24 other Nigerian States by the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), working alongside the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN). Regulators explained that the operator holds no licence in any of the States, has ignored repeat…
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Opportunity knocks for GiG as 888Africa acquisition expected to ‘strengthen B2B pipeline’ CFO says
GiG returns to B2C and CFO Phil Richards says 888Africa presented a "time-limited" opportunity as Evoke was restructuring earlier this year. Analysts highlight possible B2B headwinds for the group.
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SOFTSWISS to examine costs of African iGaming expansion in LinkedIn Live panel
Panel set for Sept. 24
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SOFTSWISS to Unpack True Cost of African Market Entry in LinkedIn Live Panel
Malta, 8 September 2026 – SOFTSWISS, a global strategic partner for the iGaming industry, will host a LinkedIn Live panel on 24 September at 14:00 CET titled “Not a Cheap Bet: The Economics of Launch in the African iGaming Market”. The session brings together the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator, operator Jabula Bets, co…
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SOFTSWISS revela o verdadeiro custo de entrada no mercado africano em painel no LinkedIn
A SOFTSWISS, parceira estratégica global para a indústria de iGaming, sediará um painel ao vivo no LinkedIn no dia 24 de setembro intitulado “Não é uma Aposta Barata: A Economia […] O post SOFTSWISS revela o verdadeiro custo de entrada no mercado africano em painel no LinkedIn apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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iGaming stakeholders launch Africa's first Safer Gambling Week
Went live on Monday
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SOFTSWISS analizará el costo real de entrar al mercado iGaming africano en un panel de LinkedIn Live
El encuentro virtual reunirá a representantes del regulador de Mpumalanga, Jabula Bets, Legends Gaming and Management Solutions y SOFTSWISS para abordar los costos, requisitos regulatorios y factores comerciales que deben considerar los operadores antes de expandirse en África. SOFTSWISS organizará el próximo 24 de se…
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SOFTSWISS LinkedIn Live to explore the real economics of African iGaming expansion
SOFTSWISS will host a LinkedIn Live panel on 24 September bringing together regulators, operators, consultants, and technology experts to discuss the true costs, opportunities, and challenges of launching iGaming operations across African markets. The post SOFTSWISS LinkedIn Live to explore the real economics of Afric…
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SOFTSWISS detalha o verdadeiro custo de entrada no mercado africano em painel ao vivo no LinkedIn
A sessão reunirá o Mpumalanga Economic Regulator, a operadora Jabula Bets, a consultoria Legends Gaming and Management Solutions e a SOFTSWISS para detalhar as realidades financeiras práticas da entrada no mercado em todo o continente africano The post SOFTSWISS detalha o verdadeiro custo de entrada no mercado african…
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Sun International Sees H1 Revenue Growth as SunBet Powers Ahead in South Africa
Sun International delivered a strong set of interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, with group income rising 7.4% to R6.58 billion. The performance was driven by SunBet, its online gaming arm, which surged 35.5% to R1.18 billion, well ahead of the broader South African online market growth of about 19%.…
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AiA and ANB Sign MoU to Set New Standards in Africa’s iGaming Industry
The African iGaming Alliance (AiA) and the Association of Nigerian Bookmakers (ANB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a formal framework for strengthening collaboration between Nigeria and the wider African gaming and iGaming industry. The MoU, signed on 4 September 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, highli…
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Sun International considers M&A and expansion outside of SA in SunBet growth drive
SunBet is primed for further expansion both inside and outside of its core South African market. CEO Bengtsson hints at 'inorganic' M&A opportunities to drive its next phase of growth.
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Yggdrasil Boosts South African Footprint with Sunbet Partnership
Yggdrasil has expanded its reach in the South African iGaming market, with the company signing up a content alliance with Sunbet. Sunbet Injects Yggdrasil Content on Its Platform The partnership will immediately allow Yggdrasil to access the operator’s audiences, who will be able to play some of the supplier’s best ga…
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PariPesa Partners with Olympique de Marseille in Africa
PariPesa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Olympique de Marseille, becoming the Club’s Regional Africa Partner. The collaboration brings together two brands that share a strong passion for football, ambitious goals and close ties with audiences across Africa. Through the partnership, OM will strengthen its…
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Industry stakeholders join forces for first Africa Safer Gambling Week
Africa’s gambling sector is stepping up its focus on player protection with the launch of a continent-wide safer gambling initiative.
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iGaming AFRIKA Partners with African iGaming Alliance for Africa Safer Gambling Week Webinar
iGaming AFRIKA has partnered with the African iGaming Alliance (AiA) as part of Africa Safer Gambling Week to host a live webinar on the growth of illegal and unlicensed gambling and its impact on player protection across the continent. Taking place on Friday, 11 September 2026, the session, titled “The Hidden Cost of…
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CAF Concludes Inspection for PAMOJA 2027 in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) delegation has concluded its eight-day inspection of key facilities in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania as preparations continue for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027. The inspection brought together senior officials from CAF’s Departments of Competitions, S…
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Yggdrasil brings its games catalogue to Sunbet in South Africa
The deal extends Yggdrasil’s South African operator network to more than 30 partners, with the integration again routed… The post Yggdrasil brings its games catalogue to Sunbet in South Africa appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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PayTabs to buy Amazon Payment Services MENA arm
Saudi-founded PayTabs has agreed to acquire Amazon Payment Services’ Middle East and North Africa operations in a deal valued at more than $100m. PayTabs Group has agreed to acquire Amazon Payment Services’ operations across the Middle East and North Africa in a transaction valued at more than $100m (USD), according t…
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African Poker Championship Launches in Tanzania With $500K Guaranteed
A new poker tour is coming to Africa with $500K guaranteed in Tanzania.
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SunBet outpaces South African market growth in H1, driving group income up 7%
Despite growth across various channels, Sun International is eyeing a "lower-cost, more centralised operating model", meaning a restructure is on the horizon.
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Linebet and Athletic Club Bilbao renew partnership for the new season
Linebet has renewed its agreement with Athletic Club Bilbao for the upcoming season, building on a successful first year of collaboration. The deal strengthens the operator’s connection with football fans across Africa and supports its focus on delivering engaging experiences for supporters throughout the region. The …
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Sunbet adds Yggdrasil games to its offering in South Africa
Yggdrasil taking games to the operator’s platform in South Africa, through an integration powered by Intelligent Gaming Yggdrasil Gaming has partnered with Sunbet to bring its portfolio of games to the operator’s platform in South Africa, through an integration powered by Intelligent Gaming. The agreement gives Sunbet…
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SBC and GRAF partner to elevate African gaming regulatory dialogue
SBC has entered into a strategic partnership with the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF), strengthening dialogue among African gaming regulators, industry stakeholders, and the wider international gaming community. The post SBC and GRAF partner to elevate African gaming regulatory dialogue first appeared on Asia Ga…
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SportPesa Champions Women’s Football in South Africa
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has been crowned the 2026 Varsity Football Women’s champion after a commanding 5-0 victory over UP-Tuks. SportPesa’s partnership with Varsity Football continues to provide a vital national platform for talented university athletes from across the country to showcase their skills and…
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Africa’s Offshore Gambling Problem
“Where are those players? We don’t know where they are now. We have channelled them offshore.” That’s Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe, CEO of... Read More...
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Casino Guru and City St George’s unveil self-exclusion standards project for Africa
Focus on African markets
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Springbok Casino’s Heritage Month Campaign: A Case Study in Culturally Aligned Player Engagement
Springbok Casino is leveraging South Africa’s Heritage Month (September) with a dual-pronged campaign: an editorial feature titled “Nature’s Greatest Dream Teams” and a 25 Free... Read More...
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ICONIC21 adds nearly 90 games to Alea aggregator network
ICONIC21’s fourth distribution deal of 2026 opens Alea’s operator network in Europe, Latin America, and Africa to its… The post ICONIC21 adds nearly 90 games to Alea aggregator network appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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South Africa’s Lottery Calls on Players to Check Messages as Unclaimed Winnings Hit R120 Million
South Africa’s lottery operator, Sizekhaya, has called on players to pay closer attention to their tickets and banking notifications after more than R120 million ($7.5 million) in Lotto and PowerBall prizes remained unclaimed. The company says many of these tickets were purchased through banking apps, meaning winners …
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Oddsgate expands African footprint with KwanzaBet
A move that deepens Oddsgate’s roots in one of the continent’s fastest-maturing regulatory environments. Press release.- Oddsgate announces the integration of a new operator onto its platform: Angola’s KwanzaBet. The partnership extends the company’s presence on the African continent and reinforces Oddsgate’s commitme…
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GoldenRace and Bwinners announce partnership to extend virtual gaming reach across African markets
GoldenRace, a leading provider of virtual sports and betting solutions, has partnered with leading African operator Bwinners to deliver its suite of virtual gaming content across key markets on the continent. The post GoldenRace and Bwinners announce partnership to extend virtual gaming reach across African markets fi…
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SBC, GRAF form partnership to strengthen African gaming regulatory dialogue
SBC to support GRAF conference Sept. 14-17
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South African Operators Are Bidding Up Free Spins as Switching Costs Collapse
More than sixty licensed betting brands are chasing one South African player base right now, in a market where wagering turnover passed R1.5 trillion in the last financial year. None of them can win on odds alone, since pricing sits within a rand of every competitor’s, so the free spin has become the tool of … The pos…
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GoldenRace e Bwinners firmam parceria para expandir a presença de jogos virtuais na África
A GoldenRace, líder global em esportes virtuais e soluções de apostas, firmou parceria com a principal operadora africana, Bwinners, para fornecer seu pacote de conteúdo de jogos virtuais nos principais […] O post GoldenRace e Bwinners firmam parceria para expandir a presença de jogos virtuais na África apareceu prime…
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Kenya’s NLB and Gambling Regulatory Authority: Distinct but Complementary Gaming Roles
As Kenya prepares to establish its first National Lottery, clarity surrounding the institutional roles governing the country’s gaming sector is paramount. On 20 August 2026, during her address at the announcement, of a consortium led by RSM Eastern Africa and QLOT Consulting as the official Transaction Advisor. Dr. Fa…
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SBC e GRAF formam parceria estratégica para fortalecer o diálogo regulatório
O Fórum Africano de Jogos, que acontecerá das 11h30 às 19h00 de quarta-feira, 30 de setembro, no Hotel Myriad, reunirá reguladores, operadores The post SBC e GRAF formam parceria estratégica para fortalecer o diálogo regulatório appeared first on BNLData.
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Pitso Mosimane Returns to a Rebuilt Bafana Bafana
Pitso Mosimane has been officially named the head coach of South Africa’s national footbal team, taking over the job from Hugo Broos. The 62-year-old tactician was formerly announced at the SAFA House in Johannesburg on Tuesday, September 2026. This was a much-anticipated homecoming 14 years after his turbulent first …
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Responsible Gambling in Africa: The Growing Need to Protect Players – A Podcast with Fisayo Oke
It is no secret that the African iGaming market is experiencing significant growth, especially in the sports betting industry. With an approximate value of $1.85 billion in 2024, the market is already projected to exceed $3.6 billion by 2029. This steady growth has created business opportunities as operators launch ne…
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GoldenRace and Bwinners partner to expand virtuals across Africa
The agreement leverages Bwinners’ operational presence across six target territories: Senegal, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Lesotho, Zambia, and Zimbabwe GoldenRace, global leader in Virtual Sports and betting solutions, has partnered with leading African operator Bwinners to deliver its suite of virtual gaming content a…
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