Africa

Speaking exclusively to SBC News, the CEO of Botswana’s Gambling Authority has outlined the market’s growth just as Betway rolled out its local iGaming offer. The global gambling operator was welcomed at an official event hosted by Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe, CEO of the Botswana Gambling Authority (BGA). Having obtained its sportsbook licence in February, Betway first opened a bookmaker shop …

South Africa is launching efforts to investigate the scope and compliance of gambling marketing within the country according to local media reports. According to News24, Parks Tau, Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, has commissioned his department to begin the process of appointment of a National Gambling Policy Council. Tau’s concerns were heightened after a study by South Africa’s National …

Super Group, the parent company of the Betway sportsbook and Spin online casino, reported positive trading for Q1 2025, including a continuing strong contribution from North American activities. The company has been embarking on a streamlining strategy over the past year or two, including exiting some markets across multiple continents in a bid to improve operational efficiencies and focus on …

Gambling in Botswana is gradually evolving into a highly competitive market, with the local regulator welcoming a list of new licensees. The Botswana Gambling Authority (BGA) will now have to expand the scope of its regulatory supervision across nine more bookmakers and their operations. Initially totalling 10 applications, six licence holders have already launched to market, three will launch soon, …

The Association of Gaming Operators – Kenya (AGOK) has responded to growing public concern over the social impacts of the country’s rapidly developing betting sector.   AGOK announced a set of new player protection tools this week, including time-out features, betting and deposit limits and real-time alerts. The organisation aims to promote responsible gaming in the country. The Board, which mainly …

Sun International has confirmed that Ulrik Bengtsson will become its new Chief Executive, as the South African gaming group chases regional leadership ambitions. The company cited Bengtsson’s ‘experience and proven track record’ as being a key reason behind his appointment, with the Johannesburg-based firm having undergone a ‘significant transformation’ in recent years. Bengtsson’s most recent role in the betting and …

Sunbet maintains its position as one of the leading online bookmakers in South Africa according to the group’s parent company. The latest financial results from Sun International detailed a 61% increase in revenue for the firm’s online sportsbook brand from R733m (£31.3m ) to R1.2bn (£51.2m), while adjusted EBITDA was up 64% from R221m to R361m. “SunBet continues to present …

MeridianBet has received full regulatory approval from the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), enabling it to take a step further in its African expansion plans. Tapping into Nigeria’s £1.5bn betting industry, the operator will now supply its offerings to players in the country via the company’s newly licensed local operation – Masterlive Network Limited. The move follows 20 …

Logifuture has strengthened its partnership with sportsbook Bolabet via the integration of Zoom Soccer. Zoom Soccer delivers ‘ultra-realistic’ virtual events for sportsbook users, and is powered by RNG to create a ‘fast-paced’ and ‘immersive’ betting experience that aims to mirror the excitement of real-life football games. The igaming product supplier now allows for Bolabet to offer more than 30,000 extra …

VeliTech CEO Giorgi Aleksidze sits down with SBC News to chat about all things South Africa. After identifying the market as a key growth opportunity, the provider of sports betting and online casino solutions opened an office in South Africa in January 2025 with a local team ready to support clients. SBC News: What are VeliTech plans for the South …