Africa

888Africa has become the new official sports betting and online gaming partner of SL Benfica for Mozambique and Angola.  The operator’s branding will now be visible at all matches at the Sport Lisboa e Benfica Stadium.  Christopher Coyne, CEO of 888AFRICA, mentioned that Benfica has a substantial fan base in Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa, making it the “perfect partner” for …

Blask has expanded the coverage of its AI-engineered market intelligence solution to include the majority of Latin America and Africa. New upgrades will enable Blask’s intelligence solution to provide real-time datasets and estimates on First-Time Depositors (FTDs) and Gross Gaming Revenues (GGR) for the Latin American markets of Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Ecuador. In Africa, Blask’s intelligence now …

Dafabet has joined forces with Cricket South Africa (CSA) to be named the official team associate sponsor for the Proteas Men’s and Women’s teams. The three-year deal will see the Asian operator’s logo placed on the kit of the teams, with the branding making its debut on the Men’s jerseys during South Africa’s T20 tour of the Caribbean when they …

AS Monaco has formed a deal with Linebet in Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA (Middle East and North Africa). The operator becomes the official regional betting partner of the Ligue 1 side, with both partners now aiming to strengthen their visibility in the regions and bring their respective communities closer together.  Linebet will also reserve a dedicated betting offer for Monegasque …

Golden Matrix Group Inc (GMGI) lauds its new corporate profile, as the Nasdaq online gambling group boosts its portfolio and performance with the integration of Meridianbet assets. Q2 accounts saw GMGI achieve group consolidated revenues of $39.4 million, a 75% increase on Q2 2023 results of $22.6 million. Revenue results top GMGI market guidance, issued in Q2 following the completion …

Super Group has declared ‘exceptional trading’ to post its highest ever revenue and adjusted EBITDA results. The NYSE online gambling group filed its Q2 2024 accounts, generating all-time high revenues of €414 million, up 9% compared to the 2023 figures of €380 million. Peak revenue results were achieved despite the Betway brand’s exit from the US markets, as group accounts …

Betway has been named the title sponsor of Africa’s top-flight football league, Premier Soccer League (PSL). Following the agreement with South Africa’s leading online gambling brand, the league will be known as the Betway Premiership, with the operator stating that this deal marks the beginning of a new era for the league. Although the name change is perhaps most notable …

PIN-UP Global provider of igaming tech systems and services, has updated the list of countries where the brand and its products are banned from use. The decision is taken: “Given the political, economic and reputational risks, PIN-UP Global will focus its business activities on the most favorable regulated markets for further expansion.” PIN-UP has banned the use of, its trademark …

OpenBet’s sports data and streaming arm, IMG ARENA, has signed an exclusive data supplier and betting live streaming deal with Cricket South Africa (CSA). IMG ARENA will leverage its partnership with CricViz to collect live and in-venue detailed data for CSA’s domestic and international matches across a wide array of competitions, such as the Men’s and Women’s Test, T20I, Men’s …

As Africa’s gaming sector continues to grow, the focus on smooth and seamless settlements for the region’s gaming businesses also increases.  This is where companies like Quidax come into place. The firm explains how it uses its highly-innovative OTC Desk solution to foster long-term operational endurance.   Estimated at US$2.14bn in 2024, the African gaming market is projected to reach …