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SKS365 takes ‘urgent’ environmental action with PlanetGreen365 program

SBC News SKS365 takes ‘urgent’ environmental action with PlanetGreen365 program

SKS365 has announced that a corporate forest of 1,000 trees has been planted as part of the PlanetGreen365 corporate sustainability program.  This is the first initiative that the Italian market operator has completed in its plan to promote environmental sustainability and support rural communities in different parts of the world. The trees were planted across Latin America, Africa and Asia. …

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Betway expands reach to four African territories via Gaming Corps

SBC News Betway expands reach to four African territories via Gaming Corps

Gaming Corps has announced a new partnership with Betway covering four African territories. The deal will now allow Betway customers in Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania and Zambia to access Gaming Corps’ full games suite. Hailee Cook, Product Manager at Betway Group, highlighted: “We are always looking for ways to grow and improve our online casino offering, and adding Gaming Corps’ high-quality …

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1/ST CONTENT ‘locks up more cornerstone tracks’ in Moroccan racing deal

SBC News 1/ST CONTENT ‘locks up more cornerstone tracks’ in Moroccan racing deal

Racing company 1/ST CONTENT has made the decision to begin a new venture into Moroccan racing. Broadening its global footprint outside of the Americas, the company won the international distribution rights for this Saturday’s Morocco International Meeting (MIM) at the Hippodrome de Casablanca, courtesy of Société Royale d’Encouragement du Cheval (SOREC). The firm will now continue to widen its influence …

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BetGames provides trio of games in expanded Betway Africa partnership

SBC News BetGames provides trio of games in expanded Betway Africa partnership

BetGames has agreed a deal with Betway to provide a trio of games branded for its African operation, strengthening the partnership between the two. Players in the continent will soon be able to gain access to Roulette, Penalties, as well as a Crash Game. James Everett, BetGames’ VP of Sales Africa, commented: “We’ve enjoyed a fantastic relationship with Betway in …

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LiveScore takes full ownership of key tech partner Wonderlabz

SBC News LiveScore takes full ownership of key tech partner Wonderlabz

LiveScore Group has acquired Cape Town software development partner Wonderlabz to bolster scale efficiencies of its betting and media units following a period of unprecedented growth. This morning, LiveScore announced that it had taken full control of Wonderlabz, increasing its previous 25% investment in the software studio to complete 100% ownership. Of strategic importance, the acquisition enables LiveScore to enhance …

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Shape Games kickstarts South Africa strategy with SunBet

South Africa Twain Sports

Shape Games will provide its front-end services to SunBet under the terms of a deal enabled by its parent company’s Kambi’s partnership with the operator. South African firm SunBet, which is owned by the Sun International group, is aiming to enhance the customer experience by integrating Shape Games’ native frontend solution. The Copenhagen-based developer is rolling out its services across …

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Optimove expands in ‘flourishing’ South African market with Amelco

SBC News Optimove expands in ‘flourishing’ South African market with Amelco

Optimove is poised for South African growth through a new partnership with trading solutions provider Amelco. As the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Marketing platform expands its reach into the developing igaming market in the continent, operators in the region will gain capabilities including advanced generative AI, digital experience personalisation and native marketing channels. Its integrated Customer Data Platform, AI orchestration …

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Andrew Rhodes: Bold ideas needed to combat ‘shared threat’ of illegal gambling  

Andrew Rhodes, UKGC

 Andrew Rhodes, Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), has stated that combating illegal gambling should be an arena of collaboration and forming best practices for all regulatory counterparts. The statement was made by Rhodes as the keynote speaker of this year’s International Association of Gambling Regulators (IAGR) Conference (16 October, Gaborone, Botswana).  Opening his address, Rhodes cited: “The …

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South Africa’s 4Racing TV boosts North American content

SBC News South Africa’s 4Racing TV boosts North American content

A partnership has been agreed between 4Racing TV and 1/ST CONTENT, focused around delivery of the latter’s North American racing content to the South African platform. The agreement covers delivery of live pictures, data and multidimensional betting services from 70 North American tracks, and accounts for both commingling and fixed-odds betting. For its part, 4Racing TV will focus on ‘exploitation …

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Nigerian national regulator clarifies Lagos state situation

Nigerian national regulator clarifies Lagos state situation

Nigeria’s National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) has sought to address ‘confusion’ in the country’s betting market caused by an apparent statement from the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA). The LSLGA update, published last week, contained a list of 43 operators which the state regulator alleges have been taking bets in Lagos State without a licence. The authority encouraged …

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