Africa

Hollywoodbets has signed an agreement with ClearStake, a real-time customer risk profiling tool, to strengthen its source-of-funds verification capabilities. The operator, based in Durban, South Africa but active in several international markets including the UK and Ireland, will utilise ClearStake’s platform to simplify, speed up and make a frictionless fund check process. ClearStake’s solution allows players to share financial data …

Choplife Gaming has announced that it is the latest sponsor of Rwanda Premier League team, Rayon Sports FC. The gambling firm, which currently operates online sports betting franchises in five African markets, will now feature on the left sleeve of the team kit during the next season of the country’s top division. Aimee P. Cyuzuzo, Country Manager of Choplife Gaming, …

Kiron Interactive has launched and repurposed its popular ‘UK Numbers’ lotto draw TV channel specifically for African markets. The virtual sports and live games developer has rolled out an all-new, bespoke 24/7 channel for African audiences, providing a select mix of market-leading numbers products across the continent. Its flagship UK Numbers channel features a mix of formats with two distinct …

Honoré Gaming has announced the opening of its new office facility in Senegal, the capital of Dakar. The occasion was marked with a ceremony attended by Honoré Gaming employees, as well as members of the Senior Management team from National Lottery operator, Lonase, including a speech from Lonase CEO, Lat Diop. Christophe Casanova, COO at Honoré Gaming, noted: “Senegal is …

Nigerian betting firm KingMakers has signed an agreement with EveryMatrix, integrating the supplier’s casino content library via its CasinoEngine. The single integration with EveryMatrix’s igaming platform will incorporate thousands of games into the operator’s casino offering. This forms part of KingMakers’ strategy of turning its BetKing brand into a ‘multi-vertical, digital entertainment experience’. Additionally, BetKing will leverage EveryMatrix’s JackpotEngine and …

BtoBet‘s omni-channel betting partnership with SOJOGO, the global arm of Portuguese National Lottery Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa, has launched in Mozambique. The partnership focuses on a rollout of BtoBet’s Neuron 3 sportsbook and turnkey solution for SOJOGO in the east African country, supporting the operator’s online and retail activity. This includes the launch of a new online betting and …

BtoBet has signed its first African agreement since last summer, extending its existing partnership with PremierBet in a ‘multi-year’ arrangement. The Aspire Global sportsbook brand will continue to provide its platform and tools to PremierBet under the terms of the renewed partnership. BtoBet has been a partner of the online bookmaker since 2017, having supported launches for the firm across …

Regulatory headwinds – both current and forthcoming – were the biggest talking point in 888’s presentation and Q&A on 2022 and Q1 2023 trading results, after the firm declared net losses of £116m. Updating and answering queries from its LSE investors, 888 Chairman, Lord John Mendehlson, asserted that the international gambling group has ‘very clear priorities to deliver a leaner, …

Better Collective has partnered with PUNCH, a widely-read digital media publisher in Nigeria, kickstarting a new commercial and content media relationship. Commencing this week, Better Collective will operate a sports betting section on PUNCH’s digital platform, Punchng.com, described by the firm as ‘Nigeria’s number one website’, significantly expanding its reach in the country. Content will be published in English, providing …