As Africa continues to evolve at a fast pace due to the adoption of more efficient technology, the opportunity for growth in the continent is greater than ever. One supplier that has found sustained success in the region is FSB. Here, we speak to Business Development Manager – Africa, Reece Calderbank about his company’s commitment to the region. SBC: Hi …
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The South African betting market is in good stead to become a global betting powerhouse over the next few years, but operators need to be able to diversify their products should the industry wish to grow further. That was according to Sean Coleman, CEO of the South African Bookmakers Association and MD of BetData. In an interview with SBC News, …
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BtoBet has strengthened its position in the African betting and gaming market, signing a supply agreement with Ngnatat Sarl Trading. The Aspire Global sports betting brand secured the deal with the African gaming group via the latter’s partner STM Gaming, delivering online and retail solutions to Ngnatat’s Bet237 operator. Provided services include both sportsbook and casino solutions, supporting Bet237’s commercial …
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Having streamlined its operations as a B2B business, Gamingtec is set to target emerging opportunities in a range of international markets. This is according to the firm’s Sales Manager and Commercial Director, Denis Wittebrood and Andrei Beu respectively, who spoke to SBC Media at ICE London 2022 last month. Commenting on the company’s objectives for the remainder of 2022, Wittebrood …
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Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has secured market access to the Angolan betting and gaming sector, delivering its solutions to Full Games SA in the country. A newly regulated market, GiG’s entry into Angola also marks its first expansion into an African nation, which the firm believes will provide a foothold for further growth on the continent as the regional betting …
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Sportsbook and igaming platform provider Honoré Gaming has announced a new Chief Financial Officer, appointing Audrey Bouctot to the role. In her new position as CFO, Boycott will be responsible for development and growth of Honoré’s financial department, including the streamlining process, undertaking monthly closing, monitoring costs and setting KPIs. Boycott’s 15 years of experience in corporate finance has seen …
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The Kenyan betting and gaming sector has encountered a major fiscal hurdle, as the country’s government reimposes a 20% tax on wagering stakes as well as doubling its taxation of foreign tech firms. Publishing the 2022 Finance Bill, the Treasury detailed that the 20% tax rate would be reintroduced, just under two years after it was abandoned in 2020 after …
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Online sportsbook platform and technology provider, Honoré Gaming, has strengthened its partnership with Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) which has entered the Senegal market for the first time. The operator has collaborated with Senegalese National Lottery (Lonase) to allow bettors in the country to gamble on the same horse races and with the same payouts at PMU’s customers in France – …
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888 Holdings has backed plans to launch 888AFRICA as a joint venture business, expanding the FTSE250 firm’s presence within ‘select regulated African markets.’ This morning, 888 confirmed that it had “invested in a minority stake in 888AFRICA, with the option to increase its control, and ultimately own up to 100% of the venture in the future”. The business will be …
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La Marocaine des Jeux et des Sports (MDJS) – Morocco’s state-owned lottery operator, has published an updated procurement notice for bids to participate in its tender to manage its lottery, sports betting and gaming activities. This January, MDJS alerted global lottery stakeholders that it would launch an international tender to find a new operating partner for its flagship LOTO Maroc …
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