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Lidoya chooses Sporty-Tech as technology provider

SBC News Lidoya chooses Sporty-Tech as technology provider

Lidoya, a horse race pool betting operator in Guinea-Conakry, have chosen Sporty-Tech as the technology provider to upgrade its betting solution. The agreement enables the Guinean community to bet on French horse races through various channels. The Sporty-Tech solution has been deployed on the Lidoya network consisting of 20 betting shops and 700 kiosks. There is an SMS/GPRS gateway which …

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mybet.com nets Ghana Sekondi Hasaacas FC sponsorship

SBC News mybet.com nets Ghana Sekondi Hasaacas FC sponsorship

European sports betting operator mybet.com has expanded its profile and coverage in West Africa by agreeing sponsorship terms with Ghana Premier League football club Sekondi Hasaacas FC. Hosting a press conference this Saturday, Sekondi Hasaacas governance unveiled mybet.com as its new season sponsor. The financial terms of the sponsorship were not disclosed, however mybet.com marketing revealed that it had been …

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Econet deal will bring free Premier League coverage to 50 African countries

SBC News Econet deal will bring free Premier League coverage to 50 African countries

The Premier League has announced an agreement with Econet Media which’ll see games from the league broadcast free to a number of countries in sub-saharan Africa.  The deal will last for at least three seasons from 2016-17 and matches will be shown to 50 African countries through Econet’s new platform Kwesé Sports. This is in addition to weekly preview and …

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Sportradar agrees deal with the South Africa Rugby Union

SBC News Sportradar agrees deal with the South Africa Rugby Union

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has teamed up with Sportradar to release the full potential of its data and to protect the teams involved from the threat of matchfixing.  The agreement’s data component positions Sportradar as a non-exclusive collector, processor and distributor of data from almost 300 matches played in South Africa. This figure includes the ABSA Currie Cup Qualification matches, as well …

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SportPesa announces sponsorship of AFC Leopards

SBC News SportPesa announces sponsorship of AFC Leopards

In a conference held yesterday sports betting operator SportPesa was announced as the official shirt sponsor of Kenyan club AFC Leopards in a five year deal.  The ceremony was attended by SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri, Football Kenya Federation President Nick Mwendwa, Leopards Co-Chairman Dan Mule and a host of former players amongst others including Kenyan footballing legend Joe Kadenge. The Nairobi side …

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SportPesa enters into partnership deal with Arsenal FC

SBC News SportPesa enters into partnership deal with Arsenal FC

Betting firm SportPesa have rolled out a 2022 Qatar World Cup project after entering into a three and half year partnership with English Premier League giants Arsenal FC. The deal that was signed at Emirates Stadium in London, will focus on grassroots football including player and coach development, with Arsenal providing coaches to conduct five-day training camps in Kenya twice a …

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Colossus Bets products launched in Nigeria by 1960Bet and NairaBet

SBC News Colossus Bets products launched in Nigeria by 1960Bet and NairaBet

Two betting operators based in Nigeria, 1960Bet and NairaBet, have agreed a deal with Colossus Bets to launch the company’s products on their sites. Both are leading bookmakers in the country. The terms of the agreement will see both 1960Bet and NairaBet launch the Colossus collection, including the flagship Pick 7 Colossus, which is live now on both sites. Akin Alabi, Founder and CEO …

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Yahaya Maikori – Law Allianz – ICE 2016: Africa Dynamics & Africa Realities

SBC News Yahaya Maikori - Law Allianz - ICE 2016: Africa Dynamics & Africa Realities

Yahaya Maikori Senior Partner of Law Allianz will be presenting African market development at ICE 2016 focusing on opportunities in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana & South Africa. Maikori details to SBC readers how these markets have progressed in 2015, and how consumers are developing new habits amid a fast growing and aggressive market place. Maikori has advised state governments, institutions and helped several …

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