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Honoré Gaming opens office in ‘key Senegal market’

SBC News Honoré Gaming opens office in ‘key Senegal market’

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 …

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KingMakers sportsbook boosts casino content with EveryMatrix

KingMakers sportsbook boosts casino content with EveryMatrix

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 …

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BtoBet’s SOJOGO Mozambique partnership goes live

BtoBet’s SOJOGO Mozambique partnership goes live

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 …

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BtoBet gets Africa boost via PremierBet renewal

BtoBet gets Africa boost via PremierBet renewal

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 …

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888 informs investors of UK and Middle East confidence against regulatory headwinds

SBC News 888 informs investors of UK and Middle East confidence against regulatory headwinds

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, …

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Better Collective takes first step in Africa with PUNCH Nigeria linkup

Better Collective Punch Nigeria

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 …

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SportyStuffTV strikes ‘major milestone’ with SIS South African racing deal

SBC News SportyStuffTV strikes ‘major milestone’ with SIS South African racing deal

SIS and SportyStuffTV have revealed that they will be broadcasting live horse racing from South Africa from 4 April. Coverage will include racing from Durbanville, Fairview, Kenilworth, Turffontein and Vaal in a twelve-week transmission trial. Furthermore, SportyStuffTV has outlined that its schedule will change to accommodate three South African race meetings per week: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. Conleth Byrne, …

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SportyBet links with Manchester City for elevation in Africa

SBC News SportyBet links with Manchester City for elevation in Africa

Manchester City has launched a regional partnership with SportyBet which sees the operator become the club’s official betting partner in Africa.   The Sporty Group-owned brand has licensed operations throughout the continent including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania and Uganda.  Sporty Group’s Brand Director, Oluchi Enuha, commented: “We are absolutely delighted to add Manchester City to our list of partners. Manchester …

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Mojabet develops fan connections with Olympique de Marseille

SBC News Mojabet develops fan connections with Olympique de Marseille

Mojabet has signed an agreement with Olympique de Marseille (OM) to become the Ligue 1 club’s official African betting partner for the next six years. The collaboration aims to pursue the operator’s ambitions of expanding its online offerings for African sports fans.  MOJA Group CEO, Paris Anatolitis, commented: “Olympique de Marseille is a world-renowned club that has deep roots within …

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‘The right way of doing things’ – kwiff keeping pace with shifting UK goalposts

‘The right way of doing things’ - kwiff keeping pace with shifting UK goalposts

At a time when the forthcoming regulatory review could shake the UK betting sector to its core, predicting the future has become a much-desired skill for operators with a stake in the country.  In the absence of a betting industry-specific crystal ball, firms such as kwiff have had to make their own judgements on what the future may bring, and …

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