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South Africa calls for BetConstruct as company secures National Gambling Board supplier licence

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Industry games supplier BetConstruct continues to expand its African market footprint, by confirming that it has secured a South Africa National Gambling Board, ‘Manufacturer Licence’. The licence approval sees BetConstruct granted the right to service sports betting solutions for regulated South African market stakeholders. “We have achieved another strategic victory by being granted a Manufacturer Licence in South Africa. This …

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Gold Standard…EveryMatrix certifies Vegas Kings agency

SBC News Gold Standard...EveryMatrix certifies Vegas Kings agency

Industry platform and software supplier EveryMatrix has announced that it has awarded South African creative agency Vegas Kings with its ‘Gold Certified Partner’ approval. The announcement follows Vegas Kings digital work and delivery for two EveryMatrix clients. Established in 1998, Vegas Kings has focused its creative and development operations for the online betting and igaming industries. The Certified Partners Program …

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SportPesa expands into South Africa with Cape Town City FC sponsorship

SBC News SportPesa expands into South Africa with Cape Town City FC sponsorship

Kenyan sports betting group SportPesa has announced its entry into the South African gambling market by agreeing a four-year ‘Official Title Sponsorship’ deal with Cape Town City FC. The bookmaker secures its four season shirt sponsorship deal, ahead of the start of a new South Africa Premier Soccer League (PSL) season beginning this 18 August. Updating the media, SportPesa management …

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Scientific Games wins 12th contract with Sun International

SBC News Scientific Games wins 12th contract with Sun International

Scientific Games has earned its 12th contract with South African casino and entertainment group Sun International to supply games, systems and table products to the new Sun Time Square casino in Pretoria. The Sun Time Square casino will maximise its operating efficiencies by incorporating Scientific Games’ SDS®, CMP, Power Promotions with Downloadable Credits and Smartcard Cashless functionality to power its casino …

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BetConstruct announces new agreement with Hollywoodbets

SBC News BetConstruct announces new agreement with Hollywoodbets

BetConstruct has announced a new partnership agreement with the Isle of Man-based Hollywoodbets, to focus its reach on the burgeoning African market. Hollywoodbets International will take advantage of BetConstruct’s Sportsbook which now features over 30,000 live matches every month, with 40,000+ pre-match events and 50 sports types. BetConstruct, a provider of online and land-based betting and gaming solutions, will also …

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Cricket Australia bans two women players for betting activity

SBC News Cricket Australia bans two women players for betting activity

Cricket Australia has announced that two players from the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), Hayley Jensen and Corinne Hall, have been banned for six months for betting on matches. Both players have voluntarily accepted bans of two years, of which 18 months are suspended. Jensen, a 23-year-old New Zealand international who has represented Victoria and Melbourne in the 2015/16 Australian …

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Craig Venter aims for South African market takeover with ClickaBet

SBC News Craig Venter aims for South African market takeover with ClickaBet

South African businessman Craig Venter has announced the launch of his new enterprise ClickaBet, in partnership with African online gambling specialist BetTech Gaming. Venter the former CEO of electrical unit and circuit supplier Altech Corp, detailed to local media that he had been working on the new project for the past 15 months. The businessman further declared that it was …

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Tabcorp and German Tote to pool totalisators

SBC News Tabcorp and German Tote to pool totalisators

Germany’s totalisator is the latest to join Tabcorp’s multi-billion dollar wagering pools, following an agreement completed between Tabcorp and German Tote. German Tote is majority-owned by French wagering operator Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU), while German racetracks (BGG Betriebsgesellschaft der Galopp-Rennvereine mbH) also have a minority stake. The deal will involve the German Tote taking all Australian thoroughbred and harness racing and co-mingling their …

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ICC charges cricketer for breaching Anti-Corruption Code

SBC News ICC charges cricketer for breaching Anti-Corruption Code

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that it has charged and provisionally suspended Hong Kong cricketer Irfan Ahmed with an offence under Article 2.4.2 of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code (effective from 10 October 2012 to 10 November 2014). As reported in the Sydney Morning Herald, Ahmed has been charged with the anti-corruption offence after being approached by one of …

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