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iGF East Africa 2026 Puts Player Trust, Business Growth, and Regulation Under Scrutiny
A betting operator can spend heavily to acquire a player, offer an attractive welcome bonus, and provide hundreds of betting options, only to lose that player over a delayed withdrawal or a complaint that customer support cannot resolve. It is an expensive weakness in a market where competing platforms are only a few …
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Wazdan enters South Africa through Hollywoodbets partnership via Light & Wonder aggregation platform
Hollywoodbets is one of South Africa’s most established betting and gaming brands Wazdan, the gain-focused developer, has marked its entry into the South African market through an exciting new partnership with leading operator Hollywoodbets, bringing a selection of titles from its established portfolio to players acro…
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Africa’s Great iGaming Enigma, Why Football’s Losing Ground to a Plane That Never Lands
Football, the Beautiful Game, still leads African betting, writes Bayo Nike. According to GeoPoll’s Betting in Africa 2026 report, 67 percent of... Read More...
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Amusnet expands South African footprint with strategic Sunbet launch
Deal brings popular land-based casino favourites straight to the players’ pockets Amusnet has officially launched its gaming portfolio on Sunbet, the premier online betting and gaming platform of South Africa’s iconic hospitality and casino leader, Sun International. This strategic partnership combines Amusnet’s accla…
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Wazdan and Hollywoodbets Launch Partnership in South Africa
Wazdan South Africa entry sees Hollywoodbets integrate 10 slot titles via Light & Wonder's aggregation platform as the supplier expands in regulated markets.... Read More...
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ARGN Welcomes Prince Arinze Arum to its Advisory Board: A Major Step for Player Proctection in Africa
The African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN) is delighted to welcome Prince Arinze Arum, CEO of the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission, Nigeria, to its Advisory Board. This is more than an appointment; it is a powerful statement about the future of responsible gaming in Africa. Having a gaming regulator take a…
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Kiron launches 20 virtual sports titles with SportyBet in five African markets
Football leads the virtual sports lineup
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Sportpesa Partners with Tanzania Rugby Union for Rugby Growth
SportPesa is enhancing its commitment to African sports through a new partnership with the Tanzania Rugby Union (TRU), which will promote rugby growth from local to national levels. As a result of the partnership, SportPesa will officially sponsor the National Rugby Sevens Circuit, which has been renamed the SportPesa…
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iGFEA26 Opens With Focus On Networking And African Market Opportunities
NAIROBI, KENYA: iGF East Africa 2026 (iGFEA26) opened with an evening of networking at the Tamarind Tree Hotel on Wednesday, bringing together... Read More...
Read summary →iGFEA26 comienza con atención en la creación de redes y oportunidades de mercado en África
NAIROBI, KENIA: iGF East Africa 2026 (iGFEA26) arrancó con una velada de networking en el hotel Tamarind Tree el miércoles, reuniendo a... Leer más... La entrada iGFEA26 comienza con atención en la creación de redes y oportunidades de mercado en África se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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BetConstruct AI brings new sportsbook features to Sports Betting West Africa+
BetConstruct AI will showcase its solutions at Sports Betting West Africa+ in Dakar on October 15–16, with representatives available at Stand N1015 to connect with operators, suppliers and industry stakeholders. The post BetConstruct AI brings new sportsbook features to Sports Betting West Africa+ first appeared on As…
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BetConstruct AI presentará sus nuevas soluciones en Sports Betting West Africa+
BetConstruct AI participará en Sports Betting West Africa+, que se celebrará los días 15 y 16 de octubre en Dakar, Senegal. En el stand N1015, la compañía presentará sus soluciones para los sectores de apuestas deportivas, casino y lotería. Uno de los principales atractivos será su plataforma Sportsbook, que incorpora…
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BetConstruct AI apresenta novas tecnologias no Sports Betting West Africa+
A BetConstruct AI participará como expositora do Sports Betting West Africa+, evento que acontece entre os dias 15 e 16 de outubro em Dakar, no Senegal. Assim, a equipe estará […] O post BetConstruct AI apresenta novas tecnologias no Sports Betting West Africa+ apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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Sun International Launches Responsible Gambling Charter in South Africa
Sun International officially launched its 16-page Group Responsible Gambling Charter at a formal event at The Maslow hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg, on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. Hosted by Group CEO Ulrik Bengtsson, the event outlined the framework’s strategic pillars and set out clear, measurable commitments across th…
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Payment Infrastructure: Solving Cross-Border Payouts in African Gaming
Africa does not lack a payment infrastructure. I mean, there’s already a thriving fintech ecosystem of digital wallets, mobile money, and internet banking systems. But why is smooth transaction still a major issue to operators and players? Well, in this interview with Abigail Munene, VP of Marketing at Kotani Pay, she…
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Kenyan iGaming Expert Shares Market Fears as Kenya Awaits Court Directions on Gambling Regulations
Chatting with iGaming AFRIKA from Nairobi, Summit Media Africa’s Kenyan country manager and native Kenyan Jackee Kosen shares what Monday’s ruling could mean, as well as loin-girding advice for the future. Kenya’s iGaming landscape faces an unprecedented regulatory uncertainty for operators and how they prepare for th…
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BetConstruct AI Exhibits at Sports Betting West Africa+
BetConstruct AI will exhibit at Sports Betting West Africa+, taking place 15-16 October in Dakar, Senegal. The team will be at Stand: N1015, meeting operators, suppliers, and industry peers who are exploring new opportunities in the iGaming market. Over the two days, the BetConstruct AI team will be on hand for meetin…
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Formula 1 comes to Africa with a 10-year deal with Rwanda
Formula 1 has announced a landmark 10-year deal with Rwanda to return the sport back to Africa since 1993. The announcement was made by Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Tuesday in Kigali, where FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem and Formula One President and CEO Stefano Domenicali were present. The deal, which will br…
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Kiron strengthens African presence with 20 title SportyBet launch in Africa
United Kingdom, September 2026: Award-winning virtual sports and numbers games supplier Kiron has strengthened its African presence with the launch of 20 titles with SportyBet in Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and Nigeria. The extensive rollout brings a diverse mix of Kiron content to SportyBet players, spanning footb…
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Africa’s iGaming Market: The Next Phase of Essential World Gambling Growth
What, perchance, is the next phase of growth for Africa’s booming iGaming market? More operators are entering. Regulators are tightening their grip.... Read More...
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DATA.BET signs full iFrame sportsbook deal with SportsDey for the African market
Coverage spans 100,000 monthly events
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Licensing only a fraction of African iGaming market entry costs, SOFTSWISS panel finds
Africa, a continent of separate markets
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F1’s 40-year Africa return marred by Rwanda sportswashing attempts?
Rwanda will host several F1 Grand Prix races next decade as part of a 10-year agreement with the country’s government, which has been at the centre of Western state sanctions and human rights abuses. Formula One (F1) will host its first race in Africa in nearly 40 years as it has been confirmed Rwanda will […]
Read summary →SportyBet Kiron Virtual Sports Launch Across Africa
SportyBet Kiron virtual sports partnership goes live with 20 titles across Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and Nigeria, covering football and racing.... Read More...
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Beyond the Boardroom: Loyce Oluoch on Leadership, Governance and Africa’s Future
Loyce Oluoch, Country Director at Choplife Gaming, shares insights drawn from more than a decade of experience in leadership, governance, and across multiple African markets and industries. In an interview with iGaming AFRIKA Magazine, Loyce discusses corporate governance and compliance, responsible leadership, techno…
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West Africa’s Premier Gaming Summit Lands in Dakar for the Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit & Gaming Event Francophone Africa 2026
The 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit and the co-located 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) 2026 will officially kick off on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel in Dakar, Senegal. This landmark three-day gathering will serve as the primary meeting point for gam…
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Playson strengthens South African presence through World Sports Betting partnership
Leading operator to introduce selection of Playson’s acclaimed Hold and Win titles to vast player base 12th October 2026 – Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has further expanded its foothold in South Africa by partnering with World Sports Betting to deliver a selection of its releases to an inc…
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Mrs Sibongile Simelane-Quntana (MBA) Joins African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN) as Advisory Board Member
LAGOS, NIGERIA — 11 October 2026 – The African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Sibongile Simelane-Quntana, Executive Director of the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF), as an Advisory Board Member of the Network. Her appointment marks an important step…
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Playson and World Sports Betting Agree South Africa Deal
Playson World Sports Betting partnership brings Hold and Win slots to South Africa's regulated iGaming market via Light & Wonder's aggregation platform.... Read More...
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South Africa to Review Safeguards Around Online Gambling Access With Telecoms Regulator
South Africa’s government is set to examine whether existing protections are doing enough to protect consumers from the risks linked to online gambling. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi said he will engage with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to assess bot…
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The Bigger Picture: Why Retargeting is Africa’s Untapped Growth Opportunity
Najib Choujaa, Head of Growth for Africa and the Middle East at Kadam, believes operators should also focus on those who have already shown interest but become inactive. With more than 15 years of experience in digital advertising and performance marketing, he sees retargeting as a way to reconnect with these audience…
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PopOK Gaming se asocia con Bitville Gaming para ampliar su alcance en África
La alianza permitirá integrar el catálogo de juegos de PopOK Gaming en la red de operadores de Bitville Gaming, con especial atención a las oportunidades de crecimiento en Sudáfrica y otros mercados africanos. PopOK Gaming y Bitville Gaming han establecido una alianza comercial para ampliar la distribución de contenid…
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Painel da SOFTSWISS: o verdadeiro custo de entrar no mercado africano de iGaming vai além da licença
Os participantes concordaram que a África é um continente formado por mercados distintos. A África reúne 54 países, que diferem quanto às regras de licenciamento, aos requisitos de combate à lavagem de dinheiro e aos hábitos dos jogadores The post Painel da SOFTSWISS: o verdadeiro custo de entrar no mercado africano d…
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SOFTSWISS: ingresar al mercado africano del iGaming exige mucho más que una licencia
En un panel con representantes del regulador de Mpumalanga, Jabula Bets y Legends Gaming and Management Solutions, especialistas analizaron los costos operativos, los requisitos regulatorios y los desafíos de adaptación que enfrentan los operadores, con Sudáfrica como principal caso de estudio. La expansión hacia Áfri…
Read summary →Painel da SOFTSWISS: O verdadeiro custo de entrar no iGaming africano vai além da licença
A SOFTSWISS, parceira global de tecnologia estratégica para operadores de iGaming, realizou o painel ao vivo no LinkedIn “Não é uma aposta barata: a economia do lançamento no mercado de […] O post Painel da SOFTSWISS: O verdadeiro custo de entrar no iGaming africano vai além da licença apareceu primeiro em iGaming Bra…
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SOFTSWISS Panel: The real cost of entering African iGaming lies beyond the licence
SOFTSWISS, a global strategic technology partner to iGaming operators, has hosted the LinkedIn Live panel “Not a Cheap Bet: The Economics of Launch in the African iGaming Market”. The session brought together the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator, operator Jabula Bets, consultancy Legends Gaming and Management Solutions, …
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NGB and Free State Premier’s Office Promote Responsible Gambling Across QwaQwa
The National Gambling Board (NGB) of South Africa, in partnership with the Office of the Premier of the Free State, is carrying out community activations across the QwaQwa region as part of the “EXCO Meets the People” programme. Under the motto “Play Responsibly for a Safer Tomorrow,” this joint initiative brings lead…
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iGaming AFRIKA and Africa Blockchain Festival Partner to Connect Africa’s Gaming and Blockchain Communities
Nairobi, Kenya, 9 October 2026 — iGaming AFRIKA is excited to share its partnership with Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) 2026 as a media, community and ecosystem partner. The festival is set to take place from 15–17 October at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The partnership reflects ABF’s ambition to reach b…
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Pragmatic Play Invites Players on a Safari in Cheetah Wild
Pragmatic Play has released Cheetah Wild, a new slot that celebrates African wildlife, while providing players with an opportunity to explore and win big. Packed with a variety of features that make this safari even more exciting, the new game offers players a shot at a maximum payout of 5,000x. Cheetah Wild Paylines …
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DATA.BET amplía su presencia en África con una solución integral para SportsDey
La alianza incorpora el sportsbook completo de DATA.BET a la plataforma digital SportsDey, con herramientas de trading, gestión de riesgos, personalización y funcionalidades de engagement. Una solución completa para el mercado africano DATA.BET continúa ampliando su presencia en el mercado africano tras cerrar un acue…
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Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 Heads to Nairobi Next Week as Africa’s Digital Economy Takes Centre Stage
Nairobi, Kenya—8 October 2026: Nairobi will next week host the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026, bringing together policymakers, regulators, investors, founders, developers, financial institutions, and technology leaders for three days of conversations around the future of Africa’s digital economy. Taking place from 15…
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South African Bookmakers Raise Fresh Concerns Over Betmatch’s Betting Exchange Licence Approval
South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has renewed its challenge to the regulatory basis behind Betmatch’s betting exchange licence. The body says it accepts that Betmatch holds a licence issued by the North West Gambling Board, but argues whether the regulator had the legal authority to issue that licence in th…
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DATA.BET eyes up Africa opportunities as year of expansion enters final quarter
DATA.BET has penned its latest partnership, signing a deal with Africa-focused SportsDay. SportsDay is utilising DATA.BET’s full sportsbook iFrame solution, including Managed Trading Services (MTS) for 24/7 odds, risk management, and a Single Page Application. DATA.BET will provide SportsDay with odds and data from tr…
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DATA.BET partners with SportsDey
DATA.BET, a trusted sportsbook solution supplier, has signed a deal with SportsDey, a digital entertainment platform. This cooperation gives depth and flexibility to grow the offering in Africa without building its own trading and risk infrastructure. SportsDey is already live with DATA.BET’s full sportsbook (iFrame).…
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Sitting on Both Sides of the Table: A Compliance Leader’s Blueprint for Africa’s Gaming Future
Adenike Oyebamiji’s approach to compliance draws on experience on both sides of the regulatory process. At the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, she helped shape the rules that govern the sector. Her work with international operators now gives her a close view of how those rules affect market entry and day-t…
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SABA Questions NWGB’s Authority to License Betmatch’s Betting Exchange
The South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has called on the North West Gambling Board (NWGB) to explain the legal basis for licensing betting exchanges, following a dispute with Betmatch over the scope of its authorisation. In a statement published on 6 October 2026 and signed by CEO Sean Coleman, SABA acknowle…
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GiG Completes €16.4 Million Acquisition of 80% Stake in 888AFRICA
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), through GiG Software Plc, has completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in 888AFRICA for €16.4 million. The deal brings the African betting and gaming operator into the group, with licensed operations in Angola and Tanzania and what GiG describes as a market-leading position in Mozambiqu…
Read summary →Five-Minute Focus: CP Games on delivering true localisation in diverse markets
In this Five-Minute Focus, where we shine a spotlight on a key issue in igaming, Annalisa Williams, the vice president for Africa at CP Games, discusses how the gaming provider adopts its offering for different markets
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GR8_TECH: "Latin America and Africa will definitely be sources of growth, attention and news in 2027"
Interview with Yevhen Krazhan, CSO Yevhen Krazhan, CSO at GR8_TECH
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How Well Does AI Understand the Players It Protects?
Rasmus Kjaergaard, CEO of Mindway AI, sees an opportunity for artificial intelligence to help African operators identify gambling harm earlier, provided the systems account for the circumstances of their customers. Income, sports preferences and local events influence how people bet, so a change in account activity ne…
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Only 1 Week Left: West & Francophone Africa’s Premier Gaming Summits Arrive in Dakar
The final seven-day countdown has officially begun for West Africa’s most influential gaming, fintech, and regulatory gatherings: the 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit and the co-located 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) 2026! Taking place from 14 – 16 October 2026 at the King Fahd…
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Rwanda after the gaming tax: demand fell again after H1
Rwanda was one of three African markets that lost demand in the first half of 2026, and by August demand was 76% lower than a year earlier after a July fall that H1 did not capture. Rwanda’s half-year print was −36.2%. These numbers look big, but monthly data through August 2026 shows that first-half number … The post…
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NWGB, DEDECT, and SARGF Raise Gambling-Harm Awareness Among Youth at Baphiring Agricultural Hub
The North West Gambling Board (NWGB), in collaboration with the Consumer Affairs Unit of the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT) and the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF), engaged with the Baphiring Agricultural Hub in Ga-Phiri, within the Mabaalstad r…
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Youngest South African Bracelet Winner Bags APC Main Event Title
A father-son duo also made the final table.
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Jozi Gold Slot Review
Dig into Jozi Gold by NowNow Gaming: a retro South African mine where Cascading Wins, Wild Multipliers, and persistent bonus thrills chase a 10,000x max win. 🎰 Slot Review: Jozi Gold by NowNow Gaming Release Date October 14, 2026 Developer NowNow Gaming Theme Retro, South African Mining, Underground Gold Rush, Old-Sc…
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Sizekhaya Holdings Addresses Public Concerns Over Draw Integrity, Ticket Validation, and PowerBall Pricing
Sizekhaya Holdings addresses public skepticism and listener concerns surrounding lottery draw integrity, transparency, ticket validation, and PowerBall pricing. South Africa’s National Lottery entered a pivotal new era on 1 June 2026, as Sizekhaya Holdings officially assumed operational control of the National Lottery…
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