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Booming Games has taken a major stride in its international expansion strategy by forming a new partnership with SportPesa, one of Africa’s most prominent gaming operators. The collaboration enhances Booming Games’ presence across the continent while enriching SportPesa’s casino portfolio with a wide selection of premium slot titles. Through the integration, SportPesa customers now gain […]
With the end of 2025 approaching, Burkina Faso’s National Lottery (LONAB) is ramping up its efforts, gearing up for a strong finish to the year while continuing to invest in social and community projects. As a cornerstone of public revenue and community development efforts in Burkina Faso, LONAB recently held its monthly flag-raising ceremony at […]
In a historic show of unity, 107 organizations from South Africa’s labour, civic, faith-based, and welfare sectors have signed the Civil Society Declaration on the Harm of Online Gambling, calling for a national ban on all forms of online betting. The organizations convened at the Radisson Blu in Umhlanga. The newly formed Civil Society Coalition […]
Betway, owned by NYSE-listed Super Group, has established a “market leader position” in the South African market in just eight years, outpacing competitors that have been active for two decades. This was highlighted at a recent investor day in London. According to a source in the gaming sector, Betway and Hollywoodbets currently hold the top […]
BetMakers Technology Group (ASX: BET) is excited to announce the successful launch of its RaceBook+ embedded racing solution in partnership with SportyBet in South Africa. This launch represents a significant advancement in providing a modern, integrated racing experience to one of Africa’s fastest-growing betting platforms. RaceBook+ is designed to seamlessly integrate within an operator’s existing […]
Nigerian Afropop star Augustine Miles Kelechi, popularly known as Tekno, set social media ablaze on November 3, 2025, after posting a video on his X (formerly Twitter) account that appeared to show a winning betting slip worth ₦298 million from the online platform betPawa. According to Tekno’s post, he placed a ₦1 million stake that […]
Betway, a prominent online betting platform in South Africa, has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing its online casino services despite a recent directive from the National Gambling Board (NGB). This directive ordered all bookmakers to halt the offering of casino games, including popular options like slots and roulette. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling […]
LottoStar has implemented South Africa’s most comprehensive responsible betting initiative, setting a new benchmark for player care and wellbeing. This program is the first of its kind to offer 24/7 access to independent counseling services and player wellness tools. “This is more than compliance – it’s a complete reimagining of how we support our players,” […]
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and the African iGaming Alliance (AIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and promote integrity across Africa’s fast-growing sports and betting markets. The agreement creates a framework for joint action between the two associations, both of which represent leading regulated betting operators. It aims to […]
The Senegalese National Lottery (LONASE) has introduced a new 20% tax on winnings from its games, marking a significant change in the country’s gaming sector. This tax took effect on November 1, 2025, for physical retail outlets and is expected to be implemented for digital platforms by mid-November. In an official notice to players, LONASE […]
