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It was in Douala, on June 1, 2026, that the French betting group Betclic officially made its entry into Cameroon. The ceremony was led by Yannick Tientcheu, Brand Manager for Africa. The operator arrives in a market with 14 active bookmakers, at a time when regulations are tightening. Cameroon is Betclic’s new base. The Bordeaux-based […]
Gaming Realms, the creator of the unique Slingo format, has expanded further across Africa after launching in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana with SportyBet—just weeks after its market debut in South Africa. Local players on SportyBet can now access a wide portfolio of Slingo titles, including fan favorites Slingo Sweet Bonanza, Slingo Day of the Dab, […]
The Botswana Gambling Authority says it has issued 10 bookmaker Online Gambling license, marking a significant milestone in the formalization of the country’s gambling industry. According to the country’s gambling regulator, six licensees have already commenced operations while one has withdrawn with the remaining three expected to start operating soon. Speaking at the BetXplosion launch […]
Holland Gaming Technology, a licensed Dutch gambling operator, has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) to reinforce its commitment to betting integrity and to help protect regulated sports betting markets in the Netherlands. The partnership follows Holland Gaming Technology’s recent expansion into online sports betting through a multi-year sportsbook agreement with Kambi. The company […]
SBC Summit Lisbon has overhauled its ticketing structure with the introduction of five dedicated pass categories, while Affiliate Leaders’ Summit will now operate as a standalone event with its own separate ticketing system, reflecting the event’s continued growth and increasing audience diversification. With early bird pricing set to end on 5 June, attendees have limited time remaining to secure discounted rates […]
South African online betting operator Sunbet has expanded its footprint in Southern Africa with the launch of its online betting and gaming platform in Namibia, further strengthening its regional growth strategy through its longstanding partnership with Bede Gaming, part of the MERKUR GROUP. The launch marks Sunbet’s third market powered by Bede, following successful deployments […]
3 Oaks Gaming has announced a strategic partnership with Zarbet, further strengthening its footprint in South Africa’s regulated online gaming market. The collaboration marks another milestone in the supplier’s continued expansion across key regulated jurisdictions globally. Through this new agreement, 3 Oaks Gaming’s certified portfolio of slot titles is now available to players via Zarbet, […]
In February 2026, Sun International—one of South Africa’s leading gambling and hospitality groups—appointed seasoned gaming executive Mark Sergeant as Chief Operating Officer of its land-based gaming operations. At first glance, it may look like a straightforward leadership change. But when viewed against the company’s ongoing, deliberate digital transformation, the appointment signals something bigger: a strategic […]
Botswana is now facing a troubling social phenomenon that underscores the deepening financial distress among its people. According to Moruntshi Kemorwale, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana Gambling Authority, a staggering 36.6 percent of Batswana are actively engaged in gambling. This figure, revealed during Kemorwale’s testimony before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Statutory Bodies […]
LuckyStreak, the Riga-based live games provider, has secured an agreement with QTech Games, a leading game aggregator for emerging markets, to provide best-in-class live dealer games and LuckyConnect aggregation services across its global platform. LuckyStreak produces high-quality, immersive live dealer games at its state-of-the-art studio in Riga, Latvia, streamed to thousands of online casinos worldwide. […]
