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In a rare and significant development, the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the allocation of 20 new bookmaker licenses—a long-awaited moment for South Africa’s gambling and regulatory landscape. Notably, Mpumalanga has emerged as one of the country’s leading jurisdictions in the realm of online betting. This marks a […]
Sunbet, the online betting platform of JSE-listed Sun International, has sustained its remarkable growth trajectory, with income surging by 60.6% to R1.2 billion for the year ending December 2024. This achievement marks another instance of the platform exceeding its ambitious growth targets. Sun International, a leading South African casino and hotel group, attributed this success to […]
Cameroon has reversed its decision to suspend online betting deposits, allowing platforms to resume normal operations after widespread public outcry and concerns from gaming industry stakeholders. Cameroon Ministerial Intervention and Reversal A letter from Minister of Territorial Administration, Atanga Nji, dated January 22, circulated online, revealing the ministry’s decision to implement a control system for […]
Sitebee is proud to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with leading online global betting and gaming brand, Betway. For over six years, Betway has utilised Sitebee’s compliance solutions to ensure regulatory alignment across all its regulated markets. Sitebee and Betway partnership built on trust and innovation Powered by Sitebee’s advanced compliance tool, Betway […]
Choplife Gaming is thrilled to announce the launch of ChopBet, a groundbreaking new platform that promises to transform the gaming and betting landscape in Côte d’Ivoire. This innovative betting experience is designed specifically for the local community, offering a range of engaging and entertaining options. ChopBet aims to create unforgettable moments for users, combining excitement […]
Sunbet has officially launched its partnership with Light & Wonder, marking an exciting development for the digital betting platform under Sun International. This collaboration aims to enhance Sunbet’s offerings by introducing a selection of classic slot titles that are sure to attract both new and existing players. Simon Gregory, CEO of Sunbet, expressed enthusiasm about […]
Brazil have fallen hard for online sports betting, yielding a boom of interest from foreign gambling companies that may boost state coffers but also threatens to divert funds from consumer spending in other areas. Latin America’s largest economy has seen lower-than-expected growth in consumer spending in the country in recent months, a weakness some banks […]
South Africa has seen a surge in online betting since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Responsible Gambling Foundation, in the financial year 2023/24, it saw an increase in referrals for gambling disorder. The Foundation says it received 2 662 referrals, of which 1 473 were males. The National Gambling Board has […]
