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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 […]
Betway has been unveiled as the new headline sponsor of the Premier Soccer League’s top flight, taking over from MultiChoice’s DStv. The top-flight will now be called the Betway Premiership, after PSL chairman Irvin Khoza announced that they have signed a three-year deal worth R900 million with the betting company. CEO of Betway Laurence Michel says the deal […]
Cricket South Africa (CSA) announces IMG ARENA, OpenBet’s sports data and streaming products arm, as its exclusive official Cricket South Africa Data Supplier and Betting Live Streaming Partner. IMG ARENA, in partnership with CricViz, will collect detailed data, both live and in-venue, for CSA’s domestic and international matches spanning a wide array of competitions, from […]
Leading global online gaming provider, Booming Games, has successfully launched its immersive games portfolio in the South African online gaming market, thanks to a strategic partnership with Intelligent Gaming South Africa. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Booming Games as it continues to expand its international footprint. Through the partnership, South African players will […]
Global online sports betting and games platform, 10bet, leverages Sumsub’s cutting-edge technology for streamlined onboarding and compliance Dubai – June 25, 2024 – Sumsub, a global leader in user verification, anti-fraud, and AML compliance solutions for the iGaming industry, has announced an expanded collaboration with 10bet, a leading global sports betting and games operator. Building on […]
In a significant stride towards continental leadership, ITHUBA, a proudly black female owned and operated South African company, today marked the signing of the official partnership between ITHUBA, as the newly appointed National Lottery operator in Tanzania. This milestone marks a major advancement in ITHUBA’s strategy to expand its footprint in Africa, demonstrating the company’s […]
In the wake of the devastating tornado and heavy rains that struck the Tongaat community last week, local organizations have joined forces to provide much-needed support and aid to those affected. The Hollywood Foundation, in partnership with BETSoftware and Hollywoodbets, returned to the community today to deliver a new round of relief efforts. The organizations’ […]
NOVOMATIC Africa PTY (LTD), a subsidiary of NOVOMATIC AG, has been a cornerstone of the South African gaming industry for nearly 30 years. Strategically located in Johannesburg, the company has spent the past three decades providing top-tier services and products, driving growth and innovation in the African market. Over the years, NOVOMATIC Africa has established […]
BetGames, a pioneer in the realm of inventive gaming solutions, has proudly announced the debut of Shova 52, an exclusive card game, in South Africa on June 4, 2024. This game, created in partnership with Hollywoodbets, draws inspiration from the locally favored game “Call A Card.” Shova 52 is now live, offering players across South […]
Hollywoodbets, a major sports betting company in South Africa, has launched an internet service provider (ISP) called Hollywood Connect. The new ISP has applied to the country’s telecommunications regulator, ICASA, to acquire two network licenses. Hollywood Connect has applied for the transfer of ownership of Individual Electronic Communications Service (I-ECS) and Individual Electronic Communications Network […]
