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betPawa Boosts Kenyan Football Kenya

betPawa injects KSh6.7m into Kenya football development

betPawa has launched a KSh 6.7 million initiative that will benefit at least 575 players drawn from 25 football teams in Kenya. The company has distributed full playing kits and training equipment to the participating teams to strengthen football development at community level. The donation supports both men’s and women’s teams, reflecting an increased focus […]

Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Event in Lisbon Events

Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 Deadline Approaches Ahead of Lisbon Event

The Affiliate Leaders Awards launched in 2025 to honor the companies and individuals shaping the future of affiliate marketing across global sports betting and iGaming. In just one year, the ceremony has established itself as a standout industry event, giving shortlisted nominees high-profile exposure and recognition in front of leading operators, affiliates, and suppliers from […]

The rise of online gambling in Africa South Africa

Africa CEOs Warn Online Gambling Is Draining Income

Africa’s growing gambling use is draining income that would ordinarily flow into groceries, entertainment, and mobile phone bills. Leaders of some of the continent’s largest companies are now warning about the harm the trend is inflicting on household budgets. “People are spending money in a black hole that could have been spent on food,” said […]

Gambling Regulations in South Africa South Africa

Sun International Flags Policy Risks Amid Online Gambling Surges

Sun International has warned that increased government regulation aimed at curbing irresponsible gambling poses a growing risk to its business, as online betting expands rapidly in South Africa and globally. The growth of online gambling has intensified public concern about addiction, social harm and consumer protection. In South Africa, the betting industry generated about R1.5-trillion […]

Felix Mulandi: How Africa’s iGaming Industry Is Evolving Beyond Growth Interviews

Felix Mulandi: How Africa’s iGaming Industry Is Evolving Beyond Growth

Felix Mulandi is an Experienced iGaming Professional focused on Africa, with over a decade of strategic and operational expertise across betting and tech media. He has advised leading gaming brands on growth, customer engagement, and localization strategies across the continent’s most dynamic markets. As Africa’s iGaming sector shifts from rapid expansion to a more structured, […]

Roméo Nguema Ondo was appointed as the Director General of the Gabonese Games Gabon

Gabonese Games (GDJ) Assigned New Head, Roméo Nguema

At the end of the Council of Ministers on January 29, 2026, Roméo Nguema Ondo was appointed Director General of the Gabonese Games (GDJ). With more than 20 years of experience in finance and auditing, he is responsible for leading the strategic reform of the gambling sector, now placed under the exclusive monopoly of the […]

Betsson introduces advanced iGaming in Cameroon via EveryMatrix Companies

Betsson Africa Goes Live in Cameroon with EveryMatrix

Betsson Africa has launched its iGaming platform in Cameroon following the integration of turnkey technology from EveryMatrix. The rollout comes after a competitive tender process, with EveryMatrix selected to provide a comprehensive suite of iGaming solutions. These include casino and sportsbook integration, player account management, payments, affiliate systems, and front-end development. The platform is designed […]

Women in Gaming Association – East Africa Eastern Africa Gambling News

Women in Gaming Launch in East Africa to Create Opportunities

The Women in Gaming Association officially launch in East Africa, marking a significant step toward advancing inclusion and empowering female professionals across the region’s iGaming industry. The launch is sponsored by Ocean Gaming Consult Ltd, a leading iGaming consulting firm operating across Africa and international markets. Built on the guiding principle “Identify, Mentor, Empower,” the […]

Banijay Group acquires Tipico Group Sports-Betting

Banijay Group Concludes the Acquisition of Tipico Group

Banijay Group, the entertainment powerhouse, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Tipico Group. The combination of Betclic and Tipico marks a major milestone for Banijay Group, strengthening its role as a natural consolidator in the entertainment industry and creating a European leader in sports betting and online gaming. The merger brings together […]

Betclic Côte d’Ivoire Ivory Coast

Betclic Promotes Safer Gaming Campaign in Abidjan

Betclic Côte d’Ivoire took part in ADICOM Days, Africa’s leading digital summit held in Abidjan, where the company engaged industry stakeholders and the public on responsible gaming and the balance between technological innovation and user protection. The participation formed part of Betclic Côte d’Ivoire’s broader commitment to promoting safer gaming practices and encouraging informed, responsible […]