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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 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 […]
A dispute between Carousel Ltd, the operator of Inzozi Lotto, and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), acting through its National Lottery and Gaming Commission (NLGC), has been referred to arbitration, even as a new operator has been appointed to run the national lottery. RDB terminated Carousel Ltd’s license in September 2025, citing failure to meet […]
SuperSportBet has officially announced its expansion beyond South Africa into Zambia, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and the broader evolution of sports entertainment in the region. The launch was commemorated with an exclusive event attended by distinguished government officials, strategic partners, and key stakeholders within Zambia’s sports and entertainment ecosystem. Among the […]
Oval, rugby’s leading data provider and the only sports data company dedicated exclusively to rugby, has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) as an Associate Member. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to protect rugby’s integrity and safeguard regulated betting markets. Oval will contribute its expertise in rugby data collection, analysis, and machine-learning driven […]
For the studio, the collaboration marks another step in expanding across Africa. Between the end of 2024 and the end of 2025, 1spin4win increased the number of partnerships in the region by 1.7 times, significantly cementing its local position. The deal comes at a time of strong growth for the African iGaming industry. According to […]
A 26-year-old sports betting enthusiast from Outapi has won more than N$1.2 million after turning a N$1 online football wager into a life-changing payout. Eliakim Hadula secured the remarkable win over the weekend after placing a multibet on the Castlebet Namibia platform using his mobile phone. The bet, placed shortly after midnight on Saturday at […]
LBPay, a licensed payment institution, has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) Payment Provider Forum in Brazil, strengthening cross-sector efforts to combat illegal betting and reinforce financial and sporting integrity within the country’s regulated market. IBIA’s Payment Provider Forum brings together payment platforms and industry stakeholders to address shared threats, disrupt illegal betting flows […]
Uganda gaming industry is facing a defining moment following the government’s introduction of a proposed 30% gaming tax under the Lotteries and Gaming (Amendment) Act 2026. The proposal, which seeks to harmonize taxation across all gaming verticals, represents a significant shift in Uganda’s fiscal policy-one that could reshape the country’s rapidly growing gambling sector. Matia […]
Mercury International has launched a four-month housing giveaway in Sierra Leone, offering an $81,000 two-bedroom bungalow to bettors who place qualifying wagers on Mercury Bet. The promotion runs from April 1 to July 20, with the final draw scheduled for July 21. The campaign officially opened in Freetown and links entry to qualifying wagers placed […]
