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Tsogo Sun to Buy Stakes in Betcoza

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Tsogo Sun Hotels, the major hospitality group in South African, is moving closer to acquire Betcoza, the popular online betting platform in the country.

Tsogo Sun will acquire a 50.1% share in Betcoza (popular name for bet.co.za)  for a price of R49m. This will give a foothold for the hotel giant in the online gaming sector. Betcoza possesses retail sports betting rights for operation in Gauteng and Limpopo.

A press statement from Tsogo Sun confirmed the development: “The acquisition represents a strategic opportunity for Tsogo Sun Gaming to enter the online betting space via an existing, developing business.  The loss attributable to the net assets that are the subject of the acquisition was R3.5m for the year ended March 31 2020.”

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The acquisition is significant for two reasons.

First, Tsogo Sun’s main competitor  Sun International has developed a robust online gambling platform called Sunbet, offering live games and betting from last month.

Second, Tsogo Sun’s from its core hotel sector has witnessed a massive fall owing to the Covid-19 restrictions.

A move into gaming sector was anyway imminent following the company’s split into Tsogo Sun Hotels and Tsogo Sun Gaming. The Covid-19 pandemic seems to have accelerated the move.

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Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 esports title to do battle against Namibia – AEC25

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Mind Sports South Africa’s Protea Female CS2 team, led by captain Jess Greeff and featuring Avonique van Rooyen,  dominated IESF’s AEC24, and emerged undefeated, and punched their ticket to the world stage. The female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title are trailblazers in female esports and are already making their mark internationally.

To qualify for IESF’s World Esports Championships 2025 (WEC25), South Africa’s Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title will be taking on Namibia at15H00 on 21 June 2025.

South Africa’s Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title has never lost to Namibia, and both MSSA and the team are confident that the result will be the same as all previous encounters.

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The team has shown a few changes from 2024. Jessica Greeff remains the captain, and Avonique van Rooyen and Megan van der Westhuizen too stay on the team with their vast international experience. The two new additions are Kiera McCullum and Kalee Ludick who further add to the team.

MSSA is of the belief that the 2025 Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 Esports Title is the strongest female Counter Strike 2 team to ever represent South Africa.

The full team to represent South Africa at15H00 on 21 June 2025 is:

Name Club Nick Province
Jessica Eleez Greeff (Capt.) ZAG Academy heartjess KwaZulu Natal
Avonique van Rooyen ZAG Academy avo Gauteng
Kiera McCallum ZAG Academy queen KwaZulu Natal
Megan van der Westhuizen ZAG Academy m3gz Gauteng
Kalee Ludick ZAG Academy creative Gauteng

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EGT Digital has expanded its partnership with Bangbet in Nigeria

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EGT Digital has strengthened its collaboration with Bangbet. Following the great success of the Bulgarian provider’s games on the operator’s Kenyan platform, they are now also available in Nigeria. Local visitors can dive into the world of over 140 in-house developed slot titles of the Bulgarian company, the crash game xRide, as well as the top-performing jackpot solutions Bell Link, High Cash, Clover Chance, and Single Progressive Jackpot.

David Kabue Gichuhi, Director of Bangbet, commented: “EGT Digital’s gaming content offers everything our customers are looking for – a wide diversity of themes, high winning chances, and numerous captivating bonuses. Bell Link and Clover Chance immediately stood out as our clients’ favorites, with the provider’s other products also being among the most sought-after offerings on the website. We are impressed with their remarkable performance in Kenya and Nigeria, and within a few months, we plan to launch them in the other markets where we operate: Tanzania, Ghana, and Uganda.“

Zsuzsanna Zeibig, Sales manager for Africa at EGT Digital, also highlighted the crucial significance of the partnership: “I am very glad that thanks to Bangbet, more and more African players have access to our top products. This collaboration is an important step forward in fulfilling our mission to provide the local gaming audience with the high-quality gaming experience they deserve.”

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Pay Changu Partners with 888Bets

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Fintech company PayChangu has partnered with betting company 888Bets to provide efficient payment solutions for Malawian bettors.

The collaboration will enable instant deposits and withdrawals to all Malawian banks making 888bets the first betting company to archive this.

Joshua Mwendo, Chief Operation Officer at PayChangu, said: “Our collaboration with 888Bets marks a pivotal step in enhancing digital payment solutions within Malawi’s betting industry. We are committed to providing secure and efficient financial services that align with the country’s economic objectives.”

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He further noted that the partnership is expected to significantly contribute to Malawi’s Vision 2063, particularly in promoting digital financial services and driving economic development.

Clement Kwesi Phiri, Country Manager for 888Bets Malawi, said: “Integrating PayChangu’s payment gateway allows us to offer our customers a seamless betting experience. This partnership underscores our dedication to investing in Malawi’s digital infrastructure and providing top-tier services to our users.”

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