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Stark Solutions celebrate 5 years of delivering exceptional SSBT’s
By Ivan Soče, Managing Director at Stark Solutions.
Once upon a time
Like many success stories, our story has started from the garage – to be precise, Stark’s story has started on the balcony.
At that time, Stark was an IT company developing software for betting terminals. Following the company owner’s idea, one of Stark’s employees manages to hand-build our first betting terminal at his balcony.
The rest is history. In the year 2015, the company produced its first terminal, the T-1000. We presented this model in the same year at the ICE London, iGaming and betting must-attend event.
The success story of top-performing terminals
It is important to emphasize that Stark Solutions is part of NSoft’s cluster, which gave it a good starting position from the very beginning. Stark’s first clients were already NSoft’s clients. They have recognized the potential and quality of Stark’s machines and used them for boosting their land-based business. The first clients were from our neighborhood, Montenegro and Serbia. After that, with the first clients from Western Europe, Stark’s expansion began.
At the moment, Stark terminals are entertaining punters on three continents. We are the exclusive suppliers for two Western European state lotteries and work with 30+ clients worldwide. All of this speaks in favour of the quality and highest standards by which our highly skilled welders, locksmiths, and machine engineers produce Stark betting terminals.
The development of the product offering was accompanied by global expansion, so currently, Stark has several models in its product portfolio.
The first model, the T-1000, has won the title of the best terminal on the market. Due to its modularity, customers can choose between three monitor variants and two body types. Separate spheres for money guarantee security and the modern design makes it aesthetically fit into any interior. The T-1000 has been exhibited twice at the prestigious G2E trade show in Las Vegas.
Following the market’s needs, Stark has produced the Wall-T, a terminal model with all the functionality of the T-1000 only in a smaller, three times lighter format. Exceptional technical characteristics, more accessible transport and space requirements, whether mounted on a wall, counter or bracket, make it extremely popular worldwide. Proof of this is the fact that Codere, Real Madrid’s official betting partner, has shown interest in Stark’s Wall-T terminal model and planned to equip their fun zone at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium with them.
The Stark product range has been complemented by a premium model of the betting terminal called Atom. This model is made exclusively for casinos and hotels. With its flashy external appearance, chrome-plated parts and lights, it brings the world of betting closer to the world of slot games and casinos.
The latest in the Stark family of betting terminals is last year’s novelty, in many ways specific, the D1 desk terminal. We see its full potential in large bet shops, with live betting being the most prominent product. Combined with screens on which it is possible to watch matches live, D1 is an indispensable part of the branch because it allows the player to act faster to change during the game. The screen built into the table, with a hidden body, fits perfectly into any space.
SSBT’s are here to stay
Last year, when the retail business was hit hard due to the pandemic and when operators from the gambling and betting industries switched to online, it was to be expected that our company would suffer certain losses. We beat that odds! The year 2020 was the best year for Stark so far. Last year we capitalised on all our efforts made in the past five years. Tireless investment in quality, performance, appearance came to fruition in the most unexpected time.
In the spirit of the pandemic, the terminals have proven to be exceptionally epidemiologically safe. They can be placed to ensure social distance, and STARK’s betting terminals have screens that are touch-sensitive to latex gloves.
If we consider the fact that the terminals have taken precedence in retail, to reduce operating costs and increase the number of payment points in one branch, we can only say that we are sure that the terminals are here to stay.
Stark’s production capacities are extended to meet the deadlines with current orders and this is promising.
Customization and branding for clients satisfaction
In the past 5 years, we have tried to follow market trends and provide our clients with the best product. Following trends and understanding clients’ real needs has resulted in world-renowned machines.
Our terminals are equipped with parts from exclusively reputable manufacturers from MeiSC Advance bill acceptors to Advantech industrial PC. They are adapted to work on all known software, and built-in special devices leave the easy possibility of additional software upgrades.
In terms of branding, we allow our customers to choose the terminal colour according to their needs. Clients can personalize each terminal with a luminous logo. Depending on the size of the order, it takes 6 to 8 weeks from the day of signing the contract to the delivery of the finished products.
The infographic showcases the success story of Stark’s top-performing terminals for the last five years.
New opportunities and sales growth in the future
This year, judging by the period behind us, we expect further sales growth and an increase in the number of clients.
We will continue to strive to maximize our products by listening to the feedback we receive from customers. On the business side, we have been planning to enter new markets for some time now – a couple of European countries and the North American market. Regarding production, we plan to make a new model of a freestanding terminal.
We will do our best to continue Stark’s positive story for years to come.
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Betting.za.com, one of South Africa’s leading resources for legal online betting information, has published its 2026 guide to online betting, aimed at helping local punters navigate licensed bookmakers, understand regulatory requirements, and make more informed betting decisions.
As South Africa’s betting market continues to expand, players are faced with more options than ever—alongside increasing confusion around legality, payments, and withdrawals. Betting.za.com’s updated 2026 hub focuses on a simple principle: online betting in South Africa should only be done through provincially licensed operators that offer transparent terms, secure banking, and responsible gambling tools.
A Legal-First Focus for South African Bettors
At the core of the 2026 update is an emphasis on regulation. Betting.za.com explains that online sports betting and horse racing betting are legal in South Africa when offered by bookmakers licensed by a provincial gambling board. These regulated platforms are required to meet minimum standards around player protection, payments, and responsible gambling.
To reduce misinformation, the site has expanded its Online Gambling Law section, breaking down how South Africa’s betting regulation works, the role of provincial authorities, and what players should check before registering—such as licence details, terms and conditions, and payment safeguards.
What’s New in the 2026 Betting.za.com Update
The 2026 guide is structured around three areas most important to everyday South African bettors.
1) Improved comparisons of licensed bookmakers
Betting.za.com’s updated bookmaker comparison pages focus on South African-facing operators, with each review built around the same practical checklist. Brands covered in the 2026 comparisons include:
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Hollywoodbets, highlighted as a well-established local bookmaker with strong horse racing coverage, major sports markets, and regular promotions for South African players.Plus free no deposit bonus offer on sign up.
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ZARbet, presented as a locally built bookmaker offering a streamlined betting experience and support for popular payment methods such as Ozow and SiD.
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10bet, noted for its broad sports coverage—particularly football—alongside a wide range of pre-match and in-play betting markets.
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JabulaBets, positioned as a multi-product platform combining sportsbook, casino-style games, and esports, with frequent promotions and loyalty-style incentives.
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Lucky Fish, profiled as a newer option offering a low-commitment welcome experience that combines sports betting with casino-style entertainment.
Each profile covers licensing details, trust signals, available sports and markets, promotions where applicable, local payment options, withdrawal expectations, and key terms players should review—allowing readers to compare bookmakers on substance rather than marketing hype.
2) A clearer “how to bet” guide for new players
The 2026 update strengthens Betting.za.com’s step-by-step walkthrough for first-time bettors. The guide covers the full betting journey, including choosing a licensed site, registering (and completing FICA checks where required), making a deposit, selecting a market, placing a bet, and withdrawing winnings.
To help beginners, the site also explains common betting terminology and formats—such as match results, totals, handicaps, accumulators, and odds—along with how returns are calculated. Practical considerations like minimum odds requirements on promotions, bet settlement rules, and the difference between bonus bets and withdrawable cash are also clearly outlined.
3) Local banking and payout expectations
Betting.za.com’s 2026 hub places strong emphasis on South African-friendly banking options, including EFT, debit and credit cards, and eWallet services such as Ozow and SiD. The guide explains what typically affects withdrawal timelines, including verification checks, banking cut-off times, and first-time withdrawal reviews.
Players are encouraged to review a bookmaker’s banking and payments page before depositing, paying close attention to supported methods, processing windows, and any limits or conditions that may apply.
How Betting.za.com Evaluates Betting Sites
Rather than simply listing operators, Betting.za.com outlines a 10-step review process designed to assess compliance and player experience. Key evaluation areas include:
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Provincial licensing and regulation
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Site security and transparent terms
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Registration and FICA requirements
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Support for local banking methods
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Promotions and sign-up offers (where applicable)
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Betting markets and odds depth
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Website and app performance
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Customer support responsiveness
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Withdrawal speed and reliability
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Responsible gambling tools such as limits, time-outs, and self-exclusion
Helping Players Avoid Illegal or High-Risk Platforms
A major theme of the 2026 guide is consumer protection. Betting.za.com highlights the distinction between licensed betting and activities not regulated under South African law. The site notes that while sports and horse racing betting are licensed, online casino-style interactive gambling is not regulated locally, and warns against offshore platforms due to risks such as delayed or frozen withdrawals and limited consumer recourse.
Players are advised to verify provincial licence details, confirm secure payment methods, and look for responsible gambling measures as key trust indicators.
Industry Comment
“South Africans shouldn’t have to guess whether a betting site is legal, or only discover the rules when it’s time to withdraw,” said Dennis Kumar, Chief Editor at Betting.za.com. “Our 2026 focus is clarity—reviewing licensed bookmakers, explaining how betting works in plain language, and helping players bet safely and responsibly.”
The updated 2026 guide, along with bookmaker reviews, betting tutorials, and legal explainers, is now available on Betting.za.com.
18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Terms and conditions apply.
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The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) is officially returning to France, with Major 2 of the 2026 season set to take over Paris’ iconic La Défense Arena. Tickets for the live audience days will go on general sale Thursday, February 12.
Running from May 20–24, RLCS Major 2 will bring the world’s best Rocket League teams to the French capital. The final three days of competition will be played live in front of fans at Paris La Défense Arena, the largest indoor arena in Europe, promising a blockbuster esports experience on a massive stage.
France has rapidly cemented its reputation as one of Rocket League’s most passionate strongholds. Last September, the Rocket League World Championship 2025 concluded in spectacular fashion in Lyon, where NRG Esports lifted the trophy in front of nearly 10,000 fans at the LDLC Arena. With 20 elite teams and 60 players representing every major region, the event showcased France’s electric atmosphere and growing influence as a global hub for top-tier Rocket League competition—momentum that now carries straight into Paris.
Following Major 1 in Boston, the world’s top teams will arrive in Paris to battle for a share of the $345,000 prize pool, along with crucial RLCS points that count toward qualification for the Rocket League World Championship later this year.
Tickets go on general sale Thursday, February 12 at 1 AM PT / 10 AM CET, with presale access opening on Wednesday, February 11. Fans can sign up through official Rocket League Esports channels to receive an exclusive presale link.
For full event details and ticket updates, visit the official Rocket League Competitive website.
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Betting.za.com, South Africa’s leading source for legal online betting information, has released its 2026 update aimed at helping local punters find licensed online betting options, compare reputable bookmakers, and understand what South African online gambling law does (and doesn’t) allow.
With South Africa’s betting market continuing to grow, players face more choice than ever — but also more noise. Betting.za.com’s 2026 hub is built around one simple idea: if you’re betting online, you should be doing it through bookmakers licensed by provincial gambling boards, supported by clear terms, secure payments, and responsible gambling tools.
A Legal-First Approach for Everyday Bettors
Betting.za.com positions its core content around regulated betting, highlighting that online betting is legal in South Africa when the operator is licensed by a provincial board. The site’s updated guidance explains that online sports betting and horse racing betting are legal when done through licensed operators, with clearer safeguards and standards associated with regulated platforms.
The platform also publishes an “Online Gambling Law” guide intended to reduce confusion and misinformation, breaking down how regulation works and what players should check before placing a bet (including licence details and the role of provincial authorities).
What Betting.za.com is Bringing to the Table in 2026
The 2026 update centres on three practical things South African bettors tend to care about most:
1) Better comparisons of licensed bookmakers
As part of the 2026 update, Betting.za.com’s bookmaker comparison pages include dedicated coverage of well-known South African-facing brands. Below are examples of brands covered in the 2026 comparisons, each profiled using the same checklist:
- Hollywoodbets is positioned as a trusted local name with especially strong horse racing coverage, alongside major sports markets and regular promotions for South African punters. Plus also free no deposit bonus offer on sign up with hollywoodbets.
- ZARbet is presented as a proudly South African bookmaker built around a simple, low-friction betting experience, with support for popular local payment options like Ozow and SiD.
- 10bet is highlighted for deep coverage across major sports — particularly football — plus a strong range of pre-match and in-play markets and a competitive welcome offer for new customers.
- JabulaBets is covered as an all-in-one platform combining sportsbook, online casino and esports, with a heavy emphasis on promotions, tournaments and VIP-style perks for active players.
- Lucky Fish is profiled as a newer entrant with a “try it first” style welcome, combining sports and casino-style entertainment and a no-deposit sign-up incentive.
Each operator profile is structured around the same practical checkpoints — licensing and trust signals, key sports and markets, promotions (where relevant), local payment options, withdrawal expectations, and the terms players should read before placing a bet — so readers can compare like-for-like instead of relying on hype.
2) A clearer “how to bet” path for new players
The 2026 update strengthens Betting.za.com’s step-by-step walkthrough for new users: choose a licensed site, register (including potential ID/FICA steps), deposit, pick a sport and market, place a bet, and withdraw. To reduce confusion for first-time punters, the guide also unpacks the betting language that frequently trips people up — covering common bet types and market formats such as match results, totals, handicaps, and accumulators, along with how odds translate into potential returns.
In addition, Betting.za.com highlights practical “first-bet” considerations, including minimum odds requirements on certain promotions, how bet settlement works, and the difference between bonus bets and withdrawable cash. The result is a clearer, more structured starting point designed to help new players move from registration to placing their first wager with fewer surprises.
3) Local banking and payout expectations
Betting.za.com’s 2026 hub highlights South African-friendly deposit routes — including EFT, cards, and eWallet options such as Ozow and SiD — while setting expectations around withdrawals and encouraging players to use trusted, regulated payment methods. The update adds more context around what typically affects payout timelines in real-world use, including verification requirements, banking cut-off times, first-time withdrawal checks, and the policies that can vary between operators.
Betting.za.com also emphasises the importance of reviewing a bookmaker’s banking and payments information before depositing, with a focus on supported methods, typical processing windows, and any common limits or conditions that may apply. By setting out these practical checkpoints in plain language, the guide aims to help players choose deposit and withdrawal methods with greater confidence and fewer friction points.
How Betting.za.com Rates Betting Sites
Rather than simply listing operators, Betting.za.com describes a 10-step evaluation process designed to separate reputable, compliant brands from those that fall short. The checklist includes:
- Licensing and regulation
- Security (such as SSL encryption) and transparent terms
- Ease of registration and FICA process
- Support for local banking methods (including SiD, Ozow, and EFT)
- Promotions and “no deposit” style offers (where applicable)
- Betting markets and odds depth across popular sports
- Site/app performance
- Customer support responsiveness
- Withdrawal speed (with reviewers claiming they confirm payout times)
- Responsible gambling tools such as deposit limits, time-outs, and self-exclusion
Spotlighting Popular SA Bookmakers and Key Trust Signals
In its “Best Sports Betting Sites in 2026” section, the site presents a short list of featured operators and includes trust markers such as licensing authorities and headline promo information. Examples on the page include operators regulated by bodies such as the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator, the Gauteng Gambling Board, and the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, depending on the brand.
Helping Punters Avoid Illegal or Risky Options
A major theme of the platform’s legal content is helping players understand the line between regulated betting and activities that South African law does not license. For example, Betting.za.com’s law guide states that while licensed sports betting is legal, online casino real money style “interactive gambling” products are not licensed in South Africa, and it warns against offshore casino sites due to risks such as frozen withdrawals and lack of consumer protection.
It also advises players to check for provincial licence details (often in a site footer or terms), verify secure payment methods, and look for responsible gambling measures as compliance signals.
Comment
“South Africans shouldn’t have to guess whether a betting site is legal, or learn the hard way which rules matter when it’s time to withdraw,” said Dennis Kumar, Chief Editor at Betting.za.com. “In 2026, we’re focused on clarity — reviewing licensed bookmakers, explaining how betting works in plain language, and pointing players to the information that helps them bet safely and responsibly.”
The updated 2026 guide, bookmaker reviews, betting how-tos, and legal explainers are available now on Betting.za.com.
18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Terms and conditions apply.
About Betting.za.com
Betting.za.com is a South Africa-focused information platform that publishes bookmaker reviews, betting guides, promotions coverage, and educational content designed to help players choose licensed options, understand key terms, and bet responsibly.
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