Africa
Metropolitan Gaming Announces Completion of Acquisition of Caesars’ European and African Assets

Metropolitan Gaming Limited has announced that it has completed its acquisition of the European and African casino businesses of Caesars Entertainment.
With the completion of the transaction on July 16, Metropolitan Gaming, an investment company wholly owned by Silver Point Capital (Silver Point) and its affiliates, today owns and operates casinos in 11 locations across the UK, Egypt and South Africa, including the iconic Empire Casino in Leicester Square.
“We are very excited about the opportunity to acquire a number of historic and high-end casinos in the United Kingdom. The acquisition fits well with Silver Point’s focus on investing in high-quality businesses at opportune times,” Edward Mulé, Founding Partner of Silver Point, said.
“I am excited to join the amazing team at Metropolitan Gaming. The world, the global economy, and the hospitality industry have been rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic, but I believe that this team is well positioned to lead a strong rebound of this business, benefitting from their experience and expertise, and a partner that is committed to invest. We intend to focus on job creation and investment in this historic business as we partner with our employees, regulators and the communities in which we operate to create a safe, fun and memorable experience for our customers that is second to none,” Michael Silberling, the newly appointed CEO of Metropolitan Gaming, said.
Rice Voelker and CBRE acted as financial advisors to Silver Point Capital. Allen & Overy LLP, Memery Crystal LLP, Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy, Werksmans Attorneys, Cains Advocates and Shepherd & Wedderburn LLP acted as Silver Point’s legal counsel. Latham & Watkins, LLP acted as Caesars’ legal counsel.
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Female Protea Team for the Counter Strike 2 esports title to do battle against Namibia – AEC25

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.
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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Africa
EGT Digital has expanded its partnership with Bangbet in Nigeria

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

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.”
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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