Africa
BetConstruct Secures Prestigious Best Online Sportsbook Provider Award at SiGMA Africa 2024
BetConstruct, a leading force in the online gaming industry, has been awarded the Best Online Sportsbook Provider at the SiGMA Africa Awards 2024. This recognition is a testament to BetConstruct’s commitment to delivering unparalleled sports betting experiences.
The SiGMA Africa Awards 2024 brings together industry leaders and pioneers, recognising those who push the boundaries and contribute significantly to the sector’s advancement.
BetConstruct is transforming the online gaming industry with a focus on customer-centric solutions and consistent excellence. Boasting a wide-ranging portfolio of sports betting and gaming products, BetConstruct is recognised as an essential partner in the global market, dedicated to enhancing both user experience and partner satisfaction. The Best Online Sportsbook Provider award celebrates not just the company’s historical achievements but also its ambitious future endeavours.
Africa
Playson launches online casino games in Nigeria via BetKing deal
Playson has partnered with KingMakers to launch a selection of its online casino titles in Nigeria through the operator group’s sportsbook and gaming brand, BetKing.
Under the agreement, Playson will distribute a portfolio of games to BetKing players via the EveryMatrix aggregation platform. The supplier said the games have been rebuilt and optimised for African audiences.
First titles live include Coin Strike: Hold and Win, Energy Coins: Hold and Win, and Sevens & Fruits: 20 lines.
Conor Jenner, Senior Sales Manager at Playson, said: “Partnering with KingMakers is another exciting step in our expansion across Africa, a region that continues to present significant opportunities for growth and innovation.
“BetKing has built a formidable reputation and loyal player base in Nigeria and beyond, making them an ideal partner for our content. We are particularly pleased to launch with a selection of games optimised specifically for African markets, ensuring players receive a highly engaging entertainment experience from day one.”
Nick Baker at KingMakers, said: “Playson’s portfolio features a strong mix of proven-performing content and engaging gameplay, making this partnership an excellent addition to our casino offering.
“We are committed to delivering first-class entertainment experiences for our players, and integrating games tailored for our markets supports that ambition while strengthening the quality of content available through BetKing.”
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Africa
WorldGaming Enters into Partnership with African iGaming Alliance
WorldGaming has entered into a partnership with the African iGaming Alliance. The first major initiative delivered through the partnership will be the launch of the Africa Summit at iGB L!VE London, taking place on July 1. The business-critical Summit brings together African regulators, international operators, suppliers and industry stakeholders to explore market development and market entry, regulatory cooperation, investment opportunities and sustainable growth across the continent.
Sponsored by SmartSoft Gaming, the Africa Summit will bring together local regulators and operators for direct insight into the regulatory priorities, commercial opportunities and market dynamics shaping gaming in African markets.
Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe, former Botswana gambling regulator and CEO of the African iGaming Alliance, said the partnership would help position African markets to play a more active role in shaping the global gaming conversation.
“Africa is one of the most dynamic and strategically important regions in global gaming. Through our partnership with WorldGaming, we want to ensure African regulators, policymakers and industry leaders are not just part of the global conversation, but helping to shape it.
“The Africa Summit at iGB L!VE will be the first expression of that partnership, creating a platform for practical collaboration, knowledge exchange and sustainable market growth.”
Stuart Hunter, Managing Director of WorldGaming, said the partnership reflected the company’s commitment to supporting operators and suppliers looking to understand and enter high-growth markets.
“We are delighted to be working with the African iGaming Alliance to launch the Africa Summit at iGB L!VE.
“Africa represents one of the most important growth opportunities in global gaming, but success depends on market knowledge, regulatory understanding and trusted local engagement. The Summit has been created to give delegates exactly that.”
The Africa Summit agenda will cover a wide range of business-critical topics including regulatory cooperation, growth through best practice, the future of taxation, adapting global products for local audiences, sports betting, responsible gaming, player protection and integrity, AML, mobile money, KYC and player acquisition.
The programme will also include region-specific roundtables focused on markets across west, east and southern Africa.
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Africa
Gaming Tech Summit Africa convenes regulators and operators in Nairobi
Gaming Tech Summit Africa (GTSA) brought regulators, policymakers and gaming industry stakeholders to Nairobi on 4 June for its third edition, hosted at the Argyle Grand Hotel.
Organisers positioned the event around the theme “Building Africa’s Sustainable & Scalable Gaming Tech Industry,” with agenda focus areas including taxation, consumer protection, enforcement against illegal operators, and the role of digital payments in fast-growing online betting and gaming markets.
The press release cited market projections that Africa’s online betting and gaming sector could grow from an estimated US$12.7 billion in 2026 to US$19.4 billion by 2030, framing the sector as increasingly relevant to public revenue, investor confidence and regulatory consistency across jurisdictions.
Kenya’s hosting role was highlighted as a key context point, with organisers pointing to its status as a major gaming and digital payments market. The summit also said it was officially endorsed by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya.
“Africa’s gaming industry has reached a stage where growth must be matched by responsibility, structure and long-term thinking,” said David Moshi,Managing Director at Velex Advisory. “The value of this summit lies in bringing the right people into one room to have honest conversations about where the industry is headed and what must be done to build a stronger foundation. Our ambition goes beyond hosting a successful summit; it is to support a more connected, transparent and sustainable gaming ecosystem across Africa.”
Companies named as participants included Afitech, 1xBet, BetConstruct, SharpVision, Aviator, BMM Testlabs and Evidentia AI, among others.
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