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Quanta Expands Its Footprint In Africa

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Quanta is delighted to announce that it has secured a local license to operate lotteries in Zambia through the acquisition of a majority stake of local company Pleasure Sports Innovations Ltd. This is Quanta’s second lottery license in Africa following its majority acquisition of International Lottery and Gaming Limited, the operator of Naija Lottery in Nigeria. The introduction of Quanta’s innovative blockchain lottery and accompanying digital services provided via Quanta Pay is expected soon after the commencement of business operations in Q3 2020.

Pleasure Sports Innovations Ltd is licensed by Zambia’s Gaming Commission and is a fast growing betting and smart solutions company leveraging the power of blockchain to serve its customers. The company is also positioning to launch the first end-to-end blockchain lottery in the region following its cooperation with Quanta. “We are excited about the opportunity to work with Quanta to develop and provide a social impact lottery that will contribute to selected good causes whilst creating value for Zambia and its citizens.” commented Darius Sinkamba, CEO of Pleasure Sports Innovations.

Quanta will use its core market in Nigeria as the basis to develop and launch innovative Africa-centric gaming and fintech products in new markets it secures across the continent. Quanta’s successful acquisition of Naija Lottery in 2018 established Quanta as the first blockchain lottery company to operate a traditional lottery, and is the basis for its ambitious growth plans for the region in 2020 and beyond.

Quanta’s acquisition of Pleasure Sports Innovations was led by Quanta Africa SVP John Kamara and Quanta CEO Harmen Brenninkmeijer from Quanta Africa’s base of operations in Nairobi Kenya. This acquisition sees Quanta expand its presence into the southern African state which has a population of almost 18 million and GDP of more than USD 25 billion. According to Zambian Watchdog, iGaming in South Africa is fast becoming a vast and lucrative market, with countries such as Zambia leading the charge. This has led to social impact from economic growth to job creation to increasingly mobile-friendly generation from the growing middle class Millenials (Gen Y). Unicef quoted that Zambia has an estimated median age of 16.7 years which is one of the lowest in the world with the vast majority of these Millenials potentially embarking on the latest technology. Improved mobile connectivity and lower data costs for Zambian have led to the number of mobile internet users reaching a new record high of 7.1 million users, with a vast proportion wagering regularly online thru a smartphone or tablet device. According to ZICTA statistics, the penetration of internet and mobile phone users was 62.7% and 97.2% respectively, one of the highest in sub-Saharan Africa as investment growth in Information and Communication Technology is testament to the future of the new technologies.

Zambia has made significant achievements in the education sector since 2000. According to Unicef, enrolment in primary education reached 3.3 million in 2017, up from 1.6 million in 2000. Girls are now enrolling in primary school in the same numbers as boys. But there are an estimated 800,000 school-aged children that are out of school. Access to early childhood education is low with only 26 per cent of children entering Grade 1 with any such experience. One can imagine the unlimited possibilities for many children who decide to study and embrace the new blockchain technologies which is an area that Quanta is happy to work in cooperation with the education sector and communities.

Quanta enters into South African region along with its business roadmap. Besides, Quanta builds its local representative office, Quanta Africa, in Nairobi, Kenya in this quarter with John Kamara as SVP/Managing Director. John is an experienced marketing, business growth and market acquisition executive with over 20 years in the international gaming industry.

On the expansion into Zambia, Quanta Africa MD John Kamara: “We see the acquisition of Pleasure Sports in Zambia as a key step forward in our ambition to maintain Quanta’s position as the leading operator of blockchain-based gaming, lottery and fintech solutions in Africa. Zambia represents an exciting opportunity to expand our footprint in a smart young country with a stable currency whilst providing much needed revenue to good causes as well as the opportunity for players to win attractive prizes.”

Harmen Brenninkmeijer, CEO of Quanta, commented on the new business expansion. “The new entrance in Zambia will play a pivotal role for Quanta to build a blockchain network in Africa, with lottery at the core of our strategy. We will give an additional use case of our blockchain technology which will further support regional acceptance of the technology, our products and company.”

Following the establishment of business operations, Quanta plans to launch a lottery and a sports betting product, with both ultimately being supported via Quanta Pay, Quanta’s digital services hub that provides payments as well as additional digital services in the future.

“2020 is set to be a very interesting year for Quanta,” continued Brenninkmeijer. “We have worked hard to establish a rapid turnaround and are now starting to see the impact our focus has had on the outlook of Quanta’s new business development. As a blockchain technology company, we now have interests in two major African markets that typically would go to traditional technology companies. It is an enormous endorsement for Quanta, the team, our technology and products that we are able to make this announcement and we are excited to develop a product offering that Zambian customers can positively engage with.”

More is to come in the new roadmap: https://www.quantalottery.com/roadmap/

About Quanta:
Quanta is a pioneer in the development of blockchain solutions for gaming. In 2017, the company launched the first licensed blockchain lottery, fully utilising blockchain together with its NMI-certified random number generator, Randao, which is entirely built and operated on blockchain. Quanta’s utility token, QNTU trades on six renowned cryptocurrency exchanges including HitBTC and Bit-Z.

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Hollywoodbets to deploy ClearStake’s ID by Bank for improved player verification

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Hollywoodbets has agreed to integrate ClearStake’s ID by Bank solution as the operator looks to streamline and enhance its customer due diligence (CDD) processes.

Through the partnership, Hollywoodbets customers in the United Kingdom will soon be able to verify their identity within seconds using their banking app, removing the need to manually upload identity documents.

ClearStake’s technology is also proven to significantly reduce the operational workload associated with CDD checks.

Tyla Labuschagne, Compliance Manager at Hollywoodbets, said: “Customer due diligence is a critical part of operating responsibly. By integrating ClearStake’s ID by Bank solution, we can make identity verification faster and more intuitive for customers, while significantly reducing the manual workload for our teams. This allows us to improve compliance outcomes, streamline operations and remove friction at key moments in the player journey.”

Martin Burt, CEO of ClearStake, added: “One of the biggest challenges operators face is completing customer due diligence efficiently without creating unnecessary friction for customers or operational teams. By enabling customers to verify their identity securely through their banking app via ID by Bank, operators like Hollywoodbets can complete CDD checks in seconds, reduce reliance on manual document reviews and strengthen compliance outcomes.”

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Booming Games teams up with Agreegain to power continued African growth

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  • Booming Games has teamed up with Agreegain to drive growth in various markets throughout Africa.
  • Booming Games will utilize Agreegain’s aggregation platform to link with casino operators throughout the continent.

Booming Games, a top supplier of high-quality gaming content, has today revealed a strategic alliance with Agreegain, a rapidly expanding iGaming solutions provider. This action will stimulate a fresh surge of growth for Booming Games throughout Africa, as the company aims to quickly broaden its international footprint in regulated markets.

The collaboration will link Booming Games with numerous casino operators in Africa via Agreegain’s game aggregation platform, employing advanced technology to provide compliant, quick integrations effortlessly. Booming Games’ titles will be accessible on Agreegain’s API platform, utilized by top operators throughout Africa. The platform features more than 10,000 games, which encompass slots, live casino options, and table games.

Booming Games is launching more titles than ever and aims to enhance both the quantity and quality of its lineup in 2026. Teaming up with Agreegain further exemplifies its commitment to delivering top-notch games to players worldwide, as Booming Games will extend the availability of these titles throughout Africa.

The collaboration reinforces Booming Games’ dedication to providing an exceptional experience for players through the use of advanced technology. With each new game, Booming Games also creates customized content for specific markets. The gaming sector in Africa has recently exceeded $600 million in revenue, presenting a distinct opportunity for Booming Games to grow its offerings.

Solomon Godwin, Head of Africa at Booming Games, said: “We are thrilled to announce our new strategic partnership with Agreegain, marking an exciting milestone forward in enhancing our gaming offering. This collaboration strengthens our commitment in delivering innovative gaming experience and engaging gameplay to players globally.”

Maria Afzaal, Senior Partner Manager at Agreegain, said: “Partnering with Booming Games marks an exciting step forward in expanding our portfolio with a leading provider known for its dynamic and engaging slot content. Licensed in all major jurisdictions, most notably Malta and the United Kingdom, Booming Games demonstrates a strong commitment to quality, compliance, and innovation — making them a valuable addition to our growing network of trusted global partners.”

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Blueprint Gaming Expands into South Africa Through Strategic Partnership with Hollywoodbets

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Blueprint Gaming™ has enhanced its foothold in the South African market via a major alliance with top operator Hollywoodbets, offering a wider range of its globally acclaimed slot titles to players in the area.

Although Blueprint has been operational in South Africa since late 2025, this agreement signifies its initial significant launch with a top-tier operator in the country, highlighting a key advancement in its long-term regional plan.

Through the collaboration, Hollywoodbets will launch a variety of Blueprint’s most recognized and top-performing games, featuring its successful Cash Strike series and the consistently favored Fishin’ Frenzy, along with a selection of celebrated IP-based titles like Ted™.

Blueprint has established a reputation for merging well-known intellectual property with robust mathematical models and focused gameplay, producing titles that consistently appeal across regulated markets. The addition of this portfolio to Hollywoodbets’ live game selection further enriches the operator’s content variety, offering players reliable games supported by global performance credentials.

South Africa ranks among the most advanced and established gaming markets in Africa, backed by a strong regulatory system and a rich history of retail betting. As digital adoption speeds up and online casinos keep rising in popularity, the market offers substantial long-term growth opportunities for high-quality content providers.

Through a collaboration with Hollywoodbets, one of the leading betting brands in the country, Blueprint gains instant access to a vast, active customer base along with extensive local market knowledge. The partnership enables the studio to achieve significant growth in South Africa, while also creating a strategic base for broader expansion throughout the African continent.

Sam Haggblom, Director of Business Development at Blueprint Gaming™, said: “South Africa represents a compelling opportunity for Blueprint. It is a mature and well-established market with a clear appetite for high-quality online casino content.

“Introducing our wide and performance-focused portfolio through Hollywoodbets allows us to showcase the depth and versatility of our games to a new audience. We see strong long-term potential not only in South Africa but across the wider African landscape.”

Wayde Dorkin, Head of Product at Hollywoodbets, added: “Blueprint Gaming’s portfolio has delivered consistent results across multiple regulated markets worldwide.

“The addition of established brands such as Cash Strike and Fishin’ Frenzy further strengthens our online casino offering, enabling us to continue providing players with proven, high-quality and internationally recognised content.”

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