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TVBET Strikes Partnership with African bookmaker LionsBet

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6 years ago

December 15, 2020

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TVBET continues to expand its presence in Africa, and as a part of its growth across the continent, the B2B provider announces a strategic partnership with LionsBet. This new collaboration is a substantial step towards TVBET’s ambitions in gaining a strong foothold within Africa. This deal is mutually beneficial for both companies and is aimed to diversify LionsBet’s portfolio and ensure a wider reach of TVBET’s contents.

TVBET is a world’s leading B2B provider of live-streaming games, which was founded in 2016. TVBET’s main objective is to provide casino and betting operators with the most up-to-date betting contents using cutting-edge technology. The provider currently delivers its live streaming products to more than 170 partners across the globe. Henceforth, TVBET’s top-notch TV-games will be available in LionsBet’s services range.

LionsBet is an online gaming and betting operator that offers the largest selection of online virtual games and sports betting options. The company is licensed in Nigeria by the Lagos State Lotteries Board as well as the Betting Control and Licensing Board in Zambia. The brand offers a comprehensive sportsbook product that covers football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, and hockey, among other events. Virtual games are also available on the LionsBet platform, with more than 50 gaming options from an array of leading providers. The partnership will give LionsBet access to all the 12 certified games drawn from TVBET’s award-winning portfolio.

Akram Bacha, Director of LionsBet, said: “We wanted something unique and powerful. We did plenty of detailed research in the market, competition looked almost the same in Nigeria and Zambia. This is where we felt very sure that TVBET live games will do the job for us.” he added later: “2020, taught us a lot of things in this industry, especially in African markets. Punters made a big shift towards online betting. Live sessions and duration increased a lot, TVBET Live Games came to fulfill our product and satisfy our customer base. It was a very easy integration as our CTO informed me and the team was very helpful and friendly. We are keen that TVBET will maintain its professionalism towards the business, and together we can achieve several peaks.”

This collaboration will allow both companies to strengthen their positions in Africa even further and reach their players. Moreover, clients of LionsBet and TVBET will have special jackpots and bonuses.

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Ellis Park Stadium signs five-year naming rights deal with 10bet

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7 days ago

July 6, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Johannesburg venue rebrands as 10bet Ellis Park under new partnership agreement.

Ellis Park Stadium has signed a five-year naming rights agreement with sportsbook brand 10bet, rebranding the Johannesburg venue as 10bet Ellis Park.

10bet Africa Marketing VP Michelle Colborne said: “We are incredibly proud to announce 10bet as the official naming rights partner of Ellis Park Stadium,” adding, “This is more than a naming rights agreement; it is the start of an exciting journey with a stadium that has played such a powerful role in South African sport.”

Ellis Park Stadium Managing Director Pieter Burger said the deal marks “a fresh and exciting chapter for the stadium,” adding: “We are delighted to welcome 10bet into the Ellis Park family as our official naming rights partner.”

10bet brand ambassador and former Springbok Butch James said: “Ellis Park has always been one of the most iconic stadiums in world rugby, and it’s fantastic to see 10bet committing to such a significant partnership.”

The parties said the partnership will focus on improving the matchday experience and, “in partnership with the relevant stakeholders,” supporting the inner-city project around the stadium precinct.

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PopOK Gaming sponsors Botswana’s TT Cup Challenge horse racing event

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1 week ago

July 3, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Organisers say the annual community race drew more than 3,500 spectators, with Botswana Gambling Authority and the Ministry of Sport and Arts involved.

PopOK Gaming has sponsored Botswana’s annual TT Cup Challenge Horse Racing Event, backing the community race as it drew what organisers described as its biggest crowd to date.

The company said this year’s TT Cup Challenge attracted more than 3,500 spectators from neighbouring villages. The event is positioned as a community sports fixture celebrating Botswana’s horse racing tradition.

PopOK Gaming said it worked alongside long-standing partners including the Botswana Gambling Authority and the Ministry of Sport and Arts, and with TT Cup founder Mr. Tymon and other sponsors, to support delivery of the event.

The company also used the event for stakeholder engagement, saying its team met with Mr. Kemorwale, CEO of the Botswana Gambling Authority, and the Hon. Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng. PopOK Gaming said discussions covered the future of Botswana’s gaming sector, industry development, and opportunities for collaboration.

PopOK Gaming said the sponsorship forms part of its wider strategy to build partnerships in regulated markets while supporting community engagement and responsible industry development.

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SpringbokCasino ties July free spins to ‘Minions in the Wild’ campaign

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2 weeks ago

June 30, 2026

Wladimir P.

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SpringbokCasino.co.za has launched a July promotion offering players 25 free spins on SpinLogic slot title Seahorse Surge, using coupon code MINIONS. The operator said the offer is valid throughout July on its South Africa-facing site.

The campaign is positioned around a “Minions in the Wild – Nature’s Greatest Helpers” theme, timed to coincide with the release window of a new Minions film. SpringbokCasino’s creative frames the promotion through five animal “archetypes” — meerkats, hyenas, dassies, warthogs and elephants — as analogies for different styles of play.

“Every ecosystem needs its helpers, and every winning session needs the right mix of patience, timing, and a little bit of glorious chaos,” said Daniel Van Wyke, Casino Manager at SpringbokCasino. “This July, we celebrate South Africa’s wildest ‘Minions’—and give our players 25 free spins to cause some fun trouble of their own.”

SpringbokCasino described Seahorse Surge as featuring “cascading wins and rising multipliers.”

The press release also links to a video version of the story hosted at https://lyceum.video/casinonews/260701/260701.mp4.

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