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Intelitics makes Africa push with KingMakers deal

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4 years ago

February 17, 2022

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Intelitics, the leading performance marketing and analytics platform provider, has been chosen by tier-one African operator, KingMakers, to power the customer acquisition program for its hugely popular BetKing brand.

Under the deal, Intelitics will deliver is data-driven premium product suite and cutting-edge platform which the operator will use to manage all affiliate and paid media activity. This includes real-time media campaign monitoring and player tracking.

The platform and product suite will also allow BetKing’s affiliate partners to access real-time data and analytics as well as flexible pixel tracking. This in turn means they can effectively manage their own campaigns and monitor their effectiveness quickly and easily.

BetKing has emerged as a leading online sportsbook operator across key African markets including Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia and will be launching shortly in Ghana. The operator has more than 20,000 betting shops across Nigeria via a network of agents.

The deal with BetKing marks Intelitics’ arrival in the fast-growing African market. To date, it has been mostly focused on the US and Europe where it has built a roster of partners that include some of the biggest operators and affiliates in the business.

Allan Petrilli, VP of Sales and Growth at Intelitics, said: “We are proud to have been selected by KingMakers to power the customer acquisition efforts for its incredibly popular BetKing brand as it continues to drive growth across key African markets.

“Our platform has been designed so that it is easy to manage and use for both operators and affiliates, with unrivalled access to real-time data at its heart. This gives operators and affiliates the power to see how their campaigns are performing and adjust course if need be.

“It is great to have made our debut in Africa with such a prestigious operator partner and we look forward to strengthening our position in the region over the coming months.”

Neil Bothma, CEO at Betking Nigeria, said: “BetKing is one of the fastest-growing sportsbook brands in Africa and we want to ensure that all customer acquisition is being guided by data to ensure we are achieving the absolute best results and ROI.

“In Intelitics we have a platform provider that can deliver this insight in real-time allowing us and our affiliate partners to maximise customer acquisition campaigns. This is a major deal for us, and we look forward to working closely with the Intelitics team.”

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

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2 days 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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5 days 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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Booming Games renews Hollywoodbets Durban July activation partnership

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5 days ago

June 30, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Provider plans on-site game demos and a new Golden Gallop release on Hollywoodbets later this year.

Booming Games has renewed its activation partnership with Hollywoodbets for the Hollywoodbets Durban July, returning for a second year at the event at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse.

The company said it will run a cowboy-themed stand aligned with the event’s “Country Allure” theme, offering demo versions of games and a branded “Spin and Win” wheel for prizes. Booming Games added that Founder Max Niehusen, Vice President of Product Moritz Blume, and Head of Africa Solomon Godwin will attend.

Ahead of the event, Booming Games said it has been running a nationwide giveaway offering prizes including VIP experiences at the Hollywoodbets Durban July and a soccer shirt signed by Ronaldinho.

The companies also pointed to a broader commercial pipeline, with Booming Games stating that new releases are set to go live on the Hollywoodbets platform later this year. One of those is Golden Gallop Hold and Win Extreme 10,000, which Booming Games described as the latest entry in its Golden Gallop series, featuring a 5×3 grid, 25 fixed paylines, a maximum win potential of 12,000x, and bonus features.

Solomon Godwin, Head of Africa at Booming Games, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Hollywoodbets for the Hollywoodbets Durban July again this year, and the launch of the latest game in the Golden Gallop series is the perfect way to celebrate. This year’s event also marks two years since we launched in South Africa, one of the world’s fastest growing and most exciting casino gaming markets.”

Wayde Dorkin, Head of Product at Hollywoodbets, said: “Booming Games is a key partner for Hollywoodbets, and we are pleased to be building on last year’s collaboration at the Hollywoodbets Durban July. In a crowded market, the quality of Booming Games’ offering and customer-focused approach to game development provides the foundations for a long and fruitful partnership, which we hope will remain strong for many years to come.”

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