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South Africa’s best World Cricket Championship 3 players stand the chance to compete on the Red Bull M.E.O. global stage

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2 years ago

May 9, 2022

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Open to all – won by one. The Red Bull Mobile Esports Season 5 Open (M.E.O.) comes to South Africa this year with World Cricket Championship 3. The search is now on for the best World Cricket Championship 3 players to represent South Africa at the global final featuring teams from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka taking place later in the year.

Players can register on World Cricket Championship 3, which can be downloaded on the Apple or Google Play Store for free, and take part in the competition to stand the mobile gaming experience of a lifetime. Players create their team and compete against the AI and stand the chance to be placed in the top 8 leader board of the competition. The Top 8 will then compete in person at the Red Bull M.E.O S5 national final taking place at Imperial Wanderers Cricket Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday 28 May 2022.

Red Bull athlete and Proteas player, Kagiso Rabada, encourages aspiring mobile esports players to take part in the tournament. “Cricket fans can get in on the action by signing up for in Red Bull MEO Season 5. With cricket being one of the most followed sports in the world, it’s cool to have the opportunity to connect with other cricket lovers through this competition.” says Kagiso Rabada.

P.R. Rajendran, Co-Founder and CEO, Next Wave Multimedia, said, we are very optimistic around the participation in season 5. WCC 3 association with Red Bull is highly anticipated by many youngsters and cricket fans to participate and compete. With every season, we are increasing our reach to engage maximum number of cricket followers and gamers. This is one of the unique competitions held at an international level, where the winner gets a chance to represent their country to become a global champion.

Red Bull will also be hitting key student and cricket fan player zones throughout May giving players the chance to grab a can and qualify. These player zones will be happening in Johannesburg, Potchefstroom, Bloemfonten, Gqeberha, Durban and Cape Town.

As the tournament is open for all, players of Red Bull M.E.O. have the unique chance to compete against top mobile esports players and other well-known players. If you actively want to compete, you can find more information on the tournament and how to register on www.redbull.co.za/meo

Africa

Hub88 partners with LiveGames to enhance content offering

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5 days ago

April 24, 2024

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Hub88 has partnered with live casino supplier LiveGames, further strengthening its product offering by adding a unique range of content to its platform.

LiveGames provides fully customisable online live dealer games and branded tables including the first vertical roulette table in the sector, along with crash games and the widely played Tombola.

The supplier delivers experiences with a player-focused design, easy to use mobile interface, and high-resolution broadcasts.

The partnership will support LiveGames’ goal to further expand in international markets, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America where Hub88 has a strong presence.

The deal showcases Hub88’s commitment to grow its ecosystem of partners, offering a diverse portfolio of products and content.

Ollie Castleman, Head of Hub88, said: “We’re thrilled to unveil this strategic partnership with LiveGames which sees us add a great provider to our platform, one that utilises modern technology to offer bespoke and personalised gaming experiences to players.

“We are looking forward to collaborating and strengthening our content library with their diverse games.”

The LiveGames Team said: “Our journey started in a small studio and as a team, we are excited about now expanding to every corner of the world together with Hub88 and their extensive operator network.

“We are committed to promoting innovation in the industry and this partnership will support us on that mission.”

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NE Group powers 888bets launch in Angola

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1 week ago

April 22, 2024

George Miller

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NE Group, a leading B2B iGaming software supplier, has teamed up with online gambling operator 888 to launch 888bets for the Angolan market.

888Africa was originally set up to operate 888 brands in online betting and gaming markets across hand-picked regulated countries within Africa. Angolan sports bettors will now have seamless access to online sports betting through 888bets.co.ao

NE Group specialises in offering innovative, lightweight front-end solutions for best-in-class iGaming experiences. An extensive localised knowledge is the inspiration behind a platform that is renowned for flexibility and adaptation for unique African preferences. Together with 888, the platform delivers smooth gameplay across diverse data speed environments – essential for broad accessibility in Africa.

For the first time in the country, Angolan bettors will have the opportunity to experience the acclaimed Aviator crash-game on the platform. Additionally, the new site incorporates built-in features and tools for Responsible Gaming teams to monitor and support safe gaming practices

NE Group CEO Imran Bukhari said: “It’s brilliant to see the 888bets sportsbook launch in Angola to bring sports betting fans an experience they deserve. Our specialised sports betting platform and lightweight frontend solution for Africa allows 888bets to quickly scale.”

888bets added: “As a country with huge potential, we expect big things from our launch in Angola. Working with NE Group has enabled us to deliver an experience that sports bettors will love and that is enriched with engaging products.”

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BMM Testlabs Continues Its Expansion in Africa with New Licenses in Botswana and Nigeria to Test Land-Based and Digital Products

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3 weeks ago

April 8, 2024

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BMM Testlabs (BMM; or the Company), the world’s original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance and certification services, today announced that it has been approved to provide compliance testing, inspections, and certification services for the African countries of Botswana and Nigeria.

The Botswana Gambling Authority and the National Lottery Regulatory Commission in Nigeria, the official gaming regulatory bodies in those states, granted BMM licenses for the land-based and digital gaming markets in the two African countries.

BMM, which opened its office in South Africa in October 2004, is now able to provide comprehensive compliance testing and inspection services for most regulated markets across Africa.

BMM`s Senior Vice President, Africa, Zeena Rossouw said, We are honored that the gaming authorities in Botswana and Nigeria have demonstrated their trust in BMM to license us for product testing and certification. As regulation gains momentum across the continent, the African gaming market offers even more promise for BMM. With a focus on safeguarding the African gaming industry and all its stakeholders, BMM looks forward to working with suppliers and operators to accelerate the deployment of new technologies and products.