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IESF Concludes Regional Qualifiers for World Esports Championships

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African Qualifiers Wrap Up with Five Countries Securing a Spot in Bali

After two thrilling days of competition, the International Esports Federation (IESF) concluded the African regional qualifiers for the World Esports Championships this weekend. Morocco, Nigeria, Algeria, Ivory Coast, and Namibia topped the podiums and will advance directly to the 14th WE Championships in Bali, Indonesia, in December.

The African qualifiers marked the end of the regional qualifiers after several months of action-packed esports competition, including the Panam, Asian and European qualifiers across six game titles: CS:GO, Dota 2, PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legend: Bang Bang, Tekken 7 and eFootball. The winning nations of the regional qualifiers will automatically advance to the finals and the remaining countries will participate in a play-in phase for the last chance to qualify in the finals in Bali.

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The countries advancing in the Finals include:

CS:GO – Indonesia, Vietnam, Algeria, North Macedonia, Argentina

CS:GO Female – Poland, Indonesia, Namibia, Argentina

Dota 2 – Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Algeria, North Macedonia, Peru

PubG Mobile – Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Turkiye, Brazil

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MLBB – Malaysia, Indonesia, Namibia, Slovenia, Argentina

Tekken 7- Indonesia, Italy, Dominican Republic

eFootball – Indonesia, Serbia, Mexico

IESF President Vlad Marinescu said: “After an exciting round of regional qualifiers, we can’t wait to welcome the World Esports Family to Bali. Thank you to all our amazing hosts who made this qualifying round a success. Congratulations to the African nations who have just secured their spots and every other nation who fiercely competed to make it to the World Esports Championships Finals. We can’t wait to see everyone in action in just one month. The stage is set for an incredible competition in Bali!”

African Esports Vice President Emmanual Oyelakin said: “The Africa Regional Qualifiers was the first ever and it gave African gamers an opportunity to compete for Bali. This event has now produced the best gamers Africa has to offer and we look forward to taking on the rest of the world and making Africa shine.”

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The 2022 WE Championships Finals are scheduled to take place from December 1 to 12. The Finals will feature a record $500,000 prize pool, and it remains the sole international esports competition where players compete representing their countries. This year is expected to be the largest and most geographically diverse installment of the event to date.

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Altenar obtains National Manufacturer licence in South Africa

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Leading sportsbook provider prepares to debut in African market after rigorous certification process

Altenar, a leading sportsbook and iGaming software provider, has successfully obtained a licence from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB), marking a significant milestone in its expansion into the burgeoning South African market.

Altenar is now a registered and licenced National Manufacturer in the thriving jurisdiction, following a rigorous process. During the initial stages, several stakeholders were required to complete detailed KYC and compliance checks, as well as fill in significant paperwork to demonstrate the provider’s suitability.

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This latest market debut demonstrates Altenar’s position as a sought-after partner with a flexible and localised solution. The opportunity opens up the doors to further expansion on the African continent and demonstrates its appeal to operators across multiple continents.

Sam Hill, Sales Director at Altenar, said: “Altenar is delighted to receive our licence to supply our sportsbook solution into South Africa. It is another significant step for us globally and is a key target market for us to further establish our product. We’re confident we have all the necessary product features and quality to offer the best solution on the market. This is across core sports such as football and racing, as well as offering customers the ease to prioritise key local content and sports via our highly flexible UI/UX.

“There are also a variety of ways that we support seamless cross-sell between products, which in a market such as South Africa, with the popularity of all verticals, will stand us and our customers in good stead. We are looking forward to the future in South Africa and the wider African market.”

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SYNOT Games Expands to the Nigerian Market Through a Strategic Partnership with betBonanza

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SYNOT Games, a leading global casino game developer, has announced its expansion into the Nigerian iGaming market through a new partnership with betBonanza.

As a result of this collaboration, betBonanza players will have access to SYNOT Games‘ acclaimed portfolio of over 150 unique and engaging titles. The initial launch will feature ten highly popular games, including Aztec Jaguar Megaways, All Ways Queen, Forest Maiden, and Rio Mystery Night. The operator will continue to expand its offering, adding five new games each week until the full portfolio becomes available.

By joining forces, SYNOT Games and betBonanza aim to meet the growing demand for premium gaming content in Nigeria’s thriving market, setting a new standard for entertainment and innovation.

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Unity Nwanze, Business Operations Manager at betBonanza, said: “We are excited to expand our Casino game portfolio with the addition of SYNOT Games! It’s a great opportunity to present our players with fun games and thrilling ways to win. We look forward to a rewarding partnership.”

Kristína Ďaďová, Sales Manager at SYNOT Games, added: “Our goal is to provide the highest level of entertainment and by partnering with betBonanza, we will be able to offer top-quality games to a whole new audience. I believe this cooperation will strengthen our position in a market as demanding as Nigeria.”

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888bets Goes Live in Malawi

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888bets has launched in Malawi, expanding the online operator’s presence across Africa.

The brand, which is a joint venture between 888 owner evoke and 888Africa, unveiled a television advert to support its entry into its latest market.

888Africa co-founder and CEO Christopher Coyne said: “Delighted to announce that 888Africa has now launched into our seventh African market with Malawi. We are live from today [Friday, November 29].

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“I’m so proud of the work of the outstanding 888Africa teams, too many to mention in the run to get us live, but I will note Alex Rutherford [888Africa chief growth officer] for his work on licensing, and I’ll mention also Andrew Lee [chief revenue officer], Steven McIntosh [VP product] and Zeljka Perkovic for their massive contributions on the project side.”

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