Africa
SA20 and Betway announce landmark multi-year title sponsorship partnership
Leading global online betting and gaming brand Betway, has been announced as the title sponsor of SA20, bringing to life the Betway SA20. The strategic multi-year partnership will amplify both brands in key territories around the world, giving the Betway SA20 a global footprint in its inaugural year.
SA20 joins Betway’s enviable sponsorship portfolio that includes agreements with Cricket South Africa and Cricket West Indies. The Super Group-owned brand also have a brand ambassador agreement with globally renowned voice of the game, Kevin Pietersen, who regularly writes a column on the Betway Insider; the brand’s editorial hub.
With the end goal of being South Africa’s number one sport and entertainment brand, Betway SA20 also has ambitions to be the biggest cricket league in the world outside of India and aims to inspire a new generation of players and fans.
The agreement comes as the excitement continues to build for the tournament before the first ball is bowled between MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals at Newlands on January 10.
Anthony Werkman, CEO of Betway said:
“It’s a great privilege for Betway to become the title sponsor of the inaugural Betway SA20 as we continue to position ourselves as a market leader with our cricket offering on our sportsbook.
“With the competition drawing attention from all corners of the world and with the huge excitement building for the launch of the tournament, we are delighted to see the Betway brand continue to showcase its long-standing commitment to the sport with another top-tier sponsorship.”
Graeme Smith, Betway SA20 League Commissioner, said:
“This is another significant milestone for us as we welcome Betway to our growing list of invested partners.
“They are a global brand with a passionate interest in cricket around the world and we look forward to seeing the Betway SA20 scale new markets and audiences globally.”
South Africa’s premier T20 league will kick off on January 10, with 33 matches taking place in six iconic locations in South Africa: Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Gqeberha, Cape Town and Paarl. The Grand Final is set for the Wanderers in Johannesburg on February 11, where the inaugural Betway SA20 champions will be crowned. Some of the world’s best T20 players will be on show including the World Cup-winning stars, Jos Buttler, Adil Rashid, Eoin Morgan and the Proteas’ world class talent.
The tournament will be contested by teams linked with famed IPL franchises and has already wrapped up a 10-year broadcast agreement with ViacomSports 18 in India; one of the country’s premium sports networks.
The teams involved are: Durban’s Super Giants, Joburg Super Kings, MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals, Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
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Africa
TaDa Gaming joins inaugural iGaming AFRIKA Summit in Nairobi
Supplier plans Stand A08 meetings on May 4-6 as it targets further growth across African iGaming markets.
TaDa Gaming will attend the inaugural iGaming AFRIKA Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 4-6, where it plans to meet partners and operators at Stand A08 as it targets further expansion across African markets.
The supplier said it is live in more than 16 countries and is preparing to launch in South Africa through new partnerships and collaborations. TaDa described its approach as a “glocalisation strategy” built around global core mechanics and localised content.
TaDa highlighted its Fortune Gems and Fortune Coins series—specifically Fortune Gems 500 and Fortune Coins 2—as key titles, alongside its market-tailored X Hot slots, including X7 Hot. The company also pointed to its mobile-first focus, citing “fast loading and lightweight deployment” to support local infrastructure and devices.
The company said its Africa footprint includes partnerships with betPawa, Hollywoodbets, World Sports Betting and Betway, as well as distribution via 1XBET and BetConstruct. TaDa previously won SiGMA Africa Slot Newcomer of the Year.
Ray Lee, Director of Business Development, TaDa Gaming, said: ‘We are consistently growing our brand awareness through new partnerships across multiple markets, increasing our know-how and positively impacting our ability to keep delivering the experiences players want. We welcome everyone to drop by Stand A08 to meet our dedicated team and find out more about what we can do for your African success.’
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Africa
Playson goes live with Betika in Kenya and Uganda
The supplier enters Kenya via Betika, with the rollout deployed through the Casimba (Markor) aggregation platform.
Playson has entered the Kenyan market after going live with Betika, making its online casino content available to players in Kenya and Uganda.
The rollout includes Playson titles Thunder Coins: Hold and Win, 4 Pots Riches: Hold and Win, and Coin Strike: Hold and Win. The integration was delivered via the Casimba (Markor) aggregation platform, according to the companies.
Conor Jenner, Senior Sales Manager at Playson, said: “Entering the Kenyan market is a major milestone for Playson, and doing so alongside a leading operator like Betika makes this step even more impactful. Betika’s strong market presence and deep understanding of its players provide an excellent foundation for our content to perform from day one.
We have carefully adapted our infrastructure to meet local regulatory standards and operator requirements, ensuring a smooth rollout and high-quality player experience. We are excited about the opportunities this market presents and look forward to expanding our presence across Africa.”
Peter Stagles, Group Chief Product Officer at Betika, added: “We are pleased to partner with Playson and bring their globally recognised portfolio to our players in Kenya and Uganda. At Betika, we are continuously enhancing our offering by working with best-in-class partners to deliver engaging, high-quality entertainment experiences tailored to our markets.”
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Africa
GoldenRace and Spinmatic mark five years with aggregation partner Playlogiq
The companies point to growth in Africa, with East Africa cited as a standout market since the relationship began on January 7, 2021.
GoldenRace and Spinmatic say they have reached the five-year mark of their partnership with Playlogiq, dating the start of the relationship to January 7, 2021. The companies positioned the collaboration as focused on distributing GoldenRace Virtual Sports and Spinmatic casino content via Playlogiq’s platform.
In the announcement, the companies pointed to Africa as the main growth region for the partnership, with East Africa highlighted as a particularly strong market. They also said mobile and online channels have been central to traffic volumes and content performance.
“Our collaboration with Playlogiq has always been about more than just a business transaction; it is a very strong and productive relationship between two companies that share a drive for excellence. By offering our full suite of verticals, Playlogiq has proven to be a vital partner in our mission to dominate key markets in Africa.” Martin Wachter, GoldenRace CEO and Founder.
Playlogiq CEO Baha Yahya said Spinmatic’s content has been a top performer on its network, adding: “Working with GoldenRace and Spinmatic since 2021 has allowed us to consistently provide our operators with the most engaging content on the market. The traffic we see, particularly through mobile and online channels, is a testament to the quality of the games. We’ve seen Spinmatic become our most successful product line by far, with the Sizzling Blaze series generating incredible engagement across the board.”
The companies also said GoldenRace Virtual Sports remains part of Playlogiq’s ongoing offering, while Spinmatic’s slots have led results within the partnership. No financials, GGR figures, or operator-level performance data were disclosed.
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