Africa
RubyPlay enters South African iGaming market with LottoStar
Developer further extends global footprint
RubyPlay, an innovative B2B iGaming development studio, has struck a major deal to supply its slots portfolio and several new bespoke games to one of South Africa’s most prominent brands, LottoStar.
The agreement marks RubyPlay’s entry to the regulated market and an exciting opportunity to extend its global offering by providing its cutting-edge content to players in South Africa.
LottoStar is a fully compliant and licensed South African operator that is devoted to the world of online gaming. The company provides an easy and convenient way for players to immerse themselves in a variety of games across various devices – computers, tablets and mobile phones.
The partnership will allow RubyPlay to share its wide-ranging content portfolio with South African players for the first time, which combines online expertise with land-based heritage and the best of social casino mechanics. Players can look forward to experiencing the developer’s most engaging titles such as Royal Griffin, Diamond Explosion 7s and Shake Shake Money Tree.
RubyPlay has strong ambitions to extend its footprint across regulated markets worldwide and showcase its exciting and innovative content with top tier operators. This new partnership with a prominent and globally recognised brand such as LottoStar allows RubyPlay to achieve this goal.
Trevor Ginsberg, CEO of RubyPlay, said: “Entering a new market is always exciting and this is certainly the case as we begin our journey in South Africa. We believe we will see the same success in Africa as we have recently experienced in Latin America. It’s important for us to enter this new market early and we feel that now is the perfect time for RubyPlay.
“We pride ourselves in our ability to deliver customised content to operators, and we have no doubt that South African players will love our games.”
Tasoulla Hadjigeorgiou, CEO of LottoStar, indicated: “We are very excited to partner with RubyPlay as they prove to be a world-leading and innovative supplier. The South African betting market is always looking to be entertained through customized and novelty games. Through this relationship, we will add another element of exciting new games to our already wide range of game offerings.”
Africa
SpringbokCasino ties July free spins to ‘Minions in the Wild’ campaign
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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Africa
Booming Games renews Hollywoodbets Durban July activation partnership
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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Africa
BGaming signs PlaylogiQ distribution deal to grow Africa reach
PlaylogiQ will roll out BGaming’s 250+ game catalogue to operators in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Ghana, plus other emerging markets.
BGaming has partnered with African platform provider PlaylogiQ to distribute its iGaming content across the continent via PlaylogiQ’s casino and sportsbook platforms.
Under the deal, PlaylogiQ clients will get access to BGaming’s full portfolio of more than 250 titles, spanning the supplier’s #Casual, #Entertainment, and #Classic ranges. The companies said the rollout will include games such as Burning Chilli X, Fruit Million, and Aviamasters
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PlaylogiQ provides white-label and turnkey platform solutions for sportsbook and casino operators. The company said it serves operators in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana, and also works in emerging markets in Latin America and beyond.
Marina Ostrovtsova, CEO at BGaming, said, “The potential of the African market is huge, and we are proud to be able to continue to make our mark on the continent.
PlaylogiQ is one of Africa’s most respected platform providers, and its brands have played a significant role in the growth of the continent’s iGaming industry. They are committed to providing their operators with the highest-quality gaming experiences on the market, and we are excited to have secured this partnership and to begin working together.”
Margherita Giudetti, COO at PlaylogiQ, said, “Africa continues to be one of the most dynamic regions in the global iGaming industry, with player expectations evolving rapidly across different markets. Our partnership with BGaming allows us to further strengthen the content offering available to operators on the Playlogiq platform, combining high-performing games with the localized experiences that players increasingly expect.
We look forward to working closely with the BGaming team and supporting the continued growth of our operator network across Africa and other emerging markets.”
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