Africa
LIGHT & WONDER MAKES SOUTH AFRICA DEBUT WITH MARKET LEADER HOLLYWOODBETS
Operator goes live with company’s dynamic in-house casino content
Light & Wonder, Inc. is bringing new worlds of play to players in South Africa after delivering its first-party content to market leading operator Hollywoodbets.
The launch, which marks Light & Wonder’s entry into the country’s fast-growing regulated iGaming market, arrives following approval from both the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) and Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB).
In addition to Light & Wonder’s in-house content, content from other third-party studios, including ReelPlay, Big Time Gaming, Blueprint, Greentube, Gaming Realms, Inspired, Elk Studios, Relax, G Games and Fantasma will soon be available to Hollywoodbets’ players.
The Company’s live casino products powered by Authentic Gaming have already seen success in the region across the past three years. Light & Wonder’s online entry in Africa is highly significant given the company’s strong heritage in the land-based environment on the continent, where its titles are consistently among the best performers on gaming floors. These games are now available for players to enjoy, representing a further progressive step within the Company’s global omni-channel strategy and ambitions to deliver fresh experiences to the market.
James Bustin, Commercial Director at Light & Wonder, said: “Entering South Africa’s online regulated market is an exciting move for Light & Wonder, allowing us to deliver on our promise of bringing new worlds of play to consumers worldwide.
“We are excited to have launched our online games that we know South Africans already love playing in land-based casinos, and now we look forward to launching even more content from our partner studios in the coming months.”
Wayde Dorkin, Head of Product at Hollywoodbets, said: “We want our players to enjoy the best possible casino experience and this launch with Light & Wonder means we have expanded access to a wide range of highly compelling content within a very potent new market.
“The initial range of games produced by Light & Wonder is very impressive and this is only the first step. By integrating Light & Wonder’s platform, we are looking forward to adding other third-party studios to our audience.”
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Shaden Dre Shabalala (Captain of the MSSA Protea Esports Team for MLBB) will lead his brave, and dedicated, team against Madagascar on 23 July 2025 at 19H00)
With the South African Protea Esports Team for the Mobile Legends Bang Bang title having laid waste to all its opponents in its group (Namibia and Congo), the Proteas now have to do battle against Madagascar.
Madagascar has also won all its matches in its group having beaten both Mauritius and Zimbabwe.
Thus to see which country earns its place to represent Southern Africa at the prestigious IESF World Esports Championships – WEC25 – the two titans will meet on the field of battle.
The winner of this clash on 23 July 2025 will see only one country emerge to represent Southern Africa at IESF’s WEC25.
Thus, there is much at stake, honour, prestige, and a nation’s pride!
The match is a thrilling best-of-five games in which, all MSSA is confident that the Proteas will emerge victorious!
As usual the dedicated team from Waylander Gaming will stream the match on https://youtube.com/@waylander_gaming at 19H00.
The battle hardened veteran team of Protea athletes for the Mobile Legends Bang Bang esports title are:
| Name | Club | Nick | Province |
| Shaden Dre Shabalala (Capt.) | King of the Hill | SUPER Shady | Gauteng |
| Mogamat Junaid Ismail | King of the Hill | JụjuMC.♡ | Western Cape |
| Slindokuhle Ndlovu | King of the Hill | lindo | Gauteng |
| Umer Ali Khan | King of the Hill | VeloTzy. | Gauteng |
| Schalk Rademeyer | Paradox | SUPER Light | Eastern Cape |
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Sportsbook provider hires respected industry consultant to fuel growth during its first year
Altenar, a leading sportsbook and iGaming software provider, has invested in its presence in South Africa with the appointment of Brendon Jeacocks as Regional Director.
Jeacocks brings more than eight years of experience in the online gaming industry, primarily in finance, regulation and compliance. He joins Altenar after working as an independent consultant for South African iGaming brands, before which he worked as Financial Manager at African operator SportPesa.
The move follows Altenar’s receipt of a National Manufacturer licence from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board in December 2024, which paved the way for the company to supply its sportsbook technology to licensed operators in South Africa and other African markets.
In his role, Jeacocks will drive growth for Altenar in South Africa, where it already offers its tailored premium data providers, localised sports offering and mobile app aimed at players in the mobile-first market.
John Quaye, CFO at Altenar, said: “We are delighted to welcome Brendon to the team as he builds our on-the-ground presence in South Africa. His expertise in the market will undoubtedly help us achieve strong growth in our first year as a licensed provider in the country.
“He is well-positioned to forge partnerships and help us tailor our product to meet the region’s growing demand for localised sports betting solutions.”
Brendon Jeacocks, Regional Director at Altenar, said: “I’m pleased to be joining Altenar at such an exciting time for the company’s ambitions in Africa. I’m currently based in Cape Town and will serve as the local point of contact for our operations here.
“I look forward to helping to develop Altenar’s presence in South Africa and connecting with the rest of the industry.”
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TigonBet, a digital sportsbook and casino platform, has officially entered the Kenyan Betting Market.
With gamified features, swipe-to-bet tech and lucrative tournaments, this new platform is putting the fun back in betting, offering speed, interactivity and mobile usability.
TigonBet is backed by a bold brand identity the “Tigon,” a hybrid of lion and tiger. The platform is aiming to blend entertainment with strategic play, catering to both sports bettors and casino enthusiasts.
At the core of TigonBet’s user experience is a Tinder-style swipe feature that allows punters to scroll through match options and betting markets quickly. Built for mobile-first users, the interface reduces friction and aims to make browsing and betting more intuitive.
TigonBet also introduces a tournament system where players can compete in live leaderboards. Whether betting on sports or spinning in the casino, users can climb rankings and win prizes from airtime and smartphones to consoles and TVs. The system is performance-based, meaning consistency is rewarded over high spending.
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