Africa
WA.Technology & Supabets Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate African Expansion
WA.Technology, a leading provider of B2B iGaming solutions, is delighted to announce its strategic partnership with Supabets, a premier South African operator.
This collaboration is a significant step in WA.Technology’s expansion into the African market, with Supabets set to widen its comprehensive website offering across 22 markets in the continent, placing WA.Technology as one of Africa’s leading providers of iGaming solutions, technology, and content.
With a shared vision for innovation and excellence, WA.Technology and Supabets aim to bring the African iGaming landscape to a new level. Supabets, renowned for its engaging sports betting, live sports, online casino, and more, brings unequalled sports betting and gaming experiences to its users. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Sandton, Gauteng in South Africa, Supabets has become a leading name, offering more than 1300 betting markets.
WA.Technology’s ambitious expansion into Africa through the launch of WA.Africa, a localised omnichannel platform that integrates mobile, retail, and online provision, all supported by a specialist African market team, made this exciting new partnership possible. WA.Africa harnesses the continent’s vast growth potential by delivering exceptional, personalised speciality platforms explicitly tailored for Africa, benefitting from NE Group’s extensive experience and knowledge of local markets for a user and client-centric approach.
WA.Technology’s cutting-edge content, technology, and operational services will be the backbone of Supabets’ expansion as its WA.Africa platform, content, and operational services will power the brand’s sportsbook, casino, and lottery services via its online and retail operations throughout the additional 22 markets.
Tim Scoffham, CEO of WA.Technology, said, “Africa has been a pivotal part of our strategy for 2024. WA.Technology’s full spectrum of products, solutions, and services, combined with Supabets’ substantial, established footprint in South Africa, will set a new benchmark for the African iGaming sector. We are eager to support Supabets’s journey to becoming the African market’s leading operator and service provider. This is just the beginning for WA.Africa as we set a new standard in bespoke African iGaming. We look forward to working with Supabets on this exciting new venture.”
The Anastassopoulos Family, Founders of Supabets Gaming Group, said, “We are delighted to announce our partnership with WA.Technology, heralding a new era of pioneering iGaming solutions in Africa. Together, we’re primed to revolutionise gaming experiences across the continent. Our collaboration will introduce innovative gaming platforms, immersive user experiences, and enhanced accessibility for players and operators across Africa.”
This partnership signifies a major leap towards achieving a consumer-centric business that speaks honestly to its audience. Supabets’ mission is to shape the iGaming industry’s future and build a customer-centred company that continually redefines what ‘best experience’ means.
As WA.Technology and Supabets embark on this exciting venture, the future of iGaming in Africa looks brighter than ever. With WA.Technology’s commitment to excellence, this partnership will expand business operations and create unique experiences and new opportunities, shaping the future of African iGaming by delivering unrivalled iGaming journeys to users across the continent.
Johannesburg venue rebrands as 10bet Ellis Park under new partnership agreement.
Ellis Park Stadium has signed a five-year naming rights agreement with sportsbook brand 10bet, rebranding the Johannesburg venue as 10bet Ellis Park.
10bet Africa Marketing VP Michelle Colborne said: “We are incredibly proud to announce 10bet as the official naming rights partner of Ellis Park Stadium,” adding, “This is more than a naming rights agreement; it is the start of an exciting journey with a stadium that has played such a powerful role in South African sport.”
Ellis Park Stadium Managing Director Pieter Burger said the deal marks “a fresh and exciting chapter for the stadium,” adding: “We are delighted to welcome 10bet into the Ellis Park family as our official naming rights partner.”
10bet brand ambassador and former Springbok Butch James said: “Ellis Park has always been one of the most iconic stadiums in world rugby, and it’s fantastic to see 10bet committing to such a significant partnership.”
The parties said the partnership will focus on improving the matchday experience and, “in partnership with the relevant stakeholders,” supporting the inner-city project around the stadium precinct.
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Organisers say the annual community race drew more than 3,500 spectators, with Botswana Gambling Authority and the Ministry of Sport and Arts involved.
PopOK Gaming has sponsored Botswana’s annual TT Cup Challenge Horse Racing Event, backing the community race as it drew what organisers described as its biggest crowd to date.
The company said this year’s TT Cup Challenge attracted more than 3,500 spectators from neighbouring villages. The event is positioned as a community sports fixture celebrating Botswana’s horse racing tradition.
PopOK Gaming said it worked alongside long-standing partners including the Botswana Gambling Authority and the Ministry of Sport and Arts, and with TT Cup founder Mr. Tymon and other sponsors, to support delivery of the event.
The company also used the event for stakeholder engagement, saying its team met with Mr. Kemorwale, CEO of the Botswana Gambling Authority, and the Hon. Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng. PopOK Gaming said discussions covered the future of Botswana’s gaming sector, industry development, and opportunities for collaboration.
PopOK Gaming said the sponsorship forms part of its wider strategy to build partnerships in regulated markets while supporting community engagement and responsible industry development.
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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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