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InsaGames Launches with Innovative Data-Lite Gaming Solutions for Emerging Markets
InsaGames, a proudly South African-based iGaming start-up, today announces its official global launch, introducing a dynamic new offering to the international iGaming landscape. Specialising in the development and distribution of top-tier, data-efficient mobile gaming solutions, InsaGames is uniquely positioned to meet the specific needs of emerging markets — producing captivating content that creates real value for both operators and players.
With a focus on Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East, the company’s mobile-first, data-savvy technology allows players to enjoy premium quality entertainment without the burden of high data costs or the need for high-end devices.
Headquartered in Illovo, Johannesburg, InsaGames is powered by a cross-continental team that blends deep local insight with world-class technical expertise. This unique combination enables the company to achieve new standards in gameplay engagement, performance, and accessibility — all tailored to regions where bandwidth constraints and connectivity issues are common. With titles up to three times lighter than the industry average, InsaGames ensures its games remain responsive and engaging, especially in areas facing real-world challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and high data costs.
InsaGames launches with a robust portfolio of 13 ultra-lite Instant Games, spanning genres including crash, casino, slots, sports, casual, and number-based formats. This follows a successful soft launch and sustained rollout of its games with leading operators across 23 countries in Central and West Africa, as well as the Caribbean. Most recently, a landmark partnership with OdiBets in Kenya marks InsaGames’ official entry into East Africa — with further launches underway across Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, eSwatini, Mozambique, and Lesotho.
“We saw a clear gap in the market for games designed around the specific realities of emerging regions,” says Sanele Mopai, Head of Online at InsaGames. “Our products are mobile-first, ultra-lite, and fully optimised for players in markets where bandwidth and device limitations are a daily reality.
We’ve already seen 40% month-on-month growth in turnover across our live markets — a clear demonstration of the significant value we’re delivering to our partners.”
The East African launch with OdiBets Kenya marks a major milestone for InsaGames.
“What impressed us most was the diversity of InsaGames’ portfolio and the intuitive, lightweight gameplay,” says Benedict Murithi, Head of Marketing at OdiBets. “Our priority is delivering seamless, high-quality entertainment to our players — and InsaGames has achieved exactly that.”
Looking ahead, InsaGames is set to continue its growth with a steady pipeline of new titles due for release next month. The company will also introduce integrated promotional tools — including jackpots, free spins, and cash drops — designed to incentivise players and operate effortlessly within its data-lite environment.
In a market where content is often retrofitted for new audiences, InsaGames takes a ground-up approach — prioritising local needs, player behaviour, and ease of play. Its in-house game studio offers bespoke content creation, allowing operators to co-develop games tailored to reflect cultural nuance, language preference and local relevance— offering partners a powerful tool to enhance engagement and long-term retention to secure market dominance.
By combining technical excellence with a deep understanding of local players and their on-the-ground realities, InsaGames has transformed common market inefficiencies into competitive advantages — helping operators differentiate themselves and deliver more competitive, mobile-first entertainment.
“Our localisation-first approach, backed by a skilled and experienced team, positions InsaGames as the partner of choice for operators looking to unlock new opportunities and drive growth in high-potential, underdeveloped markets.”
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Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, will moderate a panel at The Blockchain show on 29th June, bringing together experts from entertainment, location-based gaming, and content localisation to examine what it takes to build sustainable gaming ecosystems across emerging markets.
The panel, titled “Global Gaming Expansion: Lessons from Untapped Markets,” will structure its discussion across four themes: the growth dynamics reshaping emerging gaming markets; the role of localisation in creating experiences that genuinely connect with new audiences; the infrastructure and communities needed to build gaming ecosystems beyond the game itself; and the lessons and opportunities that will define successful expansion in the years ahead.
Alona Shevtsova plans to frame the discussion around the central challenge for companies looking to expand globally: entering a new market requires far more than bringing an existing product to a new audience. Understanding local cultures, building communities, adapting experiences, and creating ecosystems that allow gaming to grow sustainably are all as important as the product itself.
Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, said:
“The future growth of gaming will come not only from new technologies, but from understanding people — their cultures, communities, and the experiences they want to be part of. Successful expansion will belong to those who can combine global ambition with local understanding.”
The first segment will examine why regions including the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia are becoming increasingly significant for developers, operators, and investors — driven by young audiences, accelerating digital adoption, and new entertainment models creating substantial growth potential. Panellists will explore how consumer preferences differ across markets and what trends among younger audiences are shaping the future of gaming and entertainment.
The third segment will broaden the lens beyond the game itself, exploring the role of location-based entertainment, gaming centres, esports, and experiential destinations in attracting new audiences and building long-term communities. Panellists plan to address how entertainment ecosystems — spanning physical venues, events, and community infrastructure — accelerate gaming adoption in markets where the category is still establishing itself.
Earlier this month, Alona Shevtsova was shortlisted for the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Established Business of the Year category. Her team is also preparing for the Fintech Connect conference in London later this year. Sends will be a leading sponsor of this event.
*Sends is a trade name of SMARTFLOW PAYMENTS LIMITED, registered in England and Wales (Company No.11070048). For more information, visit sends.co .
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Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, will moderate a panel at The Blockchain show on 29th June, bringing together experts from entertainment, location-based gaming, and content localisation to examine what it takes to build sustainable gaming ecosystems across emerging markets.
The panel, titled “Global Gaming Expansion: Lessons from Untapped Markets,” will structure its discussion across four themes: the growth dynamics reshaping emerging gaming markets; the role of localisation in creating experiences that genuinely connect with new audiences; the infrastructure and communities needed to build gaming ecosystems beyond the game itself; and the lessons and opportunities that will define successful expansion in the years ahead.
Alona Shevtsova plans to frame the discussion around the central challenge for companies looking to expand globally: entering a new market requires far more than bringing an existing product to a new audience. Understanding local cultures, building communities, adapting experiences, and creating ecosystems that allow gaming to grow sustainably are all as important as the product itself.
Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, said:
“The future growth of gaming will come not only from new technologies, but from understanding people — their cultures, communities, and the experiences they want to be part of. Successful expansion will belong to those who can combine global ambition with local understanding.”
The first segment will examine why regions including the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia are becoming increasingly significant for developers, operators, and investors — driven by young audiences, accelerating digital adoption, and new entertainment models creating substantial growth potential. Panellists will explore how consumer preferences differ across markets and what trends among younger audiences are shaping the future of gaming and entertainment.
The third segment will broaden the lens beyond the game itself, exploring the role of location-based entertainment, gaming centres, esports, and experiential destinations in attracting new audiences and building long-term communities. Panellists plan to address how entertainment ecosystems — spanning physical venues, events, and community infrastructure — accelerate gaming adoption in markets where the category is still establishing itself.
Earlier this month, Alona Shevtsova was shortlisted for the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Established Business of the Year category. Her team is also preparing for the Fintech Connect conference in London later this year. Sends will be a leading sponsor of this event.
*Sends is a trade name of SMARTFLOW PAYMENTS LIMITED, registered in England and Wales (Company No.11070048). For more information, visit sends.co .
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Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, will moderate a panel at The Blockchain show on 29th June, bringing together experts from entertainment, location-based gaming, and content localisation to examine what it takes to build sustainable gaming ecosystems across emerging markets.
The panel, titled “Global Gaming Expansion: Lessons from Untapped Markets,” will structure its discussion across four themes: the growth dynamics reshaping emerging gaming markets; the role of localisation in creating experiences that genuinely connect with new audiences; the infrastructure and communities needed to build gaming ecosystems beyond the game itself; and the lessons and opportunities that will define successful expansion in the years ahead.
Alona Shevtsova plans to frame the discussion around the central challenge for companies looking to expand globally: entering a new market requires far more than bringing an existing product to a new audience. Understanding local cultures, building communities, adapting experiences, and creating ecosystems that allow gaming to grow sustainably are all as important as the product itself.
Alona Shevtsova, CEO of Sends, said:
“The future growth of gaming will come not only from new technologies, but from understanding people — their cultures, communities, and the experiences they want to be part of. Successful expansion will belong to those who can combine global ambition with local understanding.”
The first segment will examine why regions including the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia are becoming increasingly significant for developers, operators, and investors — driven by young audiences, accelerating digital adoption, and new entertainment models creating substantial growth potential. Panellists will explore how consumer preferences differ across markets and what trends among younger audiences are shaping the future of gaming and entertainment.
The third segment will broaden the lens beyond the game itself, exploring the role of location-based entertainment, gaming centres, esports, and experiential destinations in attracting new audiences and building long-term communities. Panellists plan to address how entertainment ecosystems — spanning physical venues, events, and community infrastructure — accelerate gaming adoption in markets where the category is still establishing itself.
Earlier this month, Alona Shevtsova was shortlisted for the 2026 Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Established Business of the Year category. Her team is also preparing for the Fintech Connect conference in London later this year. Sends will be a leading sponsor of this event.
*Sends is a trade name of SMARTFLOW PAYMENTS LIMITED, registered in England and Wales (Company No.11070048). For more information, visit sends.co .
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