Location: Africa
With elements of sports betting, a new platform lets fans invest in the futures of soccer players from developing countries
Adrian Docea is collecting email addresses for his company’s app launch in an effort to harness the power of one of the biggest energy... more
Kenya: Court quashes Nairobi betting tax, limit on gambling to 5-star hotels
The High Court has quashed laws that restricted gambling in the city to five-star hotels with casinos and the 7.5 percent excise duty... more
Focus on Aristocrat Gaming: Aristocrat’s global presence inspires a world of slot ideas
For Chris Rowe, the secret to slot games that draw millions of players from numerous countries and cultures rests on one simple principle.... more
Addressing online gambling harms across sub-Saharan Africa
A new study has reported that governments across Sub-Saharan Africa are struggling to keep pace with the mass expansion of gambling,... more
A cue for success? Zimbabwe’s pool players are betting on it
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) – Highlights of the World Cup and other sports events are on widescreen televisions in Ruwa on the outskirts of... more
As sports betting grows in Africa, many see a real scourge
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The Ugandan health official was so sure Argentina would win its World Cup soccer match against Saudi Arabia that he... more
OpenBet praises World Cup as record-breaking wagering success
Any doubts about sportsbooks’ performance during the World Cup were put to rest during the tournament thanks to a ‘high level of... more
Entain makes first play in Africa launching bwin Zambia
Entain Plc has launched its first African markets venture, debuting its flagship international sportsbook brand, bwin in Zambia. bwin... more
10bet expands African footprint with South Africa market entry
South Africa has become the latest market entry for 10bet, in a move which highlights the operator’s commitment to “expanding further into... more
South Africa: Gambling and Racing board target younger generation for horse betting as coffers dwindle
The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board are investigating ways to get younger people to participate in horse betting as the board’s... more
