Sports
November 23, 2021
Ghana Snubs South Africa’s Accusation of Match-Fixing During World Cup Qualifier
A World Cup qualifier between Ghana and South Africa has become the subject of criticism after reports surfaced that there may have been match-fixing involved. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has issued a stern rebuke to those accusations and argued that there was no foul play in the game. The allegations come from South Africa’s […]
Sports
November 23, 2021
Cola.bet Introduces Zero Margin Campaign to Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia
Sports betting and iGaming operator Cola.bet is expanding its Zero Margin solution to new players in several markets across Africa. The campaign will now be available to players in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Zambia. The initiative is designed to enhance betting odds as well as improve the potential cash outs. Cola.bet sets an example by becoming the first […]
Casino
November 15, 2021
Pragmatic Play Makes Another Foray into Africa with Odibets
Pragmatic Play will pursue further expansion in Africa as the award-winning supplier pivots strongly towards new and regulated markets. The company is specifically focused on its experience in the East African region and will now deliver its products through Kenyan gaming brand Odibets. Odibets will expand its current product offering in the iGaming segment by […]
Sports
October 11, 2021
1xBet Adds Lyon as Soccer Partner for MENA Region
Sports betting and gaming operator 1xBet has signed a partnership with French soccer club Lyon. The partnership will be active through the 2021/2022 season, with an option in the contract to extend the collaboration should it achieve pre-agreed targets. As a result, 1xBet will be an exclusive betting partner to the club in the Middle East and North […]
Business
September 20, 2021
SOFTSWISS Sportsbook Launches in Nigeria with N1 Group
Gambling software developer SoftSwiss announced its partnership with N1 Group in Nigeria bore fruit with the launch of the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook earlier this month. SOFTSWISS Debut in Africa The launch of the SOFTSWISS Sportbook in Nigeria marked a debut for the sports betting platform in Africa and paved the way for future developments of the […]
Business
July 26, 2021
Premier Bet, AC Milan Sign Betting Partnership Deal
The agreement will include a new multi-media, multi-market advertising campaign, which will kick off with the launch of the 2021/22 season. Premier Bet Becomes AC Milan’s Official Betting Partner in Africa Online gambling operator Premier Bet is becoming the official betting partner of Italian Serie A football club AC Milan for the region of Africa. The start of the partnership […]
Industry
July 7, 2021
Sports Gambling in Kenya Gets New Life Following Approval of Tax Cuts
A long-running legal battle between Kenya’s government and the gambling industry might be coming to an end. Uhuru Kenyatta, the country’s president and a staunch gambling opponent, seems to be softening his anti-gambling stance, approving a new tax rate on gambling wagers that should appease the gaming industry. Instead of the 20% that had previously […]
Business
June 14, 2021
AretoNet Deploys Full Suite of Products for Kenyan ChesaCash
Provider of full player lifecycle analytics and marketing automation for the iGaming industry AretoNet is entering the Kenyan market after a partnership with popular online sportsbook ChesaCash. Full Suite of Products and Services Malta-based real-time business intelligence services supplier AretoNet announced today it entered into a deal with ChesaCash to provide the Kenyan online sports […]
Legal
June 14, 2021
Kenyan Soccer Clubs Urge Government to Avoid 20% Excise Tax
Soccer in Kenya is facing new troubles as the government is preparing to reintroduce a once repealed 20% excise tax on sports gambling. Excise Tax on Gambling to Be Reintroduced in Kenya Kenyan soccer clubs are once again in a pickle after the National Treasury and Planning Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani said that a previously repealed 20% […]
Business
April 27, 2021
Incentive Games Extends Its Contract with Bet Lion
Incentive Games, a leading B2B Games provider, has extended its contract with Bet Lion, an African mobile and online sportsbook company, for 12 more months. Incentive Games and Bet Lion Extend Partnership Incentive Games, a leading Free-to-Play and virtual sports games provider extends its partnership with Bet Lion, a popular sports betting provider in Africa, […]