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Zimbabwe government cracks down on illegal gambling

The Zimbabwean government, led by Minister Kazembe Kazembe, is intensifying efforts to crack down on unlicensed gambling operations, citing risks to public safety.

SiGMA documentary celebrates milestone anniversary

On the cusp of its first decade, the SiGMA Group has released a special documentary to mark its 10 year anniversary celebrations.? Charting SiGMA’s monumental journey, from humble beginnings in 2014 to an events calendar boasting no less than 6 events held across 5 continents, the documentary explores the keystone moments shaping its growth trajectory.…

Insights into francophone Africa’s gaming sector

In a dynamic panel discussion at SiGMA Africa, Cameron Green, Founder of F9 Media Group, took the stage alongside John Malam, Founder and CEO of 7QZ, and Martin Sack, Founder and Director of Brainstorm Online. The trio delved into strategic insights and innovation within the gaming sector of Francophone Africa, shedding light on the region’s…

The future of African land-Based casinos: challenges and strategies

In a recent keynote address delivered by Nkopane Tshehla, the Managing Director of Larocure, the focus was on the localisation of African land-based casinos and the challenges they face in the evolving landscape. Tshehla began by emphasizing Africa’s youthful population, with a median age of 19, attributing it to decades of investment in human capital.…

Mastering the African betting realm?– financial considerations

In a recent panel discussion featuring Oliver De bono, CEO of Quantum Gaming, Arnold Karanja, partner at Mwenje and Karranja Advocates, and John Kamau, founder of Betconsult Africa, the focus was on betting big and understanding the nuances of financial planning as operators and platform providers enter the African market.? Financial Planning Considerations: The panelists…

Betlabs emerges victorious at SiGMA Africa Startup Pitch

In a thrilling showdown at the SiGMA Africa Startup Pitch taking place in Cape Town’s SunWest Exhibits, Betlabs secured a resounding victory, clinching the coveted trophy for their groundbreaking sports betting innovation, Boost Bets.? Speaking to SiGMA News, Founder and CEO, Johnny Coetzer, shared his experience, remarking on the nerve-wracking yet immensely gratifying nature of…

Tax changes and potential of gaming in Kenya under the spotlight

A panel at today’s SiGMA Africa Summit explored Kenya’s recent online gaming tax adjustments, their implications and what makes gaming in Kenya attractive for investors. Moderating the panel was SiGMA conference presenter Lilly Douse, with panellists Frank Deya, Director at Betcoin.Social, Phillip Onyango, Managing Partner at P.I. Onyango & Co. Advocates, and Purity Wahiu, Operations…

Navigating size, potential and strategy for new entrants and investors to Africa

of At the SiGMA Africa panel, moderated by Daniel Robus, - CRO of Stay Contactable and experts included Imran Bukhari -Partner at WA Africa, Solomon Goodwin - Head of ,Booming Games Africa, Cameron Green - Founder F9 Media Group. The panel discussed the significance of developing winning strategies for game development and marketing in Africa.

Evolving perspectives on responsible gambling

In a conference panel discussion taking place at the SiGMA Africa expo today, panellists tackled South Africa’s responsible gambling journey: assessing progress, international perspectives, and new developments with moderator Jason Foster, the Managing Director for 1337ProBet, and Annalisa Samuels, the Product and Biz Dev Specialist for Bitville Holdings, Garron Whitesman, Founding Partner from Whitesman Attorney,…

The future of South African internet sports and affiliate marketing

Cape Town recently played host to the SiGMA Africa Summit, a pivotal event where industry veterans convened to dissect the fast-evolving landscape of internet sports and affiliate marketing in South Africa. The expert panel discussion, entitled “Unlocking the potential of South Africa’s internet sports scene and affiliate marketing opportunities,” was moderated by Gali Hartuv, CEO…