Gambling News - Africa
14th August
SportPesa signs sponsorship deal with Cape Town City FC
Africa based sports betting company SportPesa has announced the signing of a four year deal with South African PSL football team,...
11th August
Twelve40 will provide AfroMillionsLotto software platform
Twelve40 has announced its latest partnership with Ofertas365 to launch AfroMillionsLotto in Nigeria, becoming Africa’s largest lotto jackpot.
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28th July
Western Lotto Nigeria launches US and European lottery brands
With the technical support of Lot.To (UK), entertainment and gaming company Western Lotto Nigeria Limited (WLN) have now launched on the...
24th July
SportPesa continues fight against new Kenyan tax regulation in court
Africa-focused online gaming company SportPesa is heading to court to fight Kenya's new 35% tax rate bill on all gambling revenue....
10th July
SportPesa threatens to leave Kenya due to sharp tax increase
Online gaming provider SportPesa has warned that it could shut down its Kenyan operations if the new taxation regime is imposed...
26th June
SportPesa pulls out of Kenya sponsorship deals due to new 35% tax rate
Kenya’s leading sports betting company, SportPesa has terminated its sponsorship deals with various football clubs and the Kenyan Premier League due...
12th June
Nigerian House orders suspension of lottery activities with telcos
The House of Representatives Committee that investigated the activities of telecom operators in Nigeria has told the National Lottery Regulatory Commissions...
31st May
Kenyan MPs reject 50% gambling tax
Members of Parliament in Kenya have overwhelmingly rejected the introduction of measures that would see the country's gambling tax rise to...
10th May
SportPesa launches in Tanzania
Online sports betting firm SportPesa officially launched its business in the East African country of Tanzania, at a ceremony in the...
20th March
Dafabet continues global expansion plans to Kenya
Sports betting platform, Dafabet has announced that it will now be available in the Kenyan market, joining other industry players such...
6th December
Kenya proposes legislation to tighten control of sports betting operators
Kenyan sports betting firms risk tighter controls if Parliament approves changes to the “Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act”, with the proposed...
1st November
Scientific Games secures 12th contract with Sun International
Scientific Games has extended its affiliation with South African casino and entertainment group Sun International. By signing its 12th contract it...
24th October
BtoBet CEO to speak on eSports betting in South Africa at BiG Africa Summit
I-gaming stakeholders are meeting in Cape Town this week as the 4th Annual BiG Africa Summit gets underway today.
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28th July
SportPesa once again involved in a Premier League partnership
SportPesa has again targeted football’s Premier League for marketing its brand, as the operator has been confirmed as the official betting...
29th January
Colossus Bets strikes Nigeria deals
Nigeria-based 1960Bet and NairaBET have gone live with the products of fellow operator Colossus Bets, including the flagship Pick 7 Colossus.
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