Author: Daniel Igwe
Challengermode, a prominent global esports platform, has partnered with NODWIN Gaming, one of the world’s premier esports firms based in India. NODWIN Gaming will leverage Challengermode’s esports tournament platform to organize its esports events and competitions in its core markets of South Asia and Africa as part of the agreement. NODWIN will use the Challengermode platform to conduct contests in CSGO, Dota2, League of Legends, PUBG PC, FIFA, Apex Legends, and other games, utilizing the platform’s capabilities to fully automate the setup and running of esports events for esports organizers, teams, and players. The cooperation will also try to grow…
The WSOPC will be in Dakar, the capital of French-speaking Senegal, from May 13 to 22 in 2021/2022, according to the WSOP schedule and social media for the Casino Plaza hotel. This isn’t the first time the World Series of Poker (WSOP) has attempted to crack Africa. WPT and WSOP events have previously been held in Morocco, Marrakech, and Johannesburg, South Africa. However, the continent has remained mostly untouched for poker despite its population of over 1.3 billion people. After WSOP Europe, the World Series of Poker Africa was the Caesars’ second big growth initiative. The first series was held…
Pragmatic Play, a top iGaming content supplier, has secured an agreement with big South African operator Playbet, significantly bolstering its position in the country. As Pragmatic Play continues to drive commercial success across worldwide regulated markets, titles like Sweet Bonanza Candyland, milestone title Wolf Gold, and multi-award-winning slot Gates of Olympus are set to provide the brand a big boost in the Southern African sub-region. This is a terrific arrangement to seal with one of South Africa’s leading businesses, and it advances our aspirations in this lucrative market. It’s been a pleasure working with Playbet to make this happen, and…
When it comes to mobile gaming, Pubg Mobile is one of the most popular titles. The Pro League (PMPL) and Mobile Club Open are two esports franchises under the Pubg brand (PMCO). The PMPL and PMCO allow players worldwide to meet and compete on an annual basis. The PUBG Corporation is entering 2022 with a series of improvements to its top leagues, following a successful 2021 that saw a record number of spectators for PUBG MOBILE. The first modification is related to the PUBG Mobile Pro League (PMPL). The premier PUBG Mobile league will adopt a new model, with a…
The Ultimate 5, a new game from Pragmatic Play, a major content provider to the iGaming industry, invites players to join some of Africa’s most majestic wild beasts on the sweeping plains of the savanna. The slot, set on a 53-meter layout surrounded by grassy plains, forests, mountains, and streams, offers players 20 fixed pay lines and the chance to win up to 5,000 times their stake. Buffalos, leopards, elephants, rare black rhinos, and a lion are among the high-value symbols, with three or more of the same sign triggering payouts of up to 20 times the bet. “Moving the…
The government of Namibia has deepened its efforts to establish a national lottery to raise revenue for a variety of social welfare programs. Pohamba Shifeta, the minister of environment, forestry, and tourism, confirmed this, saying that the government also intends to control the lottery and gaming industries, which are reported to have around 20 000 illicit slot machines. The notion of a state lottery has been on the government’s books since 1994, when the Cabinet authorized it for the first time. On the other hand, the lottery law was only enacted by parliament in 2017. Shifeta’s ministry formed a six-member…
The South African National Certification System (SANAS) has recognized Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) in Africa for sustaining continuous accreditation for more than 20 years. The Accrediting for Conformity Assessment, Calibration, and Good Laboratory Practice Act, 2006 (Act No. 19 of 2006) recognizes SANAS as the only national accreditation authority capable of delivering internationally recognized and effective accreditation. SANAS has granted GLI Africa accreditation for Performance Testing (ISO/IEC 17025) and Inspection (ISO/IEC 17020), with the certificate recognizing 20 years of continuous accreditation for Performance Testing. This is a tremendous success for GLI Africa and reflects the exceptionally high standards the GLI…
The internet is very beneficial to both developed and developing countries. Not only does it aid growth, but it also creates opportunities for people to learn skills, network, and wager games online from the comfort of their homes. Africa is not an exception. According to recent statistics, the period between 2010 and 2016 witnessed a 10x rate in the growth of broadband connections in Sub-Saharan Africa. From its 175 million in 2016, it is expected to hit 300 million by 2020. However, the internet bandwidth in Africa still leaves much to be desired. According to recent data from a global…
In a Dubai lottery tournament called the Dubai Duty-Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire draw, a Kenyan housewife and mother of two won $1 million (Sh113 million). Tajinder Dhanjal, 45, is a Nairobi-based journalist, according to multiple reports from Dubai news websites. Since the lottery’s inception in 1999, she is the third Kenyan to win. This is a true gift from God.Dhanjal stated Dubai Duty-Free, one of the country’s largest travel retail companies, is sponsored the offer. She has been a participant for ten years, and she just won a large sum of money thanks to online ticket purchase. The last time…
10bet, one of the world’s most popular sports betting and casinos, is now accessible in Africa! Following multiple collaboration agreements in new markets, 10bet is now operational in four countries: Zambia, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Tanzania. In these nations, bettors can now use mobile, SMS, and USSD to access modern sports betting services from advanced operators. For 10bet, the goal is to raise the standard of football in Africa. This includes team sponsorship and providing high-quality betting services to supporters. The brand focuses on every territory, but Ghana is highlighted. The region is leading the country in…