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Pragmatic Play strengthens its foothold in Africa through a multi-deal with PrideBet, solidifying its position as a top igaming content provider. PrideBet, a Ghanaian sports and casino gaming company, is currently the source of Pragmatic Play slot content, including the well-liked Big Bass series. The recent releases by Pragmatic Play, The Knight King, Sugar Rush, and Gates of Olympus are among the content PrideBet offers. As part of the multi-product agreement, PrideBet users will have access to the exclusive Pragmatic Play Virtual Sports services24/7. Pragmatic Play’s virtual sports portfolio is powered by a well-designed engine that can deliver an enjoyable…

The current laws guiding gambling in Kenya do not restrict any age group from gambling. However, the task force team has proposed controlling the legal gambling age. Plans exist to exclude children from gambling by raising the minimum bets and age. Gideon Thuranira, deputy chairman of the National Lottery, stated, “At the moment, you can bet even with Sh1, 2 or 5. We are trying to raise that to Sh20 because that stops children from participating in gambling.” The Kenyan government looks forward to creating a conducive gambling environment for its citizens. Therefore they set up a public participation tour…

Female students in Ghana troops into the sports betting world as a result of the economic situation — UPSA SRC PRESIDENT The widespread belief that males in Ghana are the only ones who gamble on sports is now a thing of the past! Sports betting is becoming increasingly popular among female students in Ghana as a coping mechanism for the challenging economic situation. Majesty E.K. Ofori, president of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) ‘s Student Representative Council (SRC), Speaking on Ghana television, said, “Some of the ladies engage in betting to some extent even though they may not…

The use of Ghana’s lotto platform in creating raffles by Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire for free has now ended! This year, the National Lottery Authority(NLA) will generate an estimated sum of GH₵ 31 million from Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire in royalties. For about 25 years and more, the use of Ghana’s lotto draw number by Nigeria has been for free. But now, it’s about to change. In discussion with Ghana’s National Lottery Association management board, Nigeria has now agreed to pay for Ghana’s numbers. Nigeria will pay a total of GH₵ 18 million, GH₵ 13 million, and Cote d’Ivoire, respectively. …

Without hesitation, the founder and pastor of a local church in Uganda shut down his church after winning 100 million Ugandan Shillings through sports betting! The pastor unashamedly said that his initial purpose in opening the church was to generate money in order to overcome his financial crisis. He saw the church as an easy way to make money since he had seen other preachers who were fake and got wealthy as a result of giving fake prophecies to members. However, the pastor admitted that it was very tough to coordinate a church without a genuine calling. He further explained…

Manchester City and SportyBet have partnered regionally. The sportsbook operator will now serve as the football club’s official betting partner throughout Africa. SportyBet and Manchester City’s new partnership will provide exclusive betting opportunities for African fans.  In a quick remark, Kaitlyn Beale, the VP Global Partnership Sales at Manchester City, said: We are pleased to welcome SportyBet as a new regional partner of Manchester City today. “Our fanbase within Africa continues to grow, shown by the interest in our fan events and trophy tour visits to Africa in recent years, and we look forward to working with SportyBet to bring…

Afrekomedia, whose singular content focus is the African region, recently acquired betting companies.Africa. The recent acquisition by Afreko media will further assist lovers of sports betting in Africa in making better and more conscious decisions when choosing an online betting site. BettingCompanies.Africa has a notable impact on the decision-making process of sports betting lovers as its footprint spans more than 30 African countries. To further strengthen the trust bettors have in their content, Afreko media’s content management team will scrutinize every content that will be published thoroughly. Therefore bettors can decide which betting platform they prefer knowing that they are…

Intel has saved online gamblers from getting scammed again. Recently, in response to intelligence from the JTG Criminal Intelligence section, members of the Kuruman Public Order Police unit pounced on five male suspects who were discovered in possession of non-legal gaming machines. The five accused reportedly moved the illicit gambling equipment from Johannesburg to Kuruman in a vehicle on March 4, 2023. On spotting the truck at a petrol station in Kagung, the police halted its movement near Bosman Street in Kuruman. 154 coin inserters, 12 hoppers, 63 gaming machines, 152 gaming machine speakers, and 9 motherboards —all of which…

The renowned online betting and igaming company have taken further steps in improving user experience in ghana by launching a new customer experience center in Osu, Accra. The new facility, strategically situated at No. 9 Adjoate RD. in Osu behind the Koala Shopping Mall on Oxford Street, will provide local gamblers with a distinctive and immersive gaming experience. During the launch, Mr. Magnus Rex, Country Manager for Operations at Betway Ghana, remarked that many of their clients had difficulties attempting to make their bets, which led to the decision to create the center and expand their territory as a major…

In accordance with Kenya Kwanza’s Bottom-Up Economic Development Strategy, President William Ruto has issued a call to duty to 27 members to help supervise the construction of the national lottery (BETA). William Ruto outlined the rationale for starting the lottery scheme in a message from the President. He emphasized that the scheme would assist the government in increasing income to provide its residents with better effective governance and reduce excessive taxation. In briefing members of the public on the President’s appointment, Felix Koskei, Head of Public Service, championed this narrative: “To harness the collective synergies among the public in being…