Author: Daniel
On Wednesday, the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition portfolio committee received the National Gambling Board’s (NGB) first and second-quarter financial brief for 2023/2024. The committee commended NGB for its clean audit outcome. There were no complaints about its financial statements. Ms Judy Hermans, the committee team lead, said, “It is commendable, and we are pleased with its overall performance.” During the briefing, the committee was informed that R521.7 billion was the total wager recorded in the gambling industry in quarters one and two of the 2023/2024 financial year. This year’s turnover is 41.4% higher than the total wager recorded…
On Monday, February 19, Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) commenced enforcing a court order issued by the High Court at Nairobi. The order kicks against the use of the speed dial features on internet browsers, mainly the Opera mini browser and Google. This action was taken following an earlier petition submitted by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) on betting services becoming accessible to all age groups. They stated that betting firms used the ‘speed dial’ feature to target Kenyan internet users without restrictions. Earlier, on February 16, BCLB director Peter Mbugi wrote a letter to all gaming…
In partnership with Betway, Evolution has launched the first game show specially created for South African players. The game, Betway XXXtreme Lightning Roulette, is now available 24/7 for live streaming via the new Evolution studio. Betway also launched a new studio exclusively hosting Blackjack, Infinite Blackjack, VIP Blackjack, and Roulette. With Betway XXXtreme Lightning Roulette’s Chain Lightning Numbers and Double Strike Multipliers up to 2,000x, South African players will enjoy live dealer roulette differently. Evolution Services CEO Dean Finder said: “Evolution is delighted to have launched the first dedicated live game show in South Africa with a valued partner like…
SiGMA Group’s second edition of its Africa Summit is near! The event will be held at Sun Exhibits Integrated Resort, Cape Town, South Africa, between March 11-13, 2024. The group promises to build on the momentum of the first conference held in 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. Why South Africa? South Africa has a thriving tech community. There are many startups and a highly skilled workforce. The country also has a regulatory environment and a strong talent pool, making it an ideal destination for iGaming companies looking to expand their operations. In addition, South Africa has diverse, notable gambling establishments and…
The African Sports Betting and Gaming Event 2024 calendar is out! Eventus International is putting everything in place to make this year’s events the best yet. The summits will immerse attendees in the fascinating and multifaceted landscape of the African gaming industry. Every session will provide unparalleled insight into the limitless possibilities of the future of gaming. From the lively twists and turns of traditional gaming in South Africa to the groundbreaking innovations and breathtaking population of the Nigerian gaming ecosystem and beyond, there is a wide range of topics to explore. Here are the can’t-miss dates for these explorative…
Africa Pavilion Magazine is pleased to announce the appointment of industry veteran Kate Chambers as Co-Publisher for the publication’s debut at ICE 2024. This move signals the magazine’s commitment to strengthening its global reach and profile. Kate Chambers has about 30 years of cross-industry experience and 15 years of achievements in the gaming sector and is an expert in connecting executive communities in the sector. She brings her expertise in international media and business to the publication, which is set to become a leading voice for Africa. Africa Pavilion Magazine is a trusted source of information for investors, entrepreneurs, and…
During the 13th edition of the Inter-Parliamentary Games in Kigali, the East African Community (EAC) agreed on the need to earmark significant portions of betting tax revenues for bolstering sports development in the African communities. The EAC parliaments unanimously called on the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) to prioritise making policies that cause betting taxes to be channelled into sports development in the local communities. Mchezo Managing Director Ntoudi Mouyelo proposed to the EAC parliamentarians and other stakeholders on the sidelines of the Inter-Parliamentary Games in Kigali. He argued that a favourable tax environment would attract more sports infrastructure and…
The National Assembly has received President William Ruto’s approval of the National Lottery Bill and the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) Bill as of 11 December 2023. The bill seeks to establish a new national lottery, which the government will run. This lottery will allow Kenyans to win life-changing prizes while supporting national development and social causes. A National Lottery Board will also be established. It will administrate and manage the lottery and distribute funds raised through it. President Ruto also signed an amendment to the NGCDF Act, making the funds available to finance additional projects that address pressing…
The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) has come under scrutiny and status of enquiry by the House of Representatives Committee on Finance for spending all its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). On Monday, the National Lottery Trust Fund’s empty IGR coffers sparked a storm of queries from the House of Rep Committee on Finance. Did the Fund squander its funds, or did something else go wrong? Either way, the committee is determined to expose what went wrong and how to fix it. The Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of NLTF, Bello Maigari, appeared before the lawmakers in the 2024-2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework…
Day 2 of the international gaming conference started with a presentation from Professor Rachel Volberg of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA. She led the attendees through “Responsible Gaming in the Lottery Industry: Managing the Paradox.” The professor showed concern about uncontrollable gaming and its adverse effects. She then spoke on how to minimize and mitigate gambling harms internationally. Using the US as a case study, Professor Volberg added that proper measures should be put in place to monitor the impact of gaming on people. “In Massachusetts, we look at health, we also look at crime, we look at traffic…