Author: Nonso Ngwu

Shacks Evolution, is the leading igaming studio in Africa’s iGaming sphere. The studio is  deeply immersed in upgrading  creativity and innovation in the African igaming sector. They are charged with the task of encouraging Africans to participate in the actual creation of games and products for the igaming sector. Many African Operators patronize games and products from foreign igaming studios. This is a narrative Shacks Evolution seeks to change. They lead by example, hence introducing 4 new games for both African and foreign operators. Although they have a flagship game called BUSLY, they understand the demand for more creative games…

ICE London is the biggest B2B gambling industry event in the world and features games creators, distributors, operators, retailers, trade associations, strategic bodies and regulators. ICE London aims to provide the necessary platform to help startups companies secure investment. These companies will be given the opportunity to present their innovative ideas in the Pitch ICE stage (N7) at ExCeL London (Tuesday 12 April). These fourteen startups include Bespot, Better Change, Mobi Fund Inc, My Lotto Hub, Neesan Labs Parlay Poker, OneUpOneDown Ltd, Pokerload, Pow Gaming, Racing Star, Rubik Talent Ltd, Sparket, SMAT Virtual, Touch-LESS Gaming and We The Bookie. It…

Tanzania’s Gaming Board has set the record straight about rights to offer gambling licenses in the country. This was triggered by other bodies allegedly trying to issue licenses to gaming operators. These bodies include other government authorities issuing licenses and permits to gaming operators. This is an outright violation of Tanzania’s Gaming Act No.4 2003. In a statement, the Board said that it had identified several “violations” of licensing procedures, which had caused confusion for operators. It has also destabilized the standard and credibility established by the board. The only government authority that has the right to issue gambling licenses…

Nigeria is considered as the giant of Africa because she leads the continent in various sectors. One important sector she has decided to focus on is the iGaming world. Drawing inspiration from the USA, Nigeria hopes to immensely expand her iGaming sector for the next decade. Available data reveal Nigeria is the second biggest iGaming market in Africa. She surpasses her closest competitor, Egypt, with three times more internet users at 154.3 million. With over 200 million citizens, more than 160 million Nigerians use mobile phones, while over 101.7 million people access the internet on mobile. Nigeria’s federal government hopes…

South Africa’s National Accreditation System (SANAS) has awarded Gaming Laboratory International (GLI) with a certificate of recognition. This award was facilitated by GLI’s consistent accreditation which spanned for more than two decades. SANAS is empowered by the accreditation for Conformity Assessment, Calibration and Good Laboratory Practice Act, 2006 ( Act No. 19 of 2006). It was recognized as the major accreditation body for the country. And it was allocated with the duty of providing an internationally recognized and effective accreditation. The General Manager of GLI, Devon Dalbock said “This is a fantastic achievement for GLI Africa and demonstrates the extremely…

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) is aimed at championing integrity and transparency for the licensed betting industry. In 2021, IBIA exposed 236 illegal betting activities to the authorities concerned. 69 illegal betting activities were reported in the fourth quarter while 65 were reported in the third quarter. There’s a 13% reduction in the number of activities as opposed to 2020 when 270 cases were exposed. A total of 49 countries and 14 sports were involved in the 2021 report. Just like previous years, tennis and football lead the pack for illegal betting online and offline. Tennis recorded 80 illegal…

The Tanzanian Gaming Board seeks to reform gambling adverts in a new code of conduct. The Gaming boards of Tanzania have taken a drastic action by proposing a new code for gambling adverts, aimed at protecting vulnerable groups. This new code regulates adverts through electronic media such as radio, television, internet etc. Print media such as newspapers, magazines and even graffiti on buildings are not excluded. However, there will be a temporary ban of gambling adverts on electronic media from the period of 6am and 9am. Dedicated sports channels and stations are exempted. The code simply highlights that gaming adverts…

The winners of the 2021 South African Online Casino Industry were announced on the 5th of January,2022. This award was organized by SouthAfricanCasinos. SouthAfricancasinos.co.za recognizes the best online casinos in the country every year. It’s aim is to watch out for and maintain excellence in the online casino gaming world. Established for almost 20 years, the site has used its experiences and in depth knowledge to access the casinos and make the right choices. Firstly, it closely accesses the most frequently visited online casinos. After the assessment, the best casinos are chosen and awarded for excellence. Nevertheless, the site has…

La Marocaine des Jeux et des Sports (MDJS), the Moroccan state lottery operator, has requested a proposal to appoint a new operator for its omnichannel lottery, sports betting, and instant games operations. MDJS is providing an eight-year contract with the option of a two-year extension, starting January 1, 2023, for the general management and operation of its lottery, sports betting, and other activities. The MDJS, founded in 1962, has a monopoly on all sports betting in Morocco, except horse and greyhound racing. To assure the integrity, security, and reliability of gaming operations, as well as the transparency of their operations.MDJS…

The widespread sports betting in Africa has been a force to reckon with globally over the last couple of years. The betting and gambling sector is now a billion-dollar industry today. As opposed to a few years back, in which the sector merely underground activities, in a nutshell, people involved are tagged with prejudice; it is against religious beliefs for many in Africa. Notwithstanding, the industry has evolved into a mainstream industry. The advancement in technology, particularly the adoption of mobile technology, the unstable African economies farfetched in many countries, the young population with love for sports with limited financial…