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In this interview with Inside Gaming Africa’s Mickaella at the ICE London 2022, the Co-founder of Basqet, Buchi Okoro gives some detailed insights into Basqet and how the crypto payments company helps gaming operators succeed in Africa. Basqet is a cryptocurrency startup that provides a payment gateway for merchants to process transactions easily and seamlessly using cryptos. The startup facilitates limitless transactions between traders and their customers in over 160 countries of the world. With Africa’s gaming startups increasing, Basqet hopes to make payments processing easier and better for all parties, whilst helping brands embrace financial systems inclusivity. Learn more…

In this interview with Inside Gaming Africa’s Mickaella at the ICE London 2022, the Chief Executive Officer of Lagos State Lotteries, Bashir Are covers the challenges that companies face when they enter African market. Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Authority is aimed to regulate the lottery and gaming activities by leveraging on modern technological innovation and global best practices, thus, making Lagos State the hub for all gaming activities in Africa. https://youtu.be/ybigW7CMTgo Mickaella: Hi, everyone, and welcome back to Inside Gaming Africa. Here we’re with Mr. Bashir. Can you please tell us about the Nigerian gaming market? Bashir Are: Nigeria…

In this interview with Inside Gaming Africa’s Mickaella at the ICE London 2022, the Product Director of Champion Sports, Simon Noble gives an overview of company’s business and challenges that it went through. He also highlights the differences between Asian and African gaming and betting markets. Champion Sports is a leading omni-channel betting and gaming supplier providing a fully customisable, premium sportsbook solution that gives any operator the freedom and flexibility to engage players, drive revenues and increase profits. Driven by our commitment to operational excellence, Champion Sports is fully tested and certified to Tier 1 standards and is approved…

Blockchain technology is constantly revolutionising the transaction space of the world, helping individuals and organisations drive more business growth. In particular, cryptocurrencies are changing the face of the gambling industry, ranging from top-notch transaction security to transaction anonymity. Perhaps what has kept everyone stunned is the fast rate at which all transactions are processed as opposed to the previous norm. Cryptocurrency casinos and bookies are everywhere in Europe, North America and Oceania and more operators are adding crypto coins to their offerings. While there are crypto-only operators, we have witnessed several top fiat operators also signing up to the technology.…

Virtual sports anywhere is big business, and it has never been better in Africa. They are well-loved by players and operators alike because of their excellent features, including attractive visuals and a fast, realistic, and dynamic gameplay. This is the article to read if you are interested in developing a virtual sports business in Africa. But first, what is virtual sports? Virtual Sports in Brief Virtual sports visually recreate sporting events from fantasy sports and are inspired by real events. They also offer a wide range of betting options. With the aid of technology, operators look to provide more virtual…

Every year, Africa hosts several notable events that aim to discuss iGaming in the jurisdiction. One of them is the Big African iGaming Summit. According to the objectives of this summit, it seeks to create a space for gaming operators and suppliers to co-exist and find a new structure in the “new normal.” Fans are also not left out. Participants also have the opportunity of meeting gaming service providers and ask relevant questions about the gaming world. This summit is usually a 2-day agenda where critical topics ranging around the African and global online gambling industry are discussed. The event usually…

Sports betting is the most popular online gambling activity in Africa. Most African iGaming markets, including Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa, get their highest iGaming revenue from sports betting. This is due to Africans’ love and passion for sports, especially football. However, next in popularity to sports betting is virtual sports—a form of online sports gambling that provides an instant moneymaker for online sportsbooks. The importance of virtual sports was more expressed in the face of the coronavirus crisis and lockdown that ensued. Sports in most of the world were suspended until further notice. Despite the uncertainty, virtual sports provided…

Africa is home to over 50 virtual sports providers offering impeccable service and user-friendly interfaces. What makes the best distinct from the rest? Keep reading to find out. Below are the best selected virtual sports providers in Africa. GlobalBet GlobalBet is one of the biggest names in virtual sports continents. It was founded in 2004, located in Birkirkara, Malta. With over six certifications and five licenses, GlobalBet was awarded the beat virtual sports company in 2019. GlobalBet has made a name for itself with its wide range of virtual sports to select from. This company has reached heights with over…

Africa is home to one of the fastest growing online gambling markets in the world. The continent’s natural features like the size of its people and resources give it a high potential for the iGaming industry. It is the second most populous continent with an approximate population of 1.3 billion. Furthermore, the continent features a young population, many of them betting at live establishments or online. These factors have led to Africa’s burgeoning market and attracted several local and foreign investors. Currently, there are hundreds of operators offering casinos, sports betting, poker, and virtual football to Africa residents both live…

The impact of COVID-19 on several industries globally has been studied by many quarters. The pandemic is perhaps the most lasting and far-reaching event that took the 21st century by storm. Rarely was there any industry that was not affected by the outbreak – finance, fashion, health, and the global online gambling industry. While the pandemic had lasting effects on the online gaming markets of all jurisdictions globally, our focus in this article is the African iGaming market. Before the outbreak, the online gambling market of Africa had been a fast-growing one. Except for South Africa, you will not find…