GAMING FOR AFRICA
Nektan expands global footprint into Africa
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aming technology platform and services provider Nektan is entering the African market
using E-Lite, the company’s B2B content distribution platform. Nektan is targeting Africa as part of its global expansion strategy. Following a quick and seamless
integration of Nektan’s B2B platform E-Lite, two of Africa’s leading gaming companies, Betika and BetLion, have complemented their sports offering with the integration of hundreds of HTML5 developed slots and table games, now available via Nektan’s E-Lite platform across all desktop and mobile devices. Both operators have significant presence in Africa and are amongst the seven Kenyan operators who had their licenses renewed by the Kenyan Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB).
Disrupting Gambling Industry; Effect of Technology
‘The Gambling Regulators’ and Operators’ Dialogue’ that took place recently, the topic of technology was of extreme interest to delegates. “The crux of the conference is for NGB, as the gambling industry regulator, to engage with the various stakeholders in the value chain,” explained Caroline Kongwa, Administrator of the NGB. Delegates expressed the view that traditional gamblers would continue to attend land-based casinos but that the new generations would embrace technology in this industry, as they have in the music and entertainment industries. “As gambling becomes more
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diverse and embraces new technologies, it poses the question whether there is sufficient agility within the existing regulatory
Novomatic Launches 1st Ever African Panthera Linked Slots at Carnival City
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n an African first – and also as one of the few casinos worldwide to install the latest Panthera upright cabinets from Novomatic – Carnival City became the proud new owners of these latest state-of-the-art slot machines during a packed-floor promotion recently. The newly-unveiled linked progressive jackpot banks,
featuring both Thunder Cash and Cash Connection as a back-to-back jackpot bank, were welcomed to the casino floor by players waiting in eager anticipation to get their turn on the latest attraction on the casino floor.
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t the second day of the National Gambling Board’s (NGB) 2-day conference on
framework,” said Kongwa. “The question that should stay in our minds, as regulators, is whether we are prepared to amend the legal framework continuously to regulate gambling products and services, which continuously evolve with technological advancements, or do regulators develop a legal framework that is technologically neutral? “It is expected that virtual and
mixed reality products and services will become prevalent across the globe in various industries. Access to
these products and services will also be influenced by IoT products and services. In addition, operators and manufacturers should ask themselves how new products introduced into the market align with the South African regulated industry and legal framework. Continuous dialogue between regulators and industry stakeholders is paramount, prior to introduction of new products and services in the market. “Technology is a disruptor and in
history disruptors have changed the way of doing business and this is also true for the regulatory environment. We acknowledge that we all wish to do what is best for the community and use risk management strategies to manage any pitfalls. “Technology continues to add the
edge to businesses and the gambling industry is no exception,” concluded Kongwa.
Digitain expands Africa presence with Westernbet partnership
eading multi-channel sports betting and casino platform provider Digitain has integrated with Nigerian operator Westernbet.
Digitain’s latest agreement sees the company continue its rapid expansion on the African continent with its award-winning full turnkey solution. Encompassing sportsbook, casino, payment gateways, sports data and statistics, Westernbet is also set to benefit from Digitain’s full-service enterprise tools for mobile, desktop and retail channels. The integration brings with it a fantastic
opportunity for the company to enter into the Nigerian market; world-renowned for its dedicated football fans and legions of punters, while introducing Westernbet’s fans to one of the world’s leading sportsbook offerings. Covering 65 sports and 7,500 leagues, it offers
more than 3,000 betting markets, covered by over 400 in-house risk managers and sports traders.
Westernbet will be able to offer odds on 35,000 live events each month, with a casino solution that boasts more 3,000-plus games from major casino suppliers (such as Novomatic, Microgaming, NetEnt and Playson).
Commenting on the deal, Ajay Tripathi, Managing
Director of Westernbet said: “We are happy to announce our agreement with Digitain, and to have their Full Turnkey Solution. “The technical solutions of the Sportsbook, as well
as Scoreboards on our website display real-time match details using graphics and statistics are intuitive and easy to use, and are sure to be a real hit with our players from day one.” The announcement follows a particularly busy few months for Digitain, which has seen it expand its global footprint from Europe, through Asia and on to LatAm as well as Africa, plus the opening of its first UK office.
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