GAMING FOR AFRICA


Golden Valley Casino assists barefoot learners


98 learners from Roodewal Primary can now walk into their school with pride, thanks to a donation of shoes from The Golden Valley Casino. Concerned teachers approached The Golden


Valley about the plight of learners who are sometimes forced to go to school hungry and barefoot, because of the hardships they and their families face. Speaking about the donation, The Golden


Valley’s General Manager Keenan Bergins said, “The school is located in an area known for gangs and crime and the impact on children living there cannot be overstated. We had initially decided to


donate 50 pairs of shoes but when we realized how many more children were in need, we increased the number. Seeing the joy on the faces of children whose parents battle to provide them with food, let alone shoes, was very humbling.


“We applaud the commitment of teachers at


the school for actively getting involved in the development of their learners, and for consciously looking for ways in which to make a difference for them.”


NorthWest Gambling Board mourns death of Segomotso


The North West Gambling Board has learnt with shock the untimely passing of its Corporate Services Manager, Mrs Segomotso Motlhabane. She passed away on Sunday morning after a short illness. Mrs Motlhabane joined the Gambling Board in 2016 and throughout her tenure as one of the Executive Managers she demonstrated ethical leadership, administrative astuteness and efficacy. She was affectionately referred to as “Mme” meaning a Mother is Setswana. Before joining the Gambling Board Mrs


Motlhabane had an illustrious career in the public service spanning over two decades having served as a Deputy Director under the Chief Directorate of Corporate Services at the North West Department of Local Government. She was also coordinator for the Media In Education Trust (MIET AFRICA) which was a non-governmental organisation funded by


the Royal Netherlands Embassy. The primary objective of the NGO was confined


within the rural sustainability projects such as HIV/ AIDS awareness campaigns and roll out of vegetable gardens. It was during this period that she worked


Incentive Games signs partnership with Betsson Group for Betsafe brand in Africa


Gambling giant Betsson Group has agreed on a deal with Incentive Games to provide a suite of titles to launch on its Betsafe brand in Kenya. The British games provider, based in


Edinburgh, has helped establish several brands in the African market – as well as its free-to-play customer acquisition and retention games, Incentive Games offers bespoke African virtual and jackpot products. Incentive Games’ products have proven to


be powerful customer acquisition and retention tools, because Incentive Games has specifically developed the games for markets where cellular data costs can be a significant barrier for users. Plus, Incentive Games’ offerings are sport- focused, which appeal to players that are not


usually drawn to casino products – a huge draw in regions with limited live sport. John Gordon, CEO of Incentive Games, said:


“We are delighted to be aligned with the Betsson Group and providing bespoke free-to-play and pay-to-play games for the Betsafe brand. We do not take a “copy and paste” approach to deliver games for clients. We pride ourselves on providing real value, and we are looking forward to helping another gaming brand launch effectively in the region.” Ciara Nic Liam, Product Director at Betsson


Group, said: “Africa is a new region for Betsson and we see its potential as one of the fastest growing online sports betting regions in the world. As with other regions, we are taking a localised


closely with organisations such as Treatment Action Campaign & Life Line as a Local Coordinator of the AIDS Council. She also contributed immensely in building the


NGO sector, helping to streamline their operations and lobbying funding to ensure their sustainability and efficacy. Her work in both the public sector and non-governmental organisation is unapparelled. She held various qualifications ranging from a Diploma in Teaching and an LLB Degree which she obtained from the Mahikeng Campus of the North West University in 2008. The Chief Executive Officer of the North West Gambling Board, Mr Nathan Oliphant wishes to take this opportunity and convey his condolences to the management, staff and the family of Mrs Motlhabane. “May Her Soul Rest In Eternal Peace!,” Mr Oliphant said.


approached to the Kenyan market. “To that end, we believe offering free to play


and pay to play virtual sports games will be a major acquisition channel for us, and Incentive Games is one of the leaders in this area. We look forward to launching its games to our players shortly.”


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