GAMING FOR AFRICA


Responsible Gambling Gets Powerful Automated Tool for Operators & Regulators


November is Responsible Gambling Month in South Africa, and the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) is at the forefront of advocating for responsible gambling. Now, with the assistance of technology,


responsible gambling can add a powerful tool to its arsenal with the recent launch of the First Full-Cycle Verification and Anti-fraud Solution for the Gaming Industry. The new solution enables gaming


operators and platforms to cover the whole player lifecycle in full compliance. Sumsub and SARGF discussed these


developments along with responsible gambling in general during a recent eNCA television interview. The SARGF is a public-private initiative


between the government gambling regulators and the gambling industry in South Africa, and as such is funded by contributions from the South African gambling industry – which includes the casino, sports betting, bingo and limited


pay-out machine (LPM) industries. The contribution is pegged at 0.1% of the industry’s Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) (i.e. money staked less money paid out in


Sportingtech gets Ready to Rumble by Sponsoring Anna Mackney in SBC Charity Boxing Championship Debut


Turnkey provider puts its backing behind the Play’n GO UK Regional Director in first-ever female bout at industry Fight Night


Full-service betting and gaming platform provider Sportingtech will sponsor one of the first female boxers as she prepares to make history at SBC’s Charity Boxing Championship. Fearless Anna ‘Albatross’ Mackney, UK


Regional Director at Play’n GO, will take on Ally McIvor, Partnerships Team Manager at Games Global, in a brutal head-to-head during the prestigious black-tie event at London’s Park Lane Hilton Hotel on November 10. Following a gruelling training regime, the


gripping showdown will take place with five other bouts between top industry figures also on the cards. Anna’s training started 20 weeks ago and includes a one to two-hour daily training regime. To fit around her packed schedule Anna meal preps to maintain her high protein, moderate carb diet. The annual championship is hosted in


partnership with Oliver’s Wish Foundation, which raises money for a range of charities,


including Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Chestnut Tree House and SUDC UK. Last year’s glistening event raised an impressive £140,000 for the same causes. Sportingtech will be sponsoring a VIP table at


the event, which will see 12 iGaming industry figures enter the ring, in front of 500 guests. Anna Mackney, UK Regional Director at Play’n


GO, said: “I am incredibly excited to take part in the first female bout at SBC’s Charity Boxing Championship and I am very grateful to Sportingtech for the sponsorship and support. Training has been tough, having to juggle my job with a rigorous schedule hasn’t been easy but I hope on the night the hard work pays off. The event raises money for some great causes, and it should be a fun night.” Dan Stone, Marketing Director at


Sportingtech, said: “It’s a pleasure to sponsor Anna ‘The Albatross’ Mackney for the first ever female bout at SBC’s annual Charity Boxing


Hannes Bezuidenhout, Sumsub Vice President for


Sales, Africa Region and SARGF Executive Director Sibongile Simelane-Quntana discussed these


developments along with responsible gambling in general during a recent eNCA television interview.


winnings). In addition, the SARGF receives certain public grants for defined special projects and provincial responsible gambling interventions and programmes.


Championship. We know she’s been put through her paces in training and can’t wait for a victory next month. “This event has been a great addition to the


industry’s calendar and raises money for a number of worthy causes, and we are delighted to be able to lend our support.”


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