GAMING FOR AFRICA
Gambling Authority and University of Botswana sign MOU
The Botswana Gambling Authority and the University of Botswana (UB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking the launch of the Motshameko O Phepa Academic Sponsorship.
According to the partnership the Gambling Authority will sponsor six master’s degree students and four PhD/Doctorate candidates in the field of gambling research and development.
The supervision of the scholars will be under the University of Botswana. University of Botswana was represented by the Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris
and the Gambling Authority was represented by the Chief Executive Officer, Emolemo Peter Kesitilwe.
Meridianbet granted South African Sportsbetting Licence
Golden Matrix Group’s Meridianbet operator brand has received a sports betting licence in South Africa.
The accreditation from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board allows the B2B and B2C company to operate sports betting across South Africa.
A separate Manufacturer Licence from the regulator allows Meridianbet to licence its
proprietary sports betting software within the Western Cape region.
Zoran Milosevic, CEO of Meridianbet, said: “Expanding our reach into South Africa will provide new opportunities to grow our user base in an entirely new jurisdiction, underscoring our ongoing commitment to growing our industry-leading brands around the world.
Peermont Bolsters Gaming with Over 100 New Slots
Peermont Casinos has enhanced its gaming experience with a host of new Slots Products from South Africa’s top slots suppliers. “As casinos strive to provide diverse and engaging experiences for their guests, the importance of offering a variety of slot options cannot be overstated,’ says Peermont Gaming Executive Billy Gray. “Moreover, integrating cutting-edge technology into these new slot machines not only enhances gameplay but also creates excitement and anticipation among players looking for a fresh angle to the popular Slots catalogue.
Emperors Palace in particular has debuted over 80 new slot machines from different leading manufacturers including Light & Wonder, IGT and Merkur within the three months. With technology updating rapidly, Peermont is looking to further cater to a broad spectrum of players, and offer an extensive selection of slot games. The new slots (amongst them Jewel of the Dragon, Duo Fu Duo Cai Grand 2, Egyptian Link and Mystery of The Lamp Progressives) provides
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different appeal, whether it be the theme of gaming features on offer.
‘Slots are a lot more sophisticated nowadays, with plenty of features to suit anyone’s preference of play. This generation of Slot machines are big, bright, high-tech and offers ton of features: 5-reels, 50-paylines or 243 ways to win, grand and major jackpot levels, Jackpot Wilds, Bonus Boosts and Jackpot and lucky wheels. The list goes on,’ explains Gray of the variety on offer. The addition of new slot machines to the the gaming repertoire; it’s about creating an immersive and captivating experience for players. By offering a diverse array of slot options and embracing cutting-edge technology, Peermont casinos ensure that they remain at the forefront of entertainment and innovation. As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, one thing is certain: the thrill of spinning the reels will never go out of style, especially when accompanied by the excitement of discovering what the latest slot machines have to offer.
SIS strengthens bet365
partnership with global launch of
eSoccer product
SIS (Sports Information Services), the leading content supplier of 24/7 live betting services, has agreed a landmark deal with long-term partner, bet365, to deliver its comprehensive eSoccer portfolio across all regulated markets and boost the renowned operator’s global offering. The integration of the complete suite of H2H Global Gaming League™ eSoccer matches will opportunities which are proven to maximise engagement and margin.
The agreement considerably strengthens SIS’ Competitive Gaming offering across the globe with eBasketball already live. The addition of eSoccer contests means more than 150,000 events will now be available on the world’s leading sports betting operator’s online platform. Global Gaming League™ is proven to deliver superior margins, adding as much as 10% in value to operators. Professional gamers take part in all eBasketball and eSoccer matches which are produced entirely in-house at SIS’s UK-based secure studios.
Competitive Gaming is the only product available on the market to have been awarded the Esports Integrity Commission’s (ESIC) Gold Standards. The highest possible accreditation created to set unmatched levels of integrity and safety in the industry, it has trained referees overseeing every contest.
Paul Witten, Managing Director EMEA at SIS, said: “We are very pleased to launch our eSoccer product as part of our long-term partnership with bet365.
“It is evident that customers have taken to our fast-paced, highly competitive short-form action and engage with the many available betting opportunities and we expect this to continue with the integration of our complete Competitive Gaming offering across regulated markets.”
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