GAMING FOR AFRICA
Avani Gaborone gets multi- million rand renovation
B
otswana’s Avani Gaborone Resort and Casino, situated in the capital Gaborone, has re-opened after a R103
million renovation. The 150-slot, 9-table casino and hotel resort’s renovation was done to introduce Avani’s signature design hallmarks to 156 guest rooms and public spaces including the main entrance and porte cochere. According to the Avani group, the aim of the renovation is to showcase a new contemporary design and technological enhancements for a modern, functional and relaxing experience. Riaan van Rooyen, newly-appointed General Manager of Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino said Avani Hotels and Resorts was committed to cementing relationships with the communities of Gaborone and Botswana.
The layout of the guest bedrooms and
bathrooms has been redesigned to ensure the best use of space. The design is functional,
Gaming Africa ‘going to be good for Africa’
P “Avani Gaborone is now the capital’s leading
leisure and business resort. It is situated in the heart of Gaborone’s business district, home to The Botswana Stock Exchange, Debswana Diamond Company, the Southern African Development Community headquarters and financial institutions. Avani Gaborone is ideally located for leisure and business travellers and local residents’ seeking great food and a variety of entertainment options,” he said.
modern and comfortable. Room features and amenities include free WiFi, dedicated work station with media hub, LCD television with satellite news, sport and movie channels and a rain shower. The conference centre offers an impressive setting for business and social events in Gaborone with a main conference room accommodating up to 500 guests and five private Seminar Rooms will enrich any meeting. “We saw the renovation as an opportunity to upskill staff and expand their capabilities. All staff were encouraged to participate in cross- training across departments in order to provide a seamless service. The service and services offered in a predominantly business hotel differ in significant ways from the priorities in a leisure hotel. “Efficiency and a sense of urgency is very
important to a business traveller who is generally on the go from very early in the morning. With this in mind we open breakfast earlier, offer free WiFi everywhere, ensure a quick check-in and check-out service and our concierge staff are adept at providing quick transfers, shopping tips and advice on restaurants in the area,” Van Rooyen added.
AfroMillions goes live in Nigeria A
froMillionsLotto, the Nigerian Professional Football League’s (NPFL) exciting new lotto, has gone live, with locals able to buy tickets online for the jackpot draw. The first jackpot was drawn on Wednesday 18th October. Starting at N1 billion, the twice-weekly draw
features bigger jackpots than all the lotteries in Nigeria combined and is said to be the largest jackpot on offer anywhere in Africa. If the jackpot rolls over, it increases by N100 million with each
26 OCTOBER 2017
eter Mireku, Commissioner for the Gaming Commission of Ghana, believes that October’s Gaming Africa (
www.GamingAfrica.za.com) (24 and
25 October, Johannesburg) will help to alter some of the negative perceptions that exist of the industry as well as providing a high profile, professional showcase for gaming on the continent. Mr Mireku, one of the thought leaders who will be speaking at the two day conference, said: “I think every gaming jurisdiction needs to establish a focal point. Africa comprises 54 countries whose gaming strategies are travelling at different speeds and in some cases in different directions. The coming together of the various interests, both governmental and those from within the industry, offers great opportunity for everyone to share information, experience and insight. “Many thought leaders believe that gaming suffers
from a negative narrative and events such as Gaming Africa provide a platform to demonstrate not only the technology that this industry deploys but it also shines a light on the importance attached to social responsibility and the harm minimisation initiatives that are at the heart of a progressive and sustainable industry.” “Events like this are as much about listening as anything else. There will be some extremely smart minds in attendance, not just from Africa, but from much further afield, representing commercial organisations who want to conduct business on the continent and it would be foolish not to listen and to establish best practice. The challenge we face is achieving the balance between social responsibility and a successful, thriving industry.” Peter Mireku concluded: “I also look forward to being
part of a professionally run event. I am very aware of the excellent reputation that the organisers, Clarion Gaming, enjoy in the industry, not least as a result of ICE Totally Gaming, the London event that in 2017 attracted over 30,000 visitors from 151 nations. Whilst Gaming Africa is not in that league – for the moment at least – I know that the same attention to detail and professionalism will be in evidence. This is going to be good for Africa.”
Gaming Africa is the new two day free-to-attend
draw up to a maximum of over N2 billion. The website also offers instant win games, which can be played for fun or to win cash prizes of up to N12 million.
Each NPFL club has their own lotto website so football fans can support their favourite team. For every ticket sold, that club will receive a percentage of the revenue to help fund player development, contribute to stadium and pitch improvements and support community-based projects.
conference taking place across 24 and 25 October in Johannesburg. Created and staged by the team responsible for ICE, Gaming Africa has learning and training at its core. Featuring learning modules covering the economy, payment methods, social responsibility, anti-money laundering, investment, public relations, regional roundtables and two master classes from the Totally Gaming Academy, entitled ‘Casino Marketing Academy’ and ‘Online Sports Betting Master Class’, Gaming Africa has raised the bar in terms of delivering an event dedicated to meet the specific gaming needs of the continent. To download the agenda for Gaming Africa and to register, visit:
www.GamingAfrica.za.com.
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