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Tax changes and potential of gaming in Kenya under the spotlight

A panel at today’s SiGMA Africa Summit explored Kenya’s recent online gaming tax adjustments, their implications and what makes gaming in Kenya attractive for investors. Moderating the panel was SiGMA conference presenter Lilly Douse, with panellists Frank Deya, Director at Betcoin.Social, Phillip Onyango, Managing Partner at P.I. Onyango & Co. Advocates, and Purity Wahiu, Operations…

Navigating size, potential and strategy for new entrants and investors to Africa

of At the SiGMA Africa panel, moderated by Daniel Robus, - CRO of Stay Contactable and experts included Imran Bukhari -Partner at WA Africa, Solomon Goodwin - Head of ,Booming Games Africa, Cameron Green - Founder F9 Media Group. The panel discussed the significance of developing winning strategies for game development and marketing in Africa.

Evolving perspectives on responsible gambling

In a conference panel discussion taking place at the SiGMA Africa expo today, panellists tackled South Africa’s responsible gambling journey: assessing progress, international perspectives, and new developments with moderator Jason Foster, the Managing Director for 1337ProBet, and Annalisa Samuels, the Product and Biz Dev Specialist for Bitville Holdings, Garron Whitesman, Founding Partner from Whitesman Attorney,…

The future of South African internet sports and affiliate marketing

Cape Town recently played host to the SiGMA Africa Summit, a pivotal event where industry veterans convened to dissect the fast-evolving landscape of internet sports and affiliate marketing in South Africa. The expert panel discussion, entitled “Unlocking the potential of South Africa’s internet sports scene and affiliate marketing opportunities,” was moderated by Gali Hartuv, CEO…

Exploring the vibrant realm of betting across Africa – where excitement meets opportunity

SiGMA Africa hosted a panel this week moderated by Daniel Robus, CRO of Contactable with expert specialists joining the panel. They were Solomon Godwin, Head of Booming Games in Africa, Victor Sakushenko, Head of Sales - Sportsbook at SOFTSWISS and Hamed Rahini, Regional Manager Africa for Amusnet. The discussion explored crucial aspects in the African market ranging from investment strategies to regulatory challenges.

Regulatory Quest: Zimbabwe’s journey towards online gambling

Speaking at the SiGMA Africa conference taking place in Cape Town today, Simbarashe Absolom Murondoti starts his keynote with an amusing anecdote about an uncomfortable encounter in an elevator he once had. He makes the point that life is full of uncertainties and odds, and chances- the very concepts on which the gambling industry thrives. …

SiGMA Africa summit panel delves into the nuances of African iGaming market penetration

The recent SiGMA Africa Summit hosted a panel that provided deep insights into the complexities of the African iGaming market. Moderated by Oliver De Bono, CEO at Quantum Gaming, the panel featured Petra Zackrisson, SVP of Growth at Better Collective, Daniel Lyons, Senior Business Development Manager at Genius Sports, and Oyindamola Michaels, the country manager…

Curaçao’s Minister of Finance discusses impact of regulatory innovation at SiGMA Africa

During the SiGMA Africa Summit held in the picturesque city of Cape Town, South Africa, a Fireside Chat, aptly titled “Curaçao and Africa: Parallel paths and shared lessons,” explored regulatory innovation and its impact on the gaming and cryptocurrency landscapes. This candid discussion featured two distinguished speakers: Hon. Javier Silvania, Minister of Finance of Curaçao…

African Games in Ghana showcases powerhouse in athletics and sports

The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced its final list of 50 athletes who will represent Nigeria at the ongoing 13th African Games in Ghana. This list includes world-renowned athletes such as Tobi Amusan, (pictured above), the world record holder for the 100m hurdles, Ese Brume, and Ruth Usoro.

22 winners, 2024 dreams: SiGMA Africa Awards shine bright

Generously sponsored by BETCONSTRUCT, the SiGMA Africa Awards brought SiGMA Africa’s  first day in Cape Town to a fitting close. The gala event, which was held at the GrandWest Complex, got off to a good start with the smooth soulful vocals from viral Women2Women vocalist, Lauren Lee – who serenaded guests during the networking portion of…