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SIS (Sports Information Services), the leading multi-channel supplier of 24/7 live betting services, has launched its new South African 24/7 Live Betting Channel with sportsbook operator Marshalls World of Sport.

The new 24/7 Live Betting Channel, a tailored solution for the South African market, includes a range of SIS’s market-leading numbers betting products, such as the established, ever popular twice-daily 49’s draw, as well as a new regular 39’s draw – created to provide even more betting opportunities for 49’s customers.

The South African channel also consists of premium greyhound racing, with up to 38,000 events – depending on province – as well as horse racing from around the globe, to ensure profitable short-form content is available throughout the day.

The broad content-based 24/7 service has been delivered to Marshalls as a full end-to-end solution, featuring live streamed pictures, data, commentary, on-screen graphics with betting prompts and a range of markets and prices including SIS Trading Services, which provides betting operators with the most comprehensive range of markets and pricing for live racing covering the entire betting lifecycle of a race.

SIS’s new 24/7 Live Betting Channel is now live within Marshalls’s retail outlets across South Africa, as well as its online operation, and the tailored channel demonstrates SIS’s commitment to provide localised and bespoke products to its operator partners globally, ensuring that bettors worldwide are provided with relevant betting content that meets their needs wherever they are, and at times suited to them.

Joe Andrews, Digital Sales Manager at SIS, said: “It’s an exciting step for us to be partnering with Marshalls to deliver our new South African 24/7 Live Betting Channel, which has been tailored for the South African market and now features our revamped 49’s offering.

“Numbers betting is hugely popular in South Africa, where there is a strong affinity to the 49’s brand, and Marshalls’s customers will enjoy the refreshed 49’s draws and new products that are now on offer. Alongside horse and greyhound racing, Marshalls has a comprehensive live betting channel that will help drive customer engagement across all hours of the day.”

Jeremy Marshall, Owner of Marshalls World of Sport, said: “We have been hugely impressed with SIS’s new 24/7 Live Betting Channel since launching it to our customers and it will no doubt help us to increase engagement and provide incremental revenues.

“Having access to a bespoke channel specifically tailored for the South African market is of huge value to us as a company, with this partnership proving that SIS understands local market needs and requirements perfectly, wherever you are in the world.”

Cola Group, a world-class games and entertainment specialist, is expanding the iGaming arm of its company, Cola.bet, with a $14.5m investment.

This substantial investment follows on the back of Cola.bet securing a fourth African gambling license in the continent’s second largest gambling market, Nigeria. This new addition adds to Cola.bet’s current stable of highly successful African operations; Zambia (cola.com.zm), Kenya (cola.ke) and Ethiopia (cola.et).

This latest sports betting license was granted by the Lagos State Lotteries Board to a locally incorporated, Cola.bet subsidiary company, Cola Games Limited. The Nigerian market is similar to Ethiopia’s in that both are very retail centric rather than internet based. It was a strategic move for Cola.bet to leverage its blueprint and successes in Ethiopia to successfully expand into Nigeria.

The betting operator delivers a modern, mobile-first proprietary platform tailored for both established and fast-developing markets. The Cola.bet platform is easily adjustable, customisable and provides seamless integrations. All local payment methods are also integrated onto the platform where partners can find a vast selection of sports events, esports and casino games. To further support Cola Group’s partners there is a complete consulting service, including a licensing brokerage, that provides access to localised knowledge and best practice in each operating region.

As Cola.bet continues to expand its sports betting and iGaming offering, responsible gaming remains a core focus. Cola.bet excels at providing resources to enable customers to enjoy gaming responsibly. Aside from aforementioned licenses, Cola.bet also holds a Curaçao gambling license and is in the process of obtaining licenses in the regulated markets of Africa, LATAM and Europe. This will facilitate the expansion plans of the company.

Dinu Bors, Cola.bet’s COO said: “Cola.bet delivers an exceptional customer-first experience and the launch augments our global ambitions within the iGaming space. The platform is highly customisable and grants B2B partners instant access to curated content for a plethora of markets. We’ll be rolling-out several innovative features over the coming months, we’re only just getting started.”

Dana Varnytska, Cola.bet’s CMO followed: “Our strategy is built on a localised programme which has been developed through thorough research into market nuances and player preference. Players will benefit from bespoke bonus promotions and extremely competitive odds on the most popular events”.

Casino provider continues to expand internationally by launching suite of studio based live dealer games and auto roulettes with popular operator

Authentic Gaming, the premium casino provider, has once again expanded its geographical reach after making its debut in the emerging South African market with existing operator partner, Betway.

Under the deal, Betway players in South Africa will be able to access the provider’s cutting-edge studio-based casino titles and auto-roulette games for the first time as the operator looks to build out its live dealer offering.

Studio tables include Grand, 24/7, Casino Floor, Nightclub and Viva Las Vegas, with each set against elaborate and ornate backgrounds with highly trained dealers that ensure gameplay is fun and engaging.

Players can also enjoy Authentic Gaming’s Cricket Roulette, which is only available to Betway players. This is a one-off, dedicated environment table and the first cricket-themed live roulette title in the world.

The table is set against the backdrop of a live scoreboard where players can keep up to date with all of the action and scores from the Indian Premier League and other cricket leagues and tournaments.

This means players can kill two birds with one stone; they can stay on top of the latest scores while also enjoying a few rounds of live roulette and all from their smartphone or tablet.

In addition, Betway will also add a series of Auto Roulette titles to its live dealer portfolio, including Classic, Speed and VIP.

Authentic Gaming’s entry into South Africa forms part of a wider strategy to enter regulated and regulating jurisdictions and provide operators with the widest range of innovative, entertaining and top-quality live roulette products as the vertical continues to see unprecedented growth.

Magdalena Podhorska-Okolow, CCO of Authentic Gaming, said: “International expansion is a priority for Authentic Gaming right now and we are delighted to have entered the fast-growing South African market with our long-standing partner, Betway.

“We see huge potential for casino in the region and believe our suite of studio-based and auto roulette titles will add variety and quality to Betway’s portfolio, allowing it to deliver a superior online experience to its players.”

Phillip Superamonien at Betway, said: “South Africa is a market with huge potential and we believe betting on casino games will be very popular among players in the region as we’ve seen tremendous growth in recent months.

“We have been partnered with Authentic Gaming for several years now so we know just how engaging and entertaining its games are. They make for a great addition to our game portfolio in South Africa and look forward to seeing our players enjoy the incredible experience its titles offer.”

Global supplier celebrates landmark agreement with tier one operator

Premium slots and table games provider Habanero has reinforced its position in Africa through its latest deal with leading operator brand, Betway, which is owned by Super Group.

Under the agreement, Habanero’s collection of high-performing titles such as Wild Trucks, Egyptian Dreams and Hot Hot Fruit will be available to Betway’s Ghana players via the Betway Africa brand.

Considered one of the continent’s favourite operators, Betway Africa is Betway’s licensed Africa-facing brand, and is live across multiple regulated African markets including Kenya, Uganda and South Africa.

Billed as a significant milestone for Habanero in its regional expansion, the Ghanaian gaming market is second to only Nigeria in West Africa for gaming revenue and total players numbers – having been live since 2006.

The deal is expected to be a decisive move forward in Habanero’s continued growth across the continent’s regulated landscape.

Having celebrated its MGA certification earlier this year, 2021 has seen the studio continue its tier one expansion, with multiple deals signed with major global operator brands in recent months.

Commenting on the deal, Arcangelo Lonoce, Head of Business Development Europe at Habanero, said: “This deal is a decisive move forward in our penetration of Africa’s regulated landscape, and we see the highly dynamic African market as a truly promising area for Habanero to continue to grow in.”

“Now live in Ghana, we can’t wait to start introducing our games to more and more players there than ever before!”

Kwabena Oppong-Nkrumah, Head of Marketing at Betway Ghana, added: “Betway has always considered Africa as a distinctive market, one where we can grow exponentially. Thanks to the latest deal with Habanero, we can now strengthen our leading position with the studio’s hugely exciting titles.“

The world’s leading provider of live-streaming games, TVBET continues to expand in Africa through a partnership with Sahara Games. 13 live games of TVBET are already available for players at Sahara Games Kenyan and Nigerian websites. With this deal, the provider will be able to strengthen its position in the region, while the operator will be able to offer even more opportunities to its players.

The expanding TV games provider company is committed to offering products that meet the needs of its customers while continuing to expand its network of partners in various countries. This time, TVBET has launched its products at two regional Sahara Games’ websites, and now its games are available for Kenyans and Nigerians. TVBET products are high-quality live card and table games and lotteries. Professionally hosted by fully trained and experienced TV presenters, TVBET beams the games live using the cutting edge webcam and HD streaming technology.

Sahara Games operator is a part of Sahara Game Technology Corporation. The Sahara Game Technology Corporation is an omnichannel gaming company offering sportsbook and casino games for both land-based and online players. Sроrts орtiоns listеd оn thе Sаhаrа Gаmеs wеbsitе inсludе betting on football, basketball, tennis, volleyball and other “traditional”

sports, betting on virtual sports, e-sports, various casino games, live casino, etc. Now clients of Nigerian and Kenyan Sahara Games may enjoy the full kit of TVBET live games.

TVBET sees amazing prospects in a new partnership with Sahara Games since it helps the provider to expand its presence in South Africa. Herewith, Sahara Games has the opportunity to diversify its portfolio with top-notch TV games.

A lucky player from Gauteng walked away from his play on Jackpot Cleopatra’s Gold Deluxe at SilverSands Casino, with R2,724,363.76 extra in his back pocket.  The winner wagered just R5, before winning the life-changing sum in a single spin of Realtime Gaming’s recently released progressive slot.

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Today, leading global online betting and gaming brand Betway, who are owned by Super Group, have announced a partnership with the current rugby world champions, South Africa.

The three-year agreement will see the Betway have a presence in stadium with branding at all Springbok home matches including at the world-famous Ellis Park, as well as appearing on the back of the players shorts for the full term.

The deal will be in place for this weekend’s Rugby Championship fixture against Argentina and the team have readied themselves for the tournament with a historic 2-1 success over the British and Irish Lions.

This further demonstrates the brand’s commitment to supporting the biggest teams and events in world sport.

Anthony Werkman, Betway CEO said: “It’s a great honour to be a sponsor of the South African National Rugby team.

“The Springboks are painted in history and with rugby being a popular sport around the globe, we’re proud to take a step into international rugby sponsorship.

“It’s very exciting that we’ve partnered with the current world champions, which highlight’s Betway’s appetite to support the biggest names in sport.

“The team have been in great form of late and we look forward to seeing our logo around the stadium and on the players kit, starting against Argentina this weekend.”

Jurie Roux, South Africa Rugby Union CEO said: “This new partnership will enable us to work together in bringing our passionate fans even closer to the game.

“We are excited to be partnering with Betway as this will stretch beyond the four white lines of a rugby field – Betway has some exciting new initiatives that will be announced in due course as part of the new partnership, and we are excited to see what the future holds.”

Images – and press releases – about African sport will be made instantly available to over one million global Getty Images subscribers

APO Group, the leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, today signed an exclusive agreement with Getty Images, a world leader in visual communications, that will make images – and press releases – about African sport instantly available to tens of thousands of media organizations all over the world.

As a result of the collaboration between the two companies which started in 2019, Getty Images’ vast network of over one million global subscribers will have access to APO Group clients press announcements and high-quality editorial images.

This will come at no extra cost to the standard price of APO Group’s Pan-African press release distribution service. APO Group’s multinational customers are active all across Africa, and this new arrangement will help shine a light on some of the positive stories being told on the continent every day.

Sport also has a major role to play in the changing of global perceptions about Africa. Getty Images is the official photographic partner to over 85 of the world’s leading sports governing bodies, leagues, and clubs including FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), so its media subscribers are used to seeing the very best sporting imagery.

APO Group is the exclusive Pan-African communications consultancy for the NBA and the Basketball Africa League. APO Group is also the Main Official Sponsor of World Rugby’s African association, Rugby Africa, and an official sponsor of Team Qhubeka Assos, the only professional African cycling team on the UCI World Tour, and the annual Lux Afrique Polo Day. Through these partnerships, APO Group will be able to showcase the best of African sport to new audiences all over the world.

Getty Images is one of the most instantly recognizable names in international media, with over one million clients in almost every country in the world. It has over 425 million assets, encompassing the latest global news, sports, celebrity, music and fashion coverage, as well as exclusive conceptual creative images. It is also home to the world’s largest commercial archive.

APO Group has led the way in press release distribution in Africa since 2007. Its client-base features prominent international companies from diverse industries, all of whom have great insights to share and stories to tell as they establish operations in Africa, or develop their presence on the continent.

One of the company’s main goals is to find a new way of challenging international perceptions and changing the narrative about Africa. Ultimately, it is about driving trade and investment, and helping to stimulate African economies as well.

“This is a truly groundbreaking moment,” said APO Group Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard. “For our clients, it means an incredible opportunity to reach further with their content than ever before. For Africa, it means the chance to break the cycle of negative news and show the world the bigger picture. I am so thankful to Getty Images for opening their network to Africa. They are using their unparalleled reach and reputation to elevate our continent on the world stage.”

“We are pleased to continue our partnership with APO Group and offer African businesses and organisations access to the world’s newsrooms via our unrivalled distribution platform,” said Eugene Cariaga, Senior Director at Getty Images.