Africa Gambling News.
One of the fastest-growing regions in global gambling. Regulatory frameworks are developing rapidly across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and beyond. We cover the operator moves, licensing decisions and market developments shaping African gambling.
SPRIBE’s African Compliance Pitch Lands Same Day as Brazil Probe
The Aviator maker becomes a Platinum Supplier Member of the African iGaming Alliance, pitching regulatory cooperation hours after Brazilian prosecutors called for its suspension.
Casino Guru and Gamble Alert Take Safer Gambling Training to Nigeria
Casino Guru and Gamble Alert Nigeria will work together to give Nigerian operators and gambling professionals wider access to safer gambling training.
Famous Games Targets Africa and LatAm via QTech Distribution Deal
The European studio puts 100+ titles on QTech ONE, its first major aggregator push outside Europe, giving operators in Africa, Asia, and LatAm access to a catalogue built around varied volatility profiles and mechanics.
BC.GAME Brings BETBY into BC Engine as Staker Rewards Top $2.5M
BC.GAME has added BETBY to BC Engine, expanding the $BC token rewards ecosystem after staker rewards passed $2.5m since the model launched in April.
Four Regulators Issue World Cup 2026 Warnings as Tournament Opens
Malta, the Netherlands, France, and South Africa issued formal operator warnings this week covering betting integrity, advertising restrictions, and consumer harm ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
TaDa Gaming Adds Sunbet as South Africa Content Partner
TaDa Gaming’s casino titles will reach Sunbet players through Light & Wonder as the supplier builds its position in regulated African markets.
Yggdrasil Expands South Africa Reach With Two Operator Deals
Yggdrasil goes live with Lucky Fish and Bet Set Win in South Africa through Intelligent Gaming, extending its local network to more than 30 operators ahead of a projected €3.9bn market.
PUBG MOBILE, Infinix Target Kenya Students With PMVS
PUBG MOBILE and Infinix will run a nationwide university esports tournament in Kenya from mid-May to late June 2026, with a USD 1,000 prize pool and 10 GT 30 Pro phones on offer.
QTech Games and Famous Games Strike Emerging Markets Content Deal
The studio's catalogue of more than 100 titles joins QTech's aggregation platform, with Latin America and Africa identified as the primary target regions for growth.
Senegal’s Gambling Sector Mobilizes US$71M in Q1 2026 Amid Tax Reforms
Senegal achieved 71% of its projected gambling revenue in Q1 2026, with digital and cross-border gaming driving the sector’s growth.
Brightstar Extends Lottotech Deal Into Third Decade with Full Tech Overhaul
The multi-year renewal covers a new central lottery system and a complete terminal replacement with Brightstar's RetailerPro S2 hardware across the Mauritius National Lottery's retail network.
Africa’s Betting Boom Puts Retailers and Telcos Under Pressure
African CEOs say online gambling takes spend from groceries, mobile airtime and discretionary retail, as gross gaming revenue is forecast to hit $13.5bn in 2026, more than double its 2023 level.
Kenya Opens Lottery Advisor Tender Ahead of Operator Licence
The National Lottery Board has launched an international tender to appoint an advisor for selecting a future operator, with submissions due by May 6.
QTech Expands Live Supply With Yeebet and REBEL Deal
The B2B aggregator QTech integrates Yeebet Live and REBEL Live into a single system, expanding multi-studio coverage for operators in emerging markets.
Africa’s First Mobile-Money Tap-to-Pay Launches in Tanzania
M-Pesa Africa and Vodacom Tanzania went live on March 17 with a contactless payment feature. It covers any Visa-enabled terminal in Tanzania and abroad.