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From the Editor: PROVING THAT the African gambling landscape is as vibrant as ever and abounds with business and development opportunities, the recent 2nd edition of Africa’s largest gambling trade show - ICE Africa - showed tremendous growth as it drew the continent together in Johannesburg, South Africa in early October.

Pre-registered delegates from a total of 29 African nations passed through the doors at the Sandton Convention Centre following the opening of the second edition of ICE Africa and the ribbon- cutting ceremony was attended by some of the industry’s leading dignitaries, signalling the beginning of the annual two day event which served as a platform for 72 exhibitors and provided 15 hours of targeted learning delivered by a talent pool of over 60 thought leaders. Speaking at the opening, Kate Chambers, Managing Director of organiser, Clarion Gaming welcomed attendees and stated: “When Clarion Gaming was asked to create and organise an event for the industry in Africa our vision was to help establish the foundations for future growth. In other words we weren’t simply concerned with staging an event which satisfied short term objectives. Our aim was to work with existing stakeholders and to use the influence and reputation of the ICE brand to help create a sustainable and successful future within an environment in which we could bring together the international industry’s most respected thought leaders alongside the innovators whose products and services make this sector so dynamic and exciting. ”She continued: “There’s no doubt that ICE Africa has developed and grown to be an invaluable focal point for the industry, providing a professional meeting place for the a-z of gaming on the continent.

It provides a great opportunity for operators, regulators and suppliers to meet, network, share best practice and see the very latest gaming products and services. A show review is featured in this issue.

Other exciting news is that South Africa may be getting another casino following recent court developments in the North West province, and plans are afoot for a casino in Kenya in what will be Africa’s tallest building.

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Africa’s Tallest Building to House 24-Hour Casino Phumelela Gaming and Leisure Faces JSE Suspension Gambling Board CEO Elected Vice-President of IAGR Fifth Casino Licence for North West to Go Ahead After Failed Constitutional Court Appeal by CASA HCI Loses Bid to Interdict National Lottery Operator Ithuba Aristocrat named Overall Best Performance 2019 at the Peermont Global Annual Gaming Conference Cash, Cars and Cake for Carnival City’s 20th Birthday CLOVER LINK™ launched in Africa at Emperors Palace Novomatic Africa Receives Award for Most Improved Supplier of 2019 Meropa Casino gets Tables Upgrade from CSS Desert Palace Casino Installs IGT Africa’s Crystal Dual Slots Atomic Gaming Provides Variety at Millionaires Casino Nairobi ICE Africa 2019 Show Review umAfrika Gaming Technologies Provides Millionaires Casino Nairobi with StylGame Chairs Millionaires Casino Nairobi’s Glitzy Opening Aristocrat’s Helix XT Cabinet Installed at 3 Sun International Casinos Aristocrat’s Lightning Link upgrade at Wild Coast Sun 5 Out of 5 - Eastern Cape Gambling Board Achieves Yet Another Clean Audit Outcome Senegal Casino is First to Introduce Novomatic Linked Progressive Novomatic Africa’s New Compliance Assistant Interblock’s Universal Cabinet Recognized as Casino Journal’s Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products for 2019 Atomic Gaming Installs at Millionaires Casino Nairobi Breaking New Ground for Kenya Another Outstanding Installation by CSS at Sun City Aristocrat named Land-Based Supplier of the Year at 6th Global Gaming Awards Casino Technology Celebrates 20 Years Police Pounce on Chinese Foreign Nationals Dealing in Illegal Gambling African Gaming Market is Ready to Experience Spintec’s Cutting-edge Gaming Products Manufacturers & Suppliers Who’s Who December 2019 / January 2020 I Gaming For Africa I 01

Africa’s Tallest Building to House 24-Hour Casino A group of foreign investors led by Italian bil ionaire Franco Rosco are pushing forward plans to set up a 61-floor luxu y hotel-cum-residential project in Malindi, Kenya, that wil ultimately be Africa’s tallest building.

The mixed-use development, to be known as Palm Exotica, will feature tastefully furnished residential suites, eclectic restaurants and a vibrant 24-hour casino, a good feature for coastal entertainment.

Each intuitively designed floor plan, from studios, Presidential suites, exclusive Sky Apartments and Penthouse apartments are fitted with modern appliances and tasteful furniture. Floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive balconies will have uninterrupted views of the vibrant blues of the Indian Ocean and emerald tropical treetops.

Besides the casino, residents will also be spoilt

for choice from a host of offerings including a casino, 90 minutes from Mombasa airport as well as 45 nightclub, retail mall, theatre and cinema, state-of- minutes from Vipingo Ridge Old Club,” Palm Exotica the-art fitness centre, wellness spa and children’s play says on its website. area as well as a 5-star hotel and its lavish facilities.

Palm Exotica, which will cost an estimated Sh28 billion, reserves its topmost floors for exclusive private apartments and penthouses.

The meeting area has 1,500-metre square set aside adjacent to a 550-metre square ballroom and a 500 metre square exhibition centre while the lower floors will house food and bever ge outlets.

“It is 20 minutes’ drive from Malindi Airport and

Phumelela Gaming and Leisure Faces JSE Suspension South Africa’s largest horse racing operator, Phumelela Gaming and Leisure, is facing suspension from the JSE after it failed to submit its provisional report within the threemonth period stipulated in the JSE’s listings requirements. “Accordingly, the company’s listing on the JSE trading system has been annotated with an ‘RE’ to indicate that it has failed to submit its provisional report timeously and that the listing of this company’s securities is under threat of suspension and possible removal,” the JSE said on Friday last week.

THE JSE said that if Phumelela still failed to submit its provisional report by the end of November, its listing might be suspended.

However, in its trading update towards the end of last month, Phumelela informed its shareholders that it would release its results for the year to the

end of July by November 29.

“Shareholders are advised that the company is in the process of finalising results for the 12 months to end July, which is taking longer than anticipated. As a result, it is now expected that the audited results will be released on SENS on or

before November 29,” Phumelela said in a trading statement.

In the expected results, Phumelela said it was expecting to report a basic loss of between R80million and R100m, compared with a basic profit of R155.1m reported a year earlie .

Gambling Board CEO Elected Vice-President of IAGR At the recently-held conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern Cape Gamblin Board, Mabutho Zwane was elected as Vice-President of the International Asssociation of Gaming Regulators (IAGR).

THIS CONFERENCE was hosted just after the Eastern Cape Gambling Board had hosted a very successful conference of the Gaming Regulators Africa Forum (GRAF), in which the effects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the gaming industry across Africa were discussed.

IAGR works to advance the effectiveness and efficien y of gaming regulation throughout the world and provides a forum in which gaming regulators from various countries meet, exchange views and information, and discuss policy issues.

In addition, IAGR creates a means of fostering cooperation between gaming regulators in the

performance of their official duties and is a central point of contact for inquiries from governments, gaming regulatory agencies and personnel, and representatives of the international gaming industry.

“This comes at a time when the Board has just received its 5th consecutive clean audit outcome fron the Auditor General South Africa and we really hope that our efforts will come in as added advantage in advancing gaming regulatory work,” said Zwane.

Adv. Mayosi, the Chairperson of the Gambling Board congratulated Zwane on his election and

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emphasised the need to continue improving the gaming regulatory work and having a representative in an international platform will surely go a long way in ensuring that we do just that.

Zwane’s election puts him in a position to be at constant engagement with international regulators and will expose the ECGB to benchmarking opportuinities and be able to share knowledge and gain insight on industry trends, especially during this Fourth Industrial Revolution which is bringing with it a lot of changes and opportunities for innovation for regulators across the gaming sector.

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Fifth Casino Licence for North West to Go Ahead After Failed Constitutional Court Appeal by CASA The North West Gambling Board has welcomed the decision by the Constitutional Court to dismiss an application for leave to appeal by Casino Association South Africa (CASA) on a decision to allow a fift casino licence for the province.

“THE BOARD has always maintained that the decision by the then Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies to re-allocate the fifth casino licence was the correct one and the apex court has since vindicated the Board in that regard,” said Acting Chief Executive Officer of the North West Gambling Board, Mr. Jacob Montshioa.

The Casino Association of South Africa (CASA) had argued that the allocation of the fifth casino license will result in the proliferation of the gambling industry. This according to CASA will

HCI Loses Bid to Interdict National Lottery Operator Ithuba Lottery operator Ithuba said that Hosken Consolidated Investments (HCI) wil no longer be able to “bully it” now that the casino and hotel company has lost its bid to interdict the company in court.

have far reaching ramifications for the industry’s economic prospects.

The Acting CEOfficer of the North West Gambling Board insists that the ruling will give impetus to the economic trajectory of the province thus creating opportunities for the marginalised and downtrodden citizens of the North West.

“The roll-out of the fifth casino will undoubtedly create employment opportunities for the residents of North West Province,

JUDGE DAVID Unterhalter dismissed the case with costs on Monday.

HCI had sought to get an urgent interdict allowing it to access Ithuba’s financial statements over claims involving overpayment of fees to Ithuba’s management company, Zamani. Ithuba CEO Charmaine Mabuza is a shareholder of both Ithuba and Zamani.

HCI, in its court papers, had argued that Zamani had been paid management fees of 4.67% of Ithuba’s gross revenue, and that it was entitled to only 3%.

The company had also sought an order directing Ithuba to pay its monthly management fees into an attorney’s trust account. This was done so that the salaries of Ithuba’s employees would paid by Zamani, and not by Ithuba. In 2014 Ithuba won the bid to run SA’s lottery operations for eight years. HCI loaned R341m of “establishment” capital to Ithuba so that the BEE company would be able operate the lottery, HCI CEO Johnny Copelyn said.

The loan agreement included certain terms that would kick in if the loan were repaid before its full term, including management oversight and a 1% management fee, he said.

Judge Unterhalter ruled that HCI could in future exercise its right of management oversight over Ithuba, which included the payment of a 1% management fee but required regulatory approvals that had not been granted.

“I find that since Hosken Consolidated Investments cannot presently exercise its right of management oversight, it has no claim to payment of the 1% fee and no claim upon the management fees that Ithuba is currently paying to Zamani,” he said in the judgment. He said HCI had not shown that Zamani was not entitled to the 4.67% fee.

Mabuza said HCI had no leg to stand on after its loss in court and that the licence ran until June 2023.

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who have been hard hit by other closure of other economic sectors in the Province,” Mr. Montshioa said.

Mr Montshioa further maintains the mandate of the Board transcend its regulatory dictates. According to Mr. Montshioa the Board has a prerogative to create space and opportunities for new entrants particularly the previously disadvantaged individuals to participate actively in the socio-economic trajectory of the province.

“Ithuba is keen to put all of HCI’s bullying antics behind it and run the lottery, which is what it has been mandated to do. HCI’s loan has been paid back in bank guarantees and, as a funder, we believe they have no rights to the business,” said Mabuza on Tuesday.

Copelyn said the award showed HCI still had a case which would be heard in March next year.

“This week’s decision by the Honourable Justice Unterhalter is merely one declining to grant us interim relief pending the hearing of the matter in March next year,” he said.

“The arbitrator’s award is very clear. It says they owe us R166m in capital plus interest thereon at agreed rates until the end of the contract. It says we were completely justified in exercising our right of oversight from April 2016 and that Ithuba must pay us the agreed fees for oversight from that date as soon as we have complied with regulatory requirements,” he said.

In March the court will consider whether there is any reason not to make that award an order of court, Copelyn said.

He said there was nothing in the current judgment which suggested the court had any thought that there was something wrong with the award and HCI “has every expectation it will in due couse enforce the award.”

HCI may not need to merge with Ithuba in order to get oversight over Ithuba.

“From there we have a single issue in dispute: namely whether a ‘merger’ is required to exercise ‘oversight’. We do not believe this is the case but even if we are wrong there will come a moment where the competition authorities have finalised the merger issue and we believe payment cannot be avoided even if it is delayed,” Copelyn said.

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ICE Rides The AI Wave Tom Learmont sampled the offerings at ICE Africa 2019 THE CONTINENT’S casino interests converged on Johannesburg in early October to talk business at ICE Africa 2019. And the overall impression was that of a resounding success, as Gaming for Africa roamed the aisles in search of newsworthy exhibitors.

First call in a crowded hall was to the GLI stand, where Devon Dalbock answered our questions about trends. He’s the man to ask about the near future, because the GLI Africa labs are busy testing gound-breaking approaches to the world of chance.

Last year, there were two exhibitors with products based on blockchain, but this trend seems to have been a flash in the pan

Devon said there are two main trends this year.

“Artificial Intelligence is the next big thing – with systems that learn from players’ preferences and habits. These systems are already legal in Africa, the EU and the States. Each player gets a tailored offering – based on past habits – to suit just him or her, and the machine greets them by name. The other growing movement is toward virtual AI-driven online casinos, and in this regard, website appeal is very important.”

According to Devon, “I’m like a fisherman in a shoal of fish We’re surrounded by old customers and potential new ones, at a time of change when our labs are in demand. So, yes – GLI is having an

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excellent expo.”

Our next call was to the stand of a trusted slots brand that seems stronger than ever: Aruze.

GM Riaan Swart said, “We’re having a good show this year, doing lots of business.” He proudly demonstrated the video slots Dancing Lions and Golden Happiness from his new Wealth of Coins series.

These designs rely on crowd-pleasing features such free games, with more wilds, and a jackpot.

Then it was on to shake hands with Simon Pintar and Primoj Kovac, representing the Slovenian electronic table game firm Spintec Gaming Solutions.

Simon said, “Our games keep the players involved for longer sessions, and we have proof of that.

BetoBet thrives on African grass roots

This is our first appearance at ICE Africa, and we will definitely be back here next year.

There has been great interest in multiple set-ups of our Aura terminals, which are not limited to roulette. In fact, players can range through everything the multi game terminals offer.” Spintech also offers the classic Karma 8 automated roulette system, which has become the mainstay of many Asian casinos.

Aardvark is a very African name for a go-ahead Lithuanian outfit which has been making waves for the last five years. Arijus Denisovas and Julius Krivkas explained that they already have some South African customers for their bookmaker systems, and have exhibited at the London ICE. Julius said, “What we have is a system to fill every need a bookmaker may have.

We offer everything: Wheel of Fortune, Keno, global horse racing, live action roulette, live soccer – you name it! We have strong anti-fraud measures, detailed reporting – and we can bring a new customer on board within a day. And not only do we keep a bookmaker happy – there is much convenience for the player.”

BtoBet is firmly based on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Sophisticated algorithms operate live and online casinos, in collaboration with technical partners such as STM, and the excitement generated by the Neuron sports book, which offers some 60 000 events per month. But the five-year-old company has a unique philosophy – a powerful business model which is driving the rapid expansion of BetoBet all over Africa.

Gibraltar-based chairman Alessandro Fried told Gaming For Africa: “We don’t work from the top down, supplying entertainment to a mass of anonymous players in the hope that they will go for attractions that worked on other continents. We target the individual – in his own environment, his own culture, his own language. And we treat each player as our main customer. We work from the African grass roots upward!”

Alessandro calls the process “personalisation”. In practical terms, this means that BetoBet already has local partners – agents of all sizes, mostly small and medium enterprises – in some 25 (and counting) African countries. Managers and players speak dozens of languages and dialects. These taverns, shops, clubs and betting outlets, now numbering more than 100, are owned by locals, who run them with a wealth of local knowledge. When a regular player comes into a local outlet to enjoy a flutter, the system will greet him or her by name, and ask what the customer’s in the mood for that day. And there are opportunities for several outlets to team up in special promotions – even across borders.

“AI is at work all over the world,” said Alessandro. “It is very powerful, granted. But you cannot impose Asian or European cultures on Africa. The player must feel that betting is part of his own world before he will trust us. And the continent of Africa has many, many widely differing cultures. By working with local agents in each country, we reach the African player’s heart. Our players are no longer an anonymous, faceless mass. They go back to our outlets again and again – for a face-to-face encounter in which they feel comfortable.

“We have a clear vision of how we want to work. The individual player drives the system, not some remote head office where they speak a foreign language and are completely ignorant of African attitudes, ambitions, customs, etiquette and tradition. The data from our outlets is fed back by AI and comes through to us as vital information. The great priority for BtoBet is the African player’s user experience – that’s what drives management and marketing decisions affecting our dozens of partner shops. The player must be acknowledged and made to feel at home – in his terms, not ours.”

This form of “gaming democracy” has fuelled BetoBet’s rapid expansion, and Alessandro is looking forward to even more explosive African growth. His “strong knowledge” philosophy is supported by the very best in technology – AI, machine learning and a very robust platform. The player is not subject to the governance of a company policy based in an alien culture – instead, he gets what he wants in an African way. And he comes back again, because to him the place feels familiar.

For BetoBet, variety is the daily rule – different strokes for different African folks. Which also means that compliance with local African regulations can be a far-from-simple process. But it’s worthwhile in the end. “When we get into the ecosystem,” as Alessandro puts it, “The opportunities are spread out before us.”

He added, “To create wealth with this business model is a massive job – but I just know that the market will be amazing!”

The Honoré stand at ICE Africa was manned by French “rocket scientists” Christophe Casanova and Sylvain Reye, who spoke perfect English as they enthused about their platform.

Christophe said: “We are based in Paris, with a 30-strong staff of engineers and IT experts. And we have constructed a basic platform that is very robust.

It is the foundation, and we can plug other software modules onto it – just like Lego – for various purposes: live soccer, horse racing, even a lottery. Our platform is elastic, and it delivers à la carte solutions.”

Sylvain added, “Yes, we do have an individual approach to the player, call it AI if you will. And Honoré can supply a turnkey solution to customers, firmly based on our very strong and flexibl platform. And let’s not forget our tried and tested totalisator software. We are very versatile, and offer ‘one-stop-shopping’ to our customers. It’s our firs time at ICE Africa, but we’ll be back next year, because Africa is a huge, promising market.”

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Slotegrator was back again, and having a good show, said Sales Manager Ayvar Gabidullin.

After seven years in the online gambling industry, Slotegrator has reached the stage where it employs 80 people world wide, and deals with 30 gaming content providers. According to Ayvar, 3000 games are available. The platform ties in online slots, casino games, live dealer games and virtual sports.

He told Gaming for Africa, “We are cost effective, and we can be up and running in a very short time.

On top of that, we have solutions for online casinos,

sports books, bonusing, payment and partnerships” Back again, and hot from the Slovenian roulette revolution was Gambee, the star of last year’s expo.

Presiding over the lavish stand was Petra Remec, renewing friendships made in 2019. Gambee seems determined to conquer the world, with sales in over 40 countries, and a never-say-die attitude that saw them get the stand set up in record time. As well as state-of-the-art roulette systems with easy plugand-play maintenance, Gambee is famous for “do everything” slots offering multiple games. And yes,

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Kiron Interactive was back again, with a wide range of stunning screens showing multiple live sporting products. Marketing manager Caly Michaelides said, “Our portfolio of games with awardwinning graphics is growing. They are licensed internationally, and we have many ways of delivering the live action – they range from satellite broadcast to the cellphone in your pocket.” Caly confirmed that Kiron was doing good business at ICE Africa 2019.

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umAfrika Gaming Technologies Provides Millionaires Casino Nairobi with StylGame Chairs Millionaires Casino Nairobi recently opened its doors at the Two Rivers Mall in Kenya, Nairobi.

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Millionaires Casino Nairobi’s Glitzy Opening in Kenya Mid-November saw the lavish and sophisticated grand opening of the biggest casino in East & Central Africa, Millionaires Casino Nairobi, as this landmark casino celebrated with Kenyan and regional high-society in true glamorous casino style.

THE GRAND opening of Millionaires Casino Nairobi gave the region a taste of the high-class casino entertainment offering that Millionaires has become famous for, and heralds a new era in gaming for the region. The memorable evening featured world-class performances, elegantly dressed guests and VIPs, numerous prize give-aways, exceptional service, gaming on state-of-the-art tables and slots - all set against the backdrop of one of the most elegant casinos in Africa.

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in Africa and will be a key attraction in not only Kenya, but the entire East and Central Africa region. Joseph Pestana, the driving force behind the Millionaires’ Group, has brought his signature brand and style to this iconic casino, which is located in the upmarket and expansive Two Rivers Mall. The brand portrays the ‘Millionaires’ theme through the elegance of black and gold, rich wood interiors, sophisticated furniture and bold chandeliers creating an ambiance that is truly fit for a millionaire. The new property is expected to inject a number of new jobs into the Kenyan economy, as well as drive tourism.

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Aristocrat’s Helix XT Cabinet Installed at 3 Sun International Casinos During September, the Helix XT cabinet was launched in South Africa, with installations at Grandwest casino, Sibaya casino and Sun City casino.

LAUNCH TITLES include Mighty Cash Double Up – Money Dragon, Block Bonanza, Wild Fiestacoins, Spin It Grand (World of Riches and Fabulous Riches), Joe Blow Gold, Joe Blow Diamonds, Buffalo Gold, Sugar Hits and 5 Kings. umAfrika Gaming Technologies is the licensed distributor of Aristocrat product into sub-Saharan Africa.

Helix XT builds on the success of the original Helix and adds an enhanced new topper, a virtual button deck designed specifically for the XT, and stunning 4K graphics displayed on a curved 42” screen. Pictured below is Francois Nolte, Technical Manager Grandwest casino, alongside the player favourite Mighty Cash Double Up.

Aristocrat’s Lightning Link upgrade at Wild Coast Sun umAfrika Gaming Technologies were on hand recently, to assist with the upgrade to the long and eagerly awaited 5c pack of Lightning Link games at the Wild Coast Sun casino.

THE 5c pack is aimed at increasing the average bet on the product, as it consists of 5c, 10c, 25c and R1 player selectable multidenominations. It also features previously unreleased titles in South Africa, namely Tiki Fire, Heart Throb and Moon Race. Progressive values also have a higher start up value than the 1c pack.

“Lightning Link continues to perform at exceptional levels, and we anticipate the 5c pack will provide a significant boost to the smaller casino properties, who wish to upgrade from the original 1c pack to this 5c pack” said umAfrika’s Sales Manager, Paul Nicole.

Picturedis Wild Coast Sun General Manager, Peter Tshidi alongside Carlo Muller, Technical Manager.

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5 Out of 5 - Eastern Cape Gambling Board Achieves Yet Another Clean Audit Outcome The Eastern Cape Gambling Board (ECGB) has achieved a 5th consecutive clean audit for the 2018/19 financial year.

THE STERLING performance reflects matured governance, meticulous leadership and committed employees said the Chairperson of the Board, Adv. Cumisa Mayosi. “This Audit Outcome is testimony to our commitment to be the best, most efficient gaming regulator through effective oversight, governance and a strong control environment. The management and staff continue to work together to ensure that as an entity, we maintain a high level of reliability of performance information and compliance with key legislation” Mabutho Zwane, ECGB Chief Executive Officer said. It seems the industry agrees with the audit outcomes, as attested by the ECGB being triumphant in two categories during the 2018 Gambling In-

dustry Awards namely “Most Efficient Regulator and Best Responsible Gambling Campaign. “In the year ending 31 March 2019, the ECGB collected R191.3 million in gambling taxes which were subsequently disbursed into the provincial revenue fund. This is accompanied by a 100% achievement of planned key performance targets for the year and a total of 3.6 million people reached through responsible gambling campaigns, emphasized Mr Rodger Hill, ECGB Chief Financial Officer. He further stressed that the entity continues to implement efforts to achieve cost-efficiencies within current economic constraints. The 2018/19 financial year was surely momentous for the entity as it saw the opening of the anticipated

5th casino in the province in Mthatha, a development which is poised to bring much needed socio-economic relief to the town as well as the entire OR Tambo district through job creation and empowerment opportunities for local businesses. “These outcomes are indicative of an efficient and well-managed organisation with an effective leadership who subscribe to a high level of commitment to clean and transparent processes. As the industry grows and we continue to issue licenses, we remain passionate about ensuring that this growth does not adversely lead to excessive and irresponsible gambling, and we shall relentlessly continue the fight against illegal gambling”, concluded Mayosi.

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Atomic Gaming Installs at Millionaires Casino Nairobi Breaking New Ground for Kenya KENYA, Nairobi - Atomic Gaming recently completed a Casino Technology installation in the brand new Millionaires Casino Nairobi which opened in September in Kenya. The 3rd largest casino in Africa in terms of gaming space on a single floo , this plush and luxurious new gaming property is set to be a key attraction in not only Kenya, but the entire central and eastern African region.

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Perfectly suited to the upmarket appeal of MCG Nairobi, the ARCH™ TITAN, with it’s luxurious chrome touch and contemporary presentation, was also installed by Atomic Gaming. The ARCH™ TITAN combines 43” horizontally curved full HD main monitor and 43” vertically curved top box with a precisely calculated viewing angle. Complete with GAMO- Pictured here is Andrew Stewart from Atomic Gaming with Zoltan POLIS, a dedicated multi-game platform Madarasz from Millionaires Gaming Africa with a bank of Speed King which offers both established, successful and Gorilla Wheel on EZ Modulo from Casino Technology. games and exclusive, brand new titles.

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Aristocrat named Land-Based Supplier of the Year at 6th Global Gaming Awards Aristocrat was named Land-Based Supplier of the Year at the 6th annual Global Gaming Awards held on Monday 14th October at G2E Las Vegas 2019, and Aristocrat’s Buffalo Diamond was named Slot of the Year.

THE GLOBAL Gaming Awards are produced by Gambling Insider magazine in association with G2E. The winners were selected by the event’s largest judging panel to date. Prior to G2E, Aristocrat’s EDGE X cabinet and its Mobile nCompass system solution were winners in Casino Journal’s 2019 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Awards.

As for game products, in the 2019 Casino Player readers’ choice awards, Aristocrat’s Lightning Link, Buffalo Grand, and Dragon Link were all named to the Favorite Video Slot list, with Lightning Link taking top honors. Lightning Link was also named top Favorite Bonus Round, where Buffalo Grand was also honored. Additionally, the latter was named as a Favorite Progressive game.

“We never stop creating or innovating for our customers. These awards are fantastic; however, the greater reward comes from the joy of play our players experience in our customers’ casinos,” said Hector Fernandez, President of Americas for Aristocrat. “We are so proud of our employees – the best and most talented in the industry – for creating the world’s leading games, hardware, and system solutions.”

“Aristocrat is the leader in the gaming industry and delivers product and system solutions to our customers to grow their businesses and entertain their clientele,” Fernandez said. “This year, we’re taking it one step further by extending our marketing arm to our customers to show them ways that they can activate our products to their players in interesting ways.”

Casino Technology Celebrates 20 Years Casino Technology recently celebrated 20 years in business. With a growing international footprint and popular award-winning products such as EZ Modulo, Casino Technology continues to create great gaming experiences through its commitment to excellence and innovation. African distributors, Atomic Gaming wishes Casino Technology many more successful years.

THE HISTORY of Casino Technology begins in 1999 when the company was established as the first licensed gaming manufacturer in Bulgaria.

Milo Borissov, Founder, President and CEO of Casino Technology explained: “Our team has always been focused on developing customized solutions that deliver return on investment, spending years on building trust and loyalty with customers.”

In 2011, Atomic Gaming was appointed as the official distributor for the CT LPM product in South Africa. The relationship between Casino Technology and Atomic Gaming has grown over the years and Atomic Gaming now offers the entire product range to the African continent including Indian Ocean Islands. Atomic Gaming is proud to be associated with Casino Technology and has a strong base on the African continent and within the LPM market in South Africa.

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Pictured here is Andrew Stewart (left), Operations Director: Atomic Gaming – Official distributors o Casino Technology in Africa with Milo Borissov (right), CEO: Casino Technology at their 20th Year Celebrations in Sofia Bulgaria uct something every Casino should have on offer.

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Rossi McKee, Vice President of Casino Technology concluded: “Our focus is on the customers whom we offer inspiring gaming solutions. Through the past 20 years we have developed many loyal relationships combined with our great team of professionals we continue to build on the strong foundation created and look forward to broadened business horizons ahead of us.”

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Police Pounce on Chinese Foreign Nationals Dealing in Illegal Gambling The South African Police Service working hand in glove with the North West Gambling Board recently pounced on Chinese Foreign Nationals who are alleged to be running a cartel of illegal gambling machines. The operation which was spearheaded by the Hawks led Police to a house at Danville township in Mahikeng in the North West province.

OVER FORTY illegal gambling machines were confisc ted by police. One Chinese Foreign National was arrested. Acting Chief Executive Officer of the North West Gambling Board, Jacob Montshioa says, there are over 60 illegal gambling operations in the province with Bojanala Platinum district, which is the province’s economic hub leading the pack.

“The Gambling industry in the North West loses millions of rands in Gross Gambling Revenue due to illegal gambling. We are happy that our efforts in dealing with this scourge are yielding desired goals,” Mr Montshioa said.

Over four hundred and seventy million rand in Gross Gambling Revenue is lost by the industry as a result of illegal gambling. While government loses over forty million rand in taxes and levies.

“We will continue to intensify our efforts in ridding the province of illegal gambling operations. The support from the South African Police Service has been enormous and we appreciate it. We further urge our communities to report these operations to police,” Mr Montshioa said.

Mr. Montshioa further says not only are these operations thriving on illegal gambling but there are other criminal activities happening there.

“We have got a reason to believe that these operations do not pay tax. There is money laundering. And over and above that there are human trafficking cases that have been reported to the police. That’s how sophisticated illegal gambling is,” Mr. Montshioa said.

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The African gaming landscape is open to accepting cutting-edge gaming products with enhanced technology, design, and materials, and with no doubts, Spintec has the best to offer. Also, Spintec has an ambitious expansion plan for the African market and the company intends to transfer all of its great experience in other markets to operators and players in Africa. They could guarantee that Spintec’s high-demand products will definitely rank in the top three suppliers of

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The Spintec team is very pleased with the visitors who joined their stand to discover innovative gaming solutions. If you have further inquiries or in case you want more information about their products, please feel free to contact Regional Sales Manager, Simon Pintar at simon.pintar@spintec.si.

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TEL FAX/EMAIL Andy Hudson (Managing Director): +27 11 468 1315 aph@3pointgaming.co.za 3 POINT GAMING Samantha Dennison (General Manager): +27 11 468 1315 shd@3pointgaming.co.za Andy Hudson (Managing Director): +27 11 468 1315 aph@3pointgaming.co.za Kobus de la Porte (Technical Sales Manager) +27 73 396 5365 kdl@3pointgaming.co.za Samantha Dennison (General Manager): +27 11 468 1315 shd@3pointgaming.co.za Alicia Nydoo (Financial Manager) +27 11 468 1315 and@3pointgaming.co.za Kobus de la Porte (Technical Sales Manager) +27 73 396 5365 kdl@3pointgaming.co.za ACE SUPPLIERS Alicia Nydoo (Financial Manager) +27 11 468 1315 and@3pointgaming.co.za Managing Director: Cliff Lamberton (011) 514 5000 cliff@aces.co.za ACE SUPPLIERS 24/7 Support: (011) 514 5050 support@aces.co.za Managing Director: Cliff Lamberton (011) 514 5000 cliff@aces.co.za UMAFRIKA 24/7 Support: TECHNOLOGIES (011) 514 5050 support@aces.co.za Managing TECHNOLOGIES Director – Mike Alexander (011) 997 4208 mike.alexander@umafrika.co.za UMAFRIKA Sales Manager (011) 997 4200 paul.nicole@umafrika.co.za Managing Director––Paul MikeNicole Alexander (011) 997 4208 mike.alexander@umafrika.co.za Operations – Ovy Litlhakanyane (011) 997 4235 ovy.litlhakanyane@umafrika.co.za Sales ManagerDirector – Paul Nicole (011) 997 4200 paul.nicole@umafrika.co.za Operations manager – Ovy Litlhakanyane (011) 997 4235 ovy.litlhakanyane@umafrika.co.za Compliance Director – Pramodh Munbodh (011) 997 4214 pramodh.munbodh@umafrika.co.za Compliance ManagerAFRICA – Pramodh Munbodh (011) 997 4214 pramodh.munbodh@umafrika.co.za ARUZE GAMING ARUZE GAMING AFRICA General Manager: Riaan Swart (011) 466 3388 riaan@aruzegaming.co.za General Swart (011) 466 3388 riaan@aruzegaming.co.za Sales Manager: Manager: Riaan Jan Snyman (011) 466 3388 jan@aruzegaming.co.za Sales Manager: Jan Snyman 466 3388 jan@aruzegaming.co.za Africa Business Development Consultant: Peter Lobban (011) (011) 466 3388 Peter.lobban@aruzegaming.co.za Africa Business Development Consultant: Peter Lobban (011) 466 3388 Peter.lobban@aruzegaming.co.za Compliance Manager: Ann-Marie van Heerden (011) 466 3388 annemarie@aruzegaming.co.za Compliance Manager: Ann-Marie Heerden (011) 466 3388 annemarie@aruzegaming.co.za Product Compliance Manager: van Grantham Daniels (011) 466 3388 gratham.daniels@aruzegaming.co.za Product Compliance Manager: Grantham Daniels (011) 466 3388 gratham.daniels@aruzegaming.co.za Technical Manager: Theunis Malan (011) 466 3388 theunis@aruzegaming.co.za Technical Manager: Theunis Malan (011) 466 3388 theunis@aruzegaming.co.za ATOMIC GAMING ATOMIC GAMING Managing Director - Cliff Lamberton (011) 514 5100 cliffl@atomicgaming.co.za Managing Director - Cliff Lamberton (011) 514 5100 cliffl@atomicgaming.co.za Operations Director - Andrew Stewart (011) 514 5100 andrews@atomicgaming.co.za Operations Director - Andrew Stewart (011) 514 5100 andrews@atomicgaming.co.za Technical Manager - Bheki Manzini (011) 514 5100 bhekim@atomicgaming.co.za Technical Manager - Bheki Manzini (011) 514 5100 bhekim@atomicgaming.co.za CASINO SPECIALISED SERVICES CASINO SPECIALISED SERVICES MD - Shaun Govender 0832001800 (011) 728 2031 MD - Shaun Govender 0832001800 (011) 728 2031 CUSTOM GAMING SOLUTIONS CUSTOM GAMING SOLUTIONS MD Steve Diversi +27 5651238 steve@customgaming.co.za MD Steve Diversi +27 82 82 5651238 steve@customgaming.co.za Operation Manager: Morton +27 805 0005 jp.morton@customgaming.co.za Operation Manager: JPJP Morton +27 11 11 805 0005 jp.morton@customgaming.co.za Deputy operation: Vincent Tokwe +27 805 0005 vincent@customgaming.co.za Deputy operation: Vincent Tokwe +27 11 11 805 0005 vincent@customgaming.co.za Technical; Ajay Ramdin +27 805 0005 ajayramdin@customgaming.co.za Technical; Ajay Ramdin +27 11 11 805 0005 ajayramdin@customgaming.co.za Technical; Nolo Msini +27 11 11 805 0005 nolom@customgaming.co.za Technical; Nolo Msini +27 805 0005 nolom@customgaming.co.za CREATIVE EDGE CREATIVE EDGE MD - Warren Cooper 011 864 3120 credge@iafrica.com MD - Warren Cooper 011 864 3120 credge@iafrica.com GAMER DRGT AFRICA (PTY) LTD MD (Sales) - Dennis (011) 784 Dennis@origingamer.co.za Managing DirectorWilliams - Charl Geyser +27 87 2845 701 0740 charl@drgt.net Sales - Marc Molle (011) 8845454 Marc@origingamer.co.za Operations – Arnold Moffatt +27 87 701 0740 arnold@drgt.net GAMESMART Compliance – TBA +27 87 701 0740 kurt@drgt.net MD - Ian Mossop (012) 6632273 Ian.Mossop@GameSmart.co.za Marketing - Kirsten Hulley-Miller +27 87 701 0740 kirsten@drgt.net Sales and Marketing - Dennis Meyer (012) 6632273 Dennis.Meyer@GameSmart.co.za Technical Support 060 544 6204 +27 87 701 0741 support@drgt.net IGT-AFRICA General Manager/Sales - Allwin Language allwin@drgt.net Sales & Marketing Dir - Mario Vilela (011) 317-1091 (011) 317-1017 Compliance Manager - Koketso Maleka koketso@drgt.net Sales Manager (Bingo & LPM Africa ) - De Waal Fourie (011) 317-1041 (011) 317-1017 Finance Manager - Stuart McKechnie stuart@drgt.net Sales Manager - Etienne van Rooyen 011 317 1022 011 317 1017 GAMER Sales Executive (Other Africa) - Stella Tkachova 011 317 1043 011 317 1017 MD (Sales) - Dennis Williams (011) 784 2845 Dennis@origingamer.co.za Operations - Eugene Mogami (011) 317 1062 (011) 317 1017 Sales --Marc (011) 8845454 Marc@origingamer.co.za Systems RiaanMolle Butler (011) 317 1122 riaan.butler@igt.com GAMESMART MP GAMING MD -Rall Ian Mossop (012) Ian.Mossop@GameSmart.co.za Eduard - Managing Director 072 8556632273 1709 Eduard.Rall@mpgaming.co.za SalesPrader and Marketing - Dennis Meyer (012) Dennis.Meyer@GameSmart.co.za Markus - Director 076 9916632273 8013 Markus.Prader@mpgaming.co.za IGT-AFRICA Clint Young - Director 076 991 8013 Clint.Young@mpgaming.co.za Sales Mphahlele & Marketing Dir - Mario Vilela (011) (011) 317-1017 Namedi - Director 072 139317-1091 6883 Namedi.Mphahlele@mpgaming.co.za Yolindi Duplessis Sales and Admin Manager Yolindi.Duplessis@mpgaming.co.za Sales Manager-(Bingo & LPM Africa ) - De Waal Fourie (011) 317-1041 (011) 317-1017 NOVOMATIC AFRICA Sales Manager - Etienne van Rooyen 011 317 1022 011 317 1017 MD – Gordon Cameron 011 847 9700 sales@novomaticafrica.co.za Sales Executive (Other Africa) - Stella Tkachova 011 317 1043 011 317 1017 Sales – Deon Valkenborgh 011 847 9700 sales@novomaticafrica.co.za Operations - Eugene Mogami (011) 317 1062 (011) 317 1017 Technical – Einstein Luther 011 847 9700 einstein@novomaticafrica.co.za Systems - Riaan Butler (011) 317 1122 riaan.butler@igt.com SGMP GAMING AFRICA GAMING Senior Director Wavell Alexander (011) 571 cgames.com Eduard Rall -–Managing Director 072 8557500 1709 wavell.alexander@scientifi Eduard.Rall@mpgaming.co.za Director of Systems & Operations – Jacques Mc Lean (011) 571 7500 jacques.mclean@scientificgames.com Markus Prader - Director 076 991 8013 Markus.Prader@mpgaming.co.za Director Compliance – Ishmael Masoka (011) 571 7500 ishmael.masoka@scientificgames.com Clint Young - Director 076 991 8013 Clint.Young@mpgaming.co.za Senior Manager Operations – Pieter Boers (011) 571 7500 pieter.boers@scientificgames.com Namedi Mphahlele - Director 072 139 6883 Namedi.Mphahlele@mpgaming.co.za Sales Manager – Juan Mc Ewan (011) 571 7500 juan.mcewan@scientificgames.com Yolindi Duplessis - Sales and Admin Manager Yolindi.Duplessis@mpgaming.co.za Field Services Manager – Wendall Kaba (011) 571 7500 wendall.kaba@scientificgames.com NOVOMATIC AFRICA SIGNATURE GAMING MD – Gordon Cameron 011 847 9700 gordon@novomaticafrica.co.za Managing DirectorQuentin Sargent (011) 745 0777 Quentin@signaturegaming.co.za Sales –DirectorDeon Valkenborgh 011 847 9700 sales@novomaticafrica.co.za Strategic Felicia Roman (011) 745 0777 Felicia@signaturegaming.co.za TechnicalDirector– Einstein Luther 011 847 9700 einstein@novomaticafrica.co.za Operations Mike Stein (011) 745 0777 Mike@signaturegaming.co.za SG GAMING AFRICA Commercial manager - Stephany Geremia (011) 745 0777 Stephany@signaturegaming.co.za Senior Director – Wavell Alexander (011) 571 7500 wavell.alexander@scientificgames.com Compliance ManagerTamzyn Steenkamp (011) 745 0777 Tamzyn@siganturegaming.co.za Director&ofPASystems Operations – Jacques Mc Lean (011) 571 7500 jacques.mclean@scientificgames.com Marketing Hayley&Nel (011) 745 0777 Hayley@signaturegaming.co.za DirectorManagerCompliance – Ishmael Masoka (011) 571 7500 ishmael.masoka@scientificgames.com Technical Andries Dhlamini (011) 745 0777 Andries@signaturegaming.co.za Service ManagerLuthuli (011) 745 0777 Khanya@signaturegaming.co.za Senior ManagerKhanya Operations – Pieter Boers (011) 571 7500 pieter.boers@scientificgames.com info@signaturegaming.co.za Sales Manager – Juan Mc Ewan (011) 571 7500 juan.mcewan@scientificgames.com OMEGA GAMING Field Services Manager – Wendall Kaba (011) 571 7500 wendall.kaba@scientificgames.com DirectorQuentinGAMING Sargent Quentin@omegagroup.co.za SIGNATURE Managing DirectorStephany Geremia (011) 745 0777 Stephany@omegagroup.co.za Managing Director - Quentin Sargent quentin@signaturegaming.co.za Co-directorsMatshili Felicia Roman (011) 745 0777 Obert@omegagroup.co.za Operations Obert Director - Mikeand Stein mike@signaturegaming.co.za Felicia@omegagroup.co.za Commercial Director - Stephany Geremia stephany@signaturegaming.co.za Sales and Product Manager- Stuart Browne (011) 745 0777 Stuart@omegagroup.co.za Sales and Compliance Administrator - Lili Kozul lili@signaturegaming.co.za Commercial Manager- Marlien Henn (011) 745 0777 Marlien@omegagroup.co.za Technical Manager - Andries Dhlamini andries@signaturegaming.co.za SIMPLICIT-E GAMING SOLUTIONS Service Manager Khanya Luthuli khanya@signaturegaming.co.za Managing Director - Charl Geyser +27 87 701 0740 charl@smpl.co.za OMEGA GAMING Operations – Arnold Moffatt +27 87 701 0740 arnold@smpl.co.za Managing Director - Quentin Sargent quentin@omegagroup.co.za Compliance – TBA +27 87 701 0740 kurt@smpl.co.za Operations Director - Mike Stein mike@omegagroup.co.za Finance - Jansie van der Merwe f inance@smpl.co.za Commercial Director Stephany Geremia stephany@omegagroup.co.za Marketing - Kirsten Hulley-Miller +27 87 701 0740 kirsten@smpl.co.za Technical - Obert Matshili obert@omegagroup.co.za Sales - Nick Director Ferguson nick@smpl.co.za Sales and Marketing Executive - Sue-Marie Swart suemarie@omegagroup.co.za Systems - Theuns Jonck theuns@smpl.co.za Sales and Compliance Administrator - Hayley hayley@omegagroup.co.za Technical Support 060 Nel 544 6204 +27 87 701 0741 support@smpl.co.za TCSJOHNHUXLEY TCSJOHNHUXLEY Managing Director – Christiaan (011) 315-7910 christiaan.els@tcsjohnhuxley .com Managing Director - Nicci Smith Els (011) 315-7910 nicci.smith@tcsjohnhuxley.com Financial Director – Christiaan Els (011) 315-7910 christiaan.els@tcsjohnhuxley .com Head of Operations – Phil Hockaday (011) 315-7910 phil.hockaday@tcsjohnhuxley.com Head of Operations – Phil Hockaday 315-7910 phil.hockaday@tcsjohnhuxley.com Business Development Manager - Jaco van den Heever (011) (011) 315-7910 jaco.heever@tcsjohnhuxley.com Business Development - Mark (011) 315-7910 mark.howell@tcsjohnhuxley.com Compliance Officer –Manager Tanya van Zyl Howell (011) 315-7910 tanya.vanzyl@tcsjohnhuxley.com Compliance Officer – Tanya vanJones Zyl (011) 315-7910 tanya.vanzyl@tcsjohnhuxley.com Technical Manager – Warren (011) 315-7910 warren.jones@tcsjohnhuxley.com Technical Manager – Warren (011) 315-7910 warren.jones@tcsjohnhuxley.com Sales and Marketing – LizaJones Wagner (011) 315-7910 liza.wagner@tcsjohnhuxley.com Sales and Marketing – Liza Wagner (011) 315-7910 liza.wagner@tcsjohnhuxley.com

40 I I Gaming GamingFor ForAfrica Africa I I October December 2019 / January 38 / November 2018 2020

List of S.A. Gaming Legislators & Associations PROVINCE

CONTACT

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WEBSITE

NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD LOTTERIES BOARD EASTERN CAPE

Ms Caroline Kongwa (Accounting Authority) Ms Charlotte Mampane (CEO) Adv. Ncumisa Mayosi (Chairperson) Mr. Mabutho Zwane (CEO) Mr Oompy Goeieman (Acting CEO) Mr Dali Mjila (Chairperson) Mr Primo Abrahams (CEO) Ms. Althea Lapoorta (Chairperson) Mr Tiego Kgomo (Chairperson) Mr. Nathan Oliphant (CEO) Mr Bheki Mlambo (CEO) Mr. Mdoda Eric Mbhele (Chairperson) Mr. Mashile Mokono (Chairperson) Mr Gregory Makoko (CEO) Mr Mxolisi Zwane (Chairperson) Mr Steven Ngubeni (Chief Executive Officer) Ms Sibusisiwe Ngubane (Chairperson) Ms Portia Baloyi (CEO) Mr Dhilosen Pillay (CEO) Mr Dhilosen Pillay (Chairperson) Adv. Themba Ngobese CEO

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www.ngb.org.za www.nlb.org.za www.ecgbb.co.za

NORTHERN CAPE WESTERN CAPE NORTHWEST MPUMALANGA LIMPOPO GAUTENG KWAZULU-NATAL FREE STATE CASINO ASSOCIATION OF SA

011 581 4800 011 581 4800 033 345 2714 033 345 2714 051 404 0300 051 405 5483 011 011 9032

www.ncgb.co.za www.wcgrb.co.za www.nwgb.co.za www.mer.org.za www.lgb.org.za 015 295 3566 www.ggb.org.za www.ggb.org.za www.kzngbb.co.za www.fsgb.co.za www.casasa.org.za

(OUTSIDE SOUTH AFRICA DIAL 0927 – PLUS AREA CODE WITHOUT 0)

African Gaming Regulators & Associations

Botswana Gambling Authority www.gamblingauthority.co.bw

Ghana Gaming Commission www.gamingcommissiongh.com GRAF Gaming Regulators Africa Forum www.gamingregulatorsafricaforum.com

Kenya Betting Control & Licensing Board www.presidency.go.ke/index.php/betting-controland-licensing-board

Uganda Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board www.lgrb.go.ug

Malawi Gaming Board www.gamingboard.org.mw Tanzania Gaming Board www.gbt.go.tz

WESTERN CAPE

EASTERN CAPE

NORTHERN CAPE

FREE STATE

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GAUTENG

MPUMALANGA

LIMPOPO PROVINCE

Maintenance and supplier licence holders 3 Point Gaming

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+27 11 468 1315

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(011) 514 5000

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Aruze Gaming Africa (Pty) Ltd

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(011) 466 3388

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Atomic Gaming

(National Licence)

(011) 514 5100

086 558 5564

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Bally Gaming Africa

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(011) 571 7500

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(011) 887 0553

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+27 86 649 4210

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+27 83 255 7545

0862243463

(011) 315 2711

(011) 315 2722

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Bergmann Automaten GmbH Biddcom Software

(National Licence)

Bingo Vision (Pty) Ltd Casino Specialised Services (Pty) Ltd

(National Licence)

Coin Security Cotswold Micro Systems Ltd

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Custom Gaming Solutions

(National Licence)

0860 664443

086 555 4677

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DRGT™ Africa

(National Licence)

087 701 0470

086 689 5445

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Electronic Vending Services

(National Licence)

(011) 708 2542

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GameSmart (Pty) Ltd

(National Licence)

(012) 663 2273

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GTECH S.p.A. (Spielo International)

(National Licence)

+49 57 412 409 9950

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(National Licence)

011 823 6278

0865 002 611

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IGT - Africa

(National Licence)

(011) 317 1000

(011) 317 1017

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Money Autotech (Pty) Ltd

(011) 466 2821

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MP Gaming

076 991 8013

086 563 4775

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Novomatic Africa (Pty) Ltd

(National Licence)

(011) 847 9700

(011) 315 1579

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Omega Gaming (Pty) Ltd

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(011) 745 0777

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Paul-Son Gaming Supplies Inc

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Playmeter Leisure Services (Pty) Ltd

(National Licence)

083 448 4444

(011) 728 0231

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Route Gaming Solutions (Pty) Ltd

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(011) 787 7744

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SA Gaming TCS John Huxley

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Tsoaranang Holdings UmAfrika Technologies (Pty) Ltd

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(011) 997 4200

(011) 608 0030

Viscount Portfolio (Pty) Ltd Viva Bingo

(011) 314 1720

(011) 314 1811

Vukani Gaming Corporation (Pty) Ltd

(011) 268 6420

(011) 268 6434

(011) 542 2760

(011) 314 6969

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