Evolution Services South Africa selected by Turfsport for African Market Evolution Services South Africa, the joint project set up by Evolution Gaming and its subsidiary Ezugi, has announced that it has signed a reseller agreement with Turfsport, the largest supplier of wagering software to bookmakers in South Africa, and a leading supplier to bookmakers in other countries in Africa.° THE AGREEMENT encompasses omni-channel wagering and Live Dealer solutions for both the retail and online markets. According to Evolution Services SA “World-leading Live Dealer solutions, and new live event betting solutions too,” will be delivered. Final integration of the new service is currently being completed for Turfsport’s new fully hosted online platform and will be followed by a feed integration into the Turfsport fully hosted retail platform. Turfsport’s online operators will have the choice of both Ezugi and Evolution live dealer games. This provides Turfsport operators with access to proven and hugely popular Evolution Live Dealer games and game show titles such as
Mega Ball, Crazy Time and Lightning Roulette, as well as classics such as Roulette, Blackjack and Baccarat. Velasen Naidoo, Managing Director of Turfsport, said: “With our 35-plus year history in the African iGaming industry we have a great deal of experience in turning new and existing operators into successful market leaders. We are confident that the rich mix of Live Dealer games and retail betting games from Ezugi and Evolution will be a very significant and exciting attraction for operators and players alike.” Dean Finder, CEO of Evolution Services SA, commented: “We are enormously excited by
the potential of the Turfsport agreement. Our Live Dealer solutions and retail games portfolio is extremely complementary to Turfsport’s existing wagering software for sports, horse racing, numbers and more.” Kfir Kugler, CEO and founder of Ezugi, added: “Evolution Services SA is committed to delivering a world-leading live gaming solution to operators in South Africa and the wider African continent. On top of fixed odds retail games from Ezugi, we can now offer famous Evolution Live Dealer games such as Dream Catcher — and not just through online Live Casino on desktop, tablet and smartphone, but also soon on our retail platform.”
Malawi Looks to New Casinos to Boost Tourism The picturesque and peaceful African country of Malawi is set to look at increasing its casino offerings in a bid to boost tourism in the coming years. Although Malawi has historically not been one of the most visited African countries, times appear to be changing. Over the last decade, tourism has grown steadily, with the last ÿve years seeing a rapid acceleration. Malawi has a beautiful landscape and friendly population, so it is a natural choice for holidaymakers. However, one avenue that has perhaps not been exploited as much as it could have been, is the casino trade. Here is how this sector could boost tourism to Malawi, providing additional income for residents. AS A continent, Africa’s main source of tourism comes from Europe, closely followed by the US. The opportunity to open casinos to cater both for international tourists and locals in Malawi could reasonably be expected to generate a valuable income for the country. One of the country’s pioneering areas in the casino industry has been Lilongwe, Malawis’ capital city. Lilongwe was already popular with tourists for the fantastic wildlife sanctuary at the heart of the city. However, the ability Casino Marina at Golden Peacock Hotel, Lilongwe to diversify was recognized by Casino Marina group back in 2016. Now, Casino Marina Lilongwe is a major tourist destination footsteps, two further casinos have opened, which in Lilongwe, offering table games and slot machines each report a healthy income each year. to enthusiastic customers. The casino sits on the While Lilongwe is home to 3 large casinos, prestigious Golden Peacock Hotel site, surrounded there is potential both in the capital to open more, by beautifully manicured gardens. The experience is or even make a nearby destination town. The certainly a luxury one, that should be celebrated for Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism has said that the industry it has brought to the area. Following in its if controlled and nurtured carefully, the benefits of a
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casino industry could be vast. By the end of this year, the government has hopes to increase this figure from four percent to thirteen percent. This mission could not only create thousands of jobs for Malawians, but could also improve the country’s financial standing. Another city that could well be an emerging casino centre is Blantyre. This city is already home to two successful casinos, the Blue Elephant and the Colony Club Casino. As the centre for finance and commerce, Blantyre is already home to many hotels suitable for business travellers, so would be well equipped to deal with a boost in tourism numbers. It is located close to the Chileka International Airport, so the travel infrastructure would not be an issue. Further to this, the area already has a number of distinctive features that would appeal to tourists, including the characteristic architecture of the area, as well as the magnificent Mount Soche.
