Gaming for Africa - Issue 154

New Horseracing Operator Emerges from Ashes of Phumelela Business Rescue

Pronet Gaming Dispels Myths about African Gaming Market

Malawi to Issue New Casino, WAP and Sportsbetting Licences

Sun International to List on A2X

Seychelles Gets First Wide Area Progressive

EDITOR Roy Bannister Editor-at-Large Bill Healey ACCOUNTS & Administration Fax: 086 648 1634 Email: afrogame@mweb.co.za PUBLISHER & Advertising Headstart Productions P.O.Box 607 Langebaan 7357 Fax: 086 648 1634 Cell: 082-468-8622 e-mail: afrogame@mweb.co.za LAYOUT AND DESIGN Nicole Cook Email:nicole@graphicd.co.za PRINTED BY Headstart Productions GAMING FOR AFRICA is a bi-monthly magazine focused on casino operators and the manufacturing sector of the African gaming industry. We publish informed comment, and cover developments in legislation, new products, marketing and sales, promotions and general casino resort tourism trends in Africa Information published in GAMING FOR AFRICA or views or opinions expressed by writers are their own and not necessarily endorsed by the owner, publisher or editor of GAMING FOR AFRICA. While reasonable care is taken to report on events and occurrences in an accurate manner, we cannot accept any responsibility for inconveniences arising from misinformation. We welcome unsolicited articles and photographs but cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage.

Press releases are published in good faith and the publishers assume that information provided is correct.

Gaming for Africa is a trade publication aimed at the b2b casino and gaming industry in South Africa and across the African continent where legalized gambling is permitted. As such all advertising and editorial in this publication is aimed at professionals within the gambling industry, and not the general gambling public. Gaming for Africa endorses and promotes responsible gambling and proudly subscribes to the aims and initiatives of the legalized gambling industry thorugh the National Responsible Gambling Programme.

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From the Editor: THE AFRICAN gaming industry is slowly seeing a return to business-as-usual - this is beyond the phenomenal activity and growth online gaming has seen over the past year, when land-based casino and gaming operations were largely shut down for the better part of a year.

While the pandemic lockdown claimed South Africa’s largest horseracing operator - Phumelela Gaming & Leisure - a new operator has emerged from the ashes of the Phumelela Business Rescue that will o¡ er stakeholders, and industry workers an opportunity to share in operations. More on this exciting development in the pages of this issue of Gaming for Africa magazine.

Sun International, like all gaming operators whose core-business is based upon land-based gaming and integrated resorts, su¡ ered a R1bn loss last year, but is optimistic that the good times will return. And along with that optimism, many operators are looking at online gaming and ensuring that they are well-positioned with online o¡ erings for the future. Which begs the question, will South Africa allow online gaming soon?

And, while the online gaming operators continue to grow their businesses across the continent, the interest in Africa is growing - a must read on entering the African market is Pronet Gaming’s article in this issue, which dispels a host of commonly-held myths about the online gaming market and the European perception of the African gaming market.

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Sun International to List on A2X

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Seychelles Casinos Open

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The Importance of Local Knowledge with Pronet Gaming

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New SA Racing Operator gets Commission Green Light

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Pragmatic Play Launches Biggest Pool for Game Provider

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NorthWest Gambling Board Remains Suspended Pending MEC’s Appeal…

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Engage and Attract Players with Neezy’s Lotto API for Sportsbooks

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Seychelles Launches First-Ever WAP (Wide Area Progressive)

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The Beast Joins Team World Sports Betting

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World Sports Betting Place their Bets on Vodacom Bulls

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TCSJOHNHUXLEY Supplies Carousel Casino Refurb

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Montecasino gets Ora Winning Number Displays

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Malawi Calls for Casino, WAP (Wide Area Progressive) and Sportsbetting Licence Applications

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Navigating Turbulent Times and the Importance of Good Governance

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Pronet Gaming signs with Winnerbet in Cameroon

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TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s Chipper Champ UV Shortlisted for Global Gaming Awards 2021

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Sun International Optimistic Despite R1.1bn Loss

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Pronet Gaming Saddles Up for Horseracing Debut

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Pronet Gaming Shortlisted for ´Retail Supplier of the Year´ at Global Gaming Awards 2021

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Online Casinos in South Africa will ‘need regulatory framework’ - SBC Digital Africa On-Demand

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Nigeria’s Newest Sportsbook Plans Rapid African Expansion

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Peermont Invests Over R300 000 In Local Community Radio Station

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South Africa: Minister and Lottery Board ‘At War’ Over New Chair

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R1.8-million Invested in Future Stars of Horseracing

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Royal Flush for Sandi as She Bids Farewell to Wild Coast Sun after 35 Years

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Key Manufacturers & Suppliers to the African Gaming Industry

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African Gambling Regulators & Associations

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Sun International to List on A2X South African hospitality, gaming and entertainment group, Sun International has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X Markets.

WITH A market cap of R3.8 billion, its shares will be available for trade on A2X from Monday, 12 April 2021.…SunInternational will retain its primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and its issued share capital will be unaffected by its secondary listing on A2X.…

The Sun International group has a diverse portfolio of assets including worldclass five-star hotels, modern and welllocated casinos, and some of the world’s premier resorts. It also owns South Africa’s leading timeshare model and is the industry leader in online betting through its SunBet platform.

Sun International CE, Anthony Leeming remarked , “Our listing on A2X provides our shareholders with the choice of an additional platform on which to transact our shares and to capture the savings offered through the lower exchange fees and narrower spreads.”…

…A2XCEO, Kevin Brady said, “Sun International has been a leading brand in South Africa since the 1960s, and its longevity is testament to its ability to adapt and recognise opportunity. We are pleased to be welcoming them to our market on 12 April.”…

Sun International joins other well-known companies on A2X, including Naspers, Prosus, Standard Bank, Sanlam, Sasol, Aspen Pharmacare, Exxaro, AVI, Mr Price and Famous Brands. Their listing on 12 April will bring the number of securities available for trade on A2X to 40 with a combined market capitalisation of R5.2 trillion.

A2X has listings from many key sectors, including media, property, mining, banking, retail, FMCG, financial services, insurance, healthcare and telecommunications. …A2Xis a licensed stock exchange that provides a secondary listing venue for companies. It is regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential Authority (SARB) in terms of the Financial Markets Act. A2X commenced trading in October 2017 and…haseight approved brokers, including five of the top six largest brokers as measured by value traded.

Seychelles Casinos Open After months of restrictions, closed shops, missed family time and diminished nightlife, the sun-kissed Inidan Ocean island of Seychelles has finally ended the last phase of the COVID-19 lockdown nightmare.

THE PUBLIC Health Commissioner, Jude Gedeon, announced that the government ended restriction measures on April 12 since the island nation’s “vaccination coverage is improving and going well, and we have registered a drop in the numbers of admissions to the hospital linked to COVID-19.”

“Cinemas, casinos, and standalone bars that were closed are now getting permission to open. Gatherings among family members are now permitted, however it is necessary that they practice restraints, control, and take into account vulnerable people in the households, especially if they have not been vaccinated,” said Gedeon.

Gedeon said it is really important that the public assumes their personal responsibilities and continue wearing face masks, practice social distancing and good

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hand hygiene.

The same applies for businesses as going forward “we would like to see a functioning society without having to go back to the restrictions that were in place,”

said Gedeon.

Meanwhile, Seychelles also kicked off a vaccination programme for seafarers and new Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP) holders on Thursday.

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The Importance of Local Knowledge Mark Schmidt, Pronet Gaming’s Director of Sales for Africa, dispels a host of commonly-held myths about the online gaming market OUTSIDE OF Africa, there are still many misconceptions about the nature of the online gaming industry on the continent.

For some European operators entering the market, the mindset is that Africa – arguably the most diverse continent in the world – can be treated simply as one enormous country. That approach can lead to fir t-world products being thrust into the developing world, without taking into account specific factors that would certainly be closely examined when strategising entry into newly regulated territories in Europe, for example.

The one-size-fits-all methodology simpl does not stick, and it is why we have seen some brands depart the market with their tail between their legs so quickly after entry.

When you are as deeply involved as we are, you also become attuned to myths being attributed to Africa. There is a line of thinking that African players are nervous about novelty and fearful of trying something new. Not only is this a gross generalisation, it is also patently untrue. In fact, Africa is at the forefront of innovation worldwide when it comes to the delivery of online gaming to suit user needs. You only need look at the average number of users each betting brand has across various

countries to be presented with figures that would make European operators blush.

Right across the continent, operators are getting it right when it comes to player trust and, in turn, retention. In a world in which many retail betting outlets have been shut for long periods over the past year, African players have been entertained while at home not only through sports betting, but also by joining free-to-play (FTP) jackpot games, virtual products and casino offerings. Operators have successfully transformed themselves into entertainment hubs, rather than strictly betting providers.

Another element where Africa is playing a world-leading role is within payments.

In Kenya, the use of mobile phones as payment devices is widespread; one survey last year found that in Uganda, 43 per cent of people had a mobile money account and in Kenya, the number was 72 per cent. While in other parts of Africa you can only deposit and withdraw to and from a gambling site using a bank transfer, which can take hours, in Kenya money can be moved into and out of an account in a matter of seconds.

A successful approach to online gaming in Africa entails listening to what clients and the market wants in a particular location

and localising the offering accordingly, right across the spectrum – from products to UI/ UX, payments, mobile and omni-channel solutions and bonusing, to name but a few key elements.

Localisation is crucial, with the differences between Kenya and Nigeria proving a good case in point. In Kenya, FTP games are hugely popular and players do not necessarily have to spend anything to enter contests that contain large jackpots.

In Nigeria, where lottery has great appeal, there are certain virtual games that are must-haves for operators.

At Pronet Gaming (pronetgaming.com), we take a consultative sales and business development approach to any new client, in any new country. Our clients play an active role within our approach and we listen to them and adapt to their needs. We also have a very strong executive and product team. This provides us with the edge over our competitors in the region in terms of knowledge, while also positioning ourselves strongly in being able to listen to and respond quickly to needs on the ground.

There is no substitute for experience when it comes to understanding the landscape across this wonderful, complex continent.

Mark Schmidt is Director of Sales, Africa at Pronet Gaming. With a long history of working within African wagering and sports markets, he has been instrumental in utilising the continent’s growing network infrastructure and smartphone penetration to deliver Pronet’s platform. He previously held senior roles at IMG Arena and Sportradar.

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New SA Racing Operator gets Commission Green Light 4Racing, the new South African horseracing operator formerly known as Mary Oppenheimer Daughters (MOD) has emerged from the ashes of the Phumelela Gaming business rescue and has been given the green light by the Competition Commission.

4Racing will make its debut shortly when it jumps from the starting gates as the sponsor of Champions Day on 1 May 2021 at Turffontein.

ACCORDING TO the company, 4Racing has been established with the purpose of stabilising, protecting, and radically transforming the horse racing industry at every level and its focus is on establishing a solid foundation from which the industry can once again thrive for the benefit of all stakeholders, starting with the workforce of racing, but importantly also partnering broadly to drive and deliver collaborative, inclusive, and disruptive growth in jobs and the economy of horse racing.

Mxolisi Zwane has been appointed of Chairman of 4Racing

Mxolisi Zwane has been appointed of Chairman of 4Racing, e¡ ective from 1 April.……

Zwane, an attorney of the High Court of South Africa, is a prominent Human Rights activist, as well as being an experienced arbitrator with the Association of Arbitrators, and has held several esteemed positions and served as Director on many boards, including the Pan South African Language Board, National Heritage Council, National Lotteries Commission, Gauteng Tourism Authority, Black Business Council, Chamber of Commerce & Industries (CHAMSA) and Premier Foods to name but a few.

A Managing Partner at Zwane-Sambo Inc., Zwane has also held the position of Chairperson of the Gauteng Gambling Board and is therefore well acquainted with horseracing and the challenges the sport has experienced over the years.

“I am extremely excited to have been presented with the opportunity this position has provided me and I look forward to engaging with all necessary stakeholders as 4Racing proceeds with the vital transformation and rebuilding of the South African horseracing industry” states Zwane.

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committed to levelling the playing “This industry has many fields with regards to stakes stakeholders and, importantly, in the regions in which we will provides both employment for be operating, while details of thousands as well as significant an additional Seasonal Stakes tax revenue for Treasury. This Program will also be announced makes our work really crucial, shortly” states Restructuring task both for preserving the jobs Team member Charles Savage. and livelihoods of many, and for “This program will include placing growing the sport which has additional emphasis (and with su¡ ered enormously over the Restructuring Task Team it, greater prize money) on the past decades” continued Zwane. Member Charles Savage extending of the Triple Crown as “The challenge is there for all to well as other initiatives designed to encourage see and I am extremely confident 4Racing will greater competition across racing jurisdictions help deliver racing back to the owners, punters, to ensure our champions compete against one racing yards and complimentary businesses that another more regularly.” rely on a sustainable, growing industry for their Digital transformation of the industry is of livelihoods and enjoyment.” paramount importance as we seek to elevate SA In addition to Zwane’s imminent arrival racing, and plans are being drawn up for largeto oversee a new era, 4Racing is expecting scale investment into improving the product to receive approval from the Competition for the betterment of all stakeholders. Special Commission by the end of March to proceed attention is being paid to ensuring our products with rolling out their strategy, following which and services are easier for partners to carry and focus will be on attaining all the necessary deliver to their customers, while we also aim to licensing from the Gambling Board. This will be a build on our existing international partnerships key milestone given the distress the industry has been under for some time. “There is still plenty of to maximise revenue opportunities and improve the showcasing and broadcast of our world-class work to be done, but 4Racing is optimistic that racing product both locally and abroad. the necessary pieces will start falling into place 4Racing has already engaged extensively with given the amount of work that’s already been Government to create a platform to build a better done” said Zwane. understanding of horseracing and to win over The original priority for MOD, and therefore then state’s support as we seek to rebuild from for 4Racing, has been to save jobs and pave the bottom up. This includes both the on- and o¡the way for a sustainable industry, while looking course product where improvements with the TAB after the interests of all parties. Of particular experience are essential and where the promotion importance are the most vulnerable – grooms of the various tote o¡ erings are essential for the employed by the racing stables and those funding and sustainability of the industry. working on the farms.

“There is so much to be done, and we have To this end 4Racing will include a broada great responsibility to elevate this wonderful based ownership scheme (Grooms Trust) with sport to the position it so richly deserves” says an Empowered Shareholder structure and Zwane. “We really can’t wait to start generating employee share ownership program to meet the momentum and seeing the strategies the requirements of Statement 100 of the Codes.

Restructuring Task Team, MOD and other The new structure will not only provide for dedicated people have been working on so shareholding for empowered shareholders, but tirelessly. We look forward to collaborating, and will also include a revenue share to fund new partnering, with all industry stakeholders under initiatives, such as a Pension Fund. a common purpose and goal – and to do it all “As a direct result of the Plan, 4Racing will 4Racing” concludes Zwane. take over the employment of approximately Continued on page 18 1,040 employees, while operationally we are April / May 2021

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NorthWest Gambling Board Remains Suspended Pending MEC’s Appeal The North West Gambling Board remains suspended pending an appeal by the Province’s MEC following a recent judgement against her in the Mahikeng High Court. In late February, the˜Judge in the matter ruled that North West Economic Development MEC Keneetswe Mosenogi improperly exercised her power when she ÿred ÿve gambling board members.

JUDGE SAMKELO Gura…threw out a…forensic report upon which the MEC based her decision to remove the board.…

Board members approached the court on July 30 asking it to review and declare unconstitutional a decision by the provincial finance department to appoint the forensic firm in March 2019 and set aside the findings.

The North West economic development MEC…Keneetswe Mosenogi…relied on the report’s findings about misconduct and irregular expenditure to remove five members from the board.

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stopping the MEC appointing their replacements, saying the Gobodo report was factually incorrect and the findings of misconduct erroneous.

“Gobodo relied on outdated and irrelevant policy documents in determining whether the applicants lodged irregular claims,” they said in their court papers.

“Gobodo’s failure to consult with and seek the input of members of the board resulted in the erroneous allegations and considerations of irrelevant and inapplicable documents by Gobodo.”

The court found that various key individuals who could have been interviewed during the

investigation were not. Some individuals against whom findings were made were not provided with an opportunity to respond.

Some allegations in the report do not relate to the current events but historical events which occurred during the term of the previous board.

In dismissing the board members, said Gura, Mosenogi acted irrationally because she relied on a flawed report.

The judge criticised the MEC for firing the five when she knew they had approached the court asking it to set aside the report. He described it as “an improper exercise of public power”. (source: www.timelive.co.za) April / May 2021

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THE SPRINGBOK prop joins the WSB team and will be working with them to showcase their continued support of sport in SA.…

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Mtawarira made his debut for South Africa against Wales on 14 June 2008 and today, with 117 caps behind him, he is the most capped prop in South African history and the third mostcapped Springbok of all time. Internationally, he is the17th most capped forward and the 5th most capped prop of all time. He is also a 2019 Rugby World Cup Winner.

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partnership with the sporting legend, Mtawarira is an ideal match as he joins the brand as their official ambassador and face of rugby.

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World Sports Betting boasts a wide variety of global betting markets with thousands of betting opportunities on o¡ er and has earned a reputation amongst punters as a betting platform that always strives to deliver the best odds for any given event.…

“We are over the moon to be working with such a legend of SA Rugby. As a company, we are sports lovers by nature and I truly believe that

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“We are ecstatic with the inclusion of World Sports Betting into our stable as an associate sponsor. The current climate has posed its fair share of challenges to the sponsorship market, and for this we are extra grateful for the partnership. They have always been a bold and innovative brand, and we are looking forward to sharing and rolling out some exciting and creative concepts,” said Edgar Rathbone, Blue Bulls Company CEO. “As a Brand we always pride ourselves in aligning with only the best and it doesn’t get much better than the Vodacom Bulls when

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it comes to Domestic Rugby,” said…Ryno…Du Plessis, Marketing Director of World Sports Betting. “Fans can expect lots of exciting promotions, activations and special events once we kick o¡ .”

Warren Tannous, Group CEO of World Sports Betting calls the sponsorship “a match made in heaven”. “We have been looking for bigger and stronger brands to align to as we continue to build our own brand as the leader in Sports Betting in SA. All Rugby betting enthusiasts would know we are pre match and live in-play rugby Sportsbook leaders, so it makes complete sense in joining the camp of Highveld’s best.”

The partnership will be celebrated and officially kicked o¡ at an intimate and exclusive launch event that will be held in the presidential suite on Thursday evening (29 April). Guests will enjoy a casino themed evening using the concept of ‘fun-money and chips’, with no actual

money being bet or exchanged on the evening.

WSB have generously o¡ ered to donate the equivalent of the ‘fun-winnings’, up to the value of R50…000, to CHOC. Vodacom Bulls fans are encouraged to check out www.wsb.co.za for more information on a fun WSB PASS CHALLENGE between Morne Steyn and Marco van Staden, that was live streamed on the evening.

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TCSJOHNHUXLEY Supplies Carousel Casino Refurb TCSJOHNHUXLEY have given the newly-refurbished Carousel Casino a superb refurbishment. The casino, currently in the process of being purchased from Sun International and receiving its licence, has been given a new lease on life with the new ownership and refurbishment.

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Malawi Calls for Casino, WAP (Wide Area Progressive) and Sportsbetting Licence Applications The Malawi Gambling Board has called applications for a Casino Licence in Malawi, as well as a (Wide Area Progressive) licence in Malawi. At the same time the Malawi National Lotteries Board has called for applications for Sportsbetting licences to fall under the National Lotteries Act. The RFP DETAILS ARE LISTED BELOW FOR EACH CATEGORY:

Tel: + (265) 1 821 522…

Fax: + (265) 1 821 531…

Email: mgb@gamingboard.org.mw…

MALAWI GAMING BOARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A CASINO LICENCE IN MALAWI The Malawi Gaming Board (MGB) is inviting proposals for Licences for Casino development in all locations within Malawi. The call for applications is made in accordance with the provisions of the Gaming Act, 1996 (Act No. 26 of 1996), as amended.…

All procedural requirements are stipulated in a Request for Proposal (RFP) document that has been released by the Malawi Gaming Board (MGB). The Request for proposals (RFP) has been issued to provide the relevant guidance to potential bidders and also contains the evaluation criteria that will be applied by the MGB to award the Casino Licence.…

The aforesaid RFP can be obtained from the offices of the MGB upon a cash payment of MK 150,000 (One hundred and Fifty Thousand Kwacha) or upon a bank transfer to the MGB’s account.

For further and better particulars, please contact the MGB using the contact details provided below:…

The Chief Executive Officer…

Malawi Gaming Board…

Independence drive opposite Namiwawa Primary School…

P. O Box 3062…

BLANTYRE, MALAWI…

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A WIDE AREA PROGRESSIVE (WAP) LICENCE IN MALAWI The Malawi Gaming Board (MGB) is inviting proposals for Wide Area Progressive (WAP) Licences in Malawi. This is being done in accordance with the provisions of the Gaming Act, 1996 (Act No. 26 of 1996), as amended.…

All procedural requirements are stipulated in a Request for Proposal (RFP) document that has been released by the Malawi Gaming Board (MGB). The RFP also contains the evaluation criteria that will be applied by the MGB to award the Licences.…

The aforesaid RFP can be obtained from the offices of the MGB upon a cash payment of MK 150,000 (One hundred and Fifty Thousand Kwacha) or upon a bank transfer to the MGB’s account.

For further and better particulars, please contact the MGB using the contact details provided below:…

The Chief Executive Officer…

Malawi Gaming Board…

Independence drive opposite Namiwawa Primary School…

P. O Box 3062…

BLANTYRE, MALAWI… Tel: + (265) 1 821 522…

Fax: + (265) 1 821 531…

Email: mgb@gamingboard.org.mw…

NATIONAL LOTTERIES BOARD Invitation to Apply for Sports Betting Licences in Malawi…

The National Lotteries Board (NLB) is inviting proposals for Sports Betting licences in terms of the Lotteries Act (Act No. 9 of 2003). The licences shall be issued under Section 36(2) of the Lotteries Act.…

All procedural requirements for submission of a proposal are explained in a Request for Proposal (RFP) document that shall be released by the NLB. The RFP also contains the evaluation criteria that shall be applied by the NLB to award the Sports betting Licence.…

The aforesaid RFP can be obtained from the offices of the NLB upon a cash payment of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Kwacha (K 150, 000) or upon a Bank transfer to the NLB’s account.

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The Chief Executive Officer…

Malawi Gaming Board…

Independence drive opposite Namiwawa Primary School…

P. O Box 3062…

BLANTYRE, MALAWI… Tel: + (265) 1 821 522…

Fax: + (265) 1 821 531…

Email: mgb@gamingboard.org.mw

New SA Racing Operator gets Commission Green Light Continued from page 6 Debut at Champions Day Phumelela announced that 4Racing, the new racing operator in waiting, will sponsor Champions Day at Tur¡ ontein with the purpose of launching the 4Racing brand to the wider industry, while simultaneously bolstering prize money for the day’s seven feature races.

Colin Gordon of 4Racing said “We are extremely excited to launch 4Racing at a race meeting that sees the equine champions

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congregate at Tur¡ ontein for the climax of the Highveld Summer-Autumn Feature Race Season.

The Premier’s Champions Challenge looks like it’s going to be an absolute thriller with the likes of Gotthegreenlight and Malmoos hopefully set to lock horns.

“Equally exciting, and in line with 4Racing’s commitment to the upliftment of all horseracing’s participants, the day will also play host to the inaugural Highveld Work Riders versus Jockeys Challenge, which we have decided to name The James Maree Challenge in appreciation

of the enormous commitment he has made to this initiative over many years. This event will see the top eight work riders take on the eight leading jockeys in a points-based competition in a R150,000 race down the Tur¡ ontein straight,” added Gordon.

Looking to the future he said: “While there are still a number of regulatory approvals to be concluded before the Phumelela transaction completes, we believe that the time is right to come to the party by sponsoring this major race meeting in the interests of the stakeholders in the sport.”

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Navigating Turbulent Times and the Importance of Good Governance

by Shuaib Jooman, Governance & Board Advisory Lead at GRIPP Advisory

Good governance is beneficial to the stakeholder community through the creation and enhancement of sustainable shared value.

SOUND GOVERNANCE practices build trust, inspire confidence, and advocate an organisation as being a responsible corporate citizen. Research suggests that investors are willing to pay a premium for a well governed organisation. Moreover, good governance is inextricably linked to good performance, therefore making it a critical success factor. An organisation’s governance processes should extend beyond mere siloed “tick-boxing” and pivot focus to an outcomes-based approach.

With the recent spate of governance failures coupled with the impact of

geographical complexities, amongst others.

As such, organisations are identifying innovative ways of staying competitive and remaining relevant.

The proliferation of Covid-19 is ubiquitous and spread effortlessly across the globe wreaking havoc by creating uncertainty in geographies, their economies and markets, as well as causing panic throughout civil societies. Africa has not been spared and select industries were and still are disproportionality affected. Gaming operators are still reeling from the impact of lockdown measures which included;

“Sound governance practices build trust, inspire confidence, and advocate an organisation as being a responsible corporate citizen,” - Shuaib Jooman, Governance & Board Advisory Lead at GRIPP Advisory Covid-19, stakeholders are demanding greater transparency, accountability, fairness, and inclusivity from organisations.

This is amplified in the context of other fundamental and structural changes within the business environment. These changes are centred around themes such as globalisation, climate change, disruptive technologies, and social, political, and

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inter alia, travel bans, social distancing on the gaming floor, curfews, supply chain disruptions, reduced disposable income, limitations on numbers at gatherings, and prohibition on the sale of alcohol. This led to significant operational losses and stringent cost cutting measures within the gaming sector.

This, on the back of already anaemic

economies on the African continent, has and continues to have dire consequences for organisations large and small alike, with ripple effects and unintended consequences experienced throughout economies and its actors.

Could the pandemic be termed a Black Swan event? In his book titled The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable, Nassim Taleb postulates that such an event has the three attributes. “First, it is an outlier, as it lies outside the realm of regular expectations, because nothing in the past can convincingly point to its possibility.

Second, it carries an extreme impact.

Third, in spite of its outlier status, human nature makes us concoct explanations for its occurrence after the fact, making it explainable and predictable.”

The very difficult question that seems to be propping up time and time again is “Were organisations adequately prepared, resilient and agile enough to respond to the challenges that the virus has brought?” The short answer is no.

Ben Okri, in his essays, opines “Nature and history are not just about the survival of the fittest, but also about the survival of the wisest, the most adaptive and the most aware.”

This piece aims at providing certain topics, touch points and questions on

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what the governing body and senior management teams should be focusing their attention on during such a time. Some of these have been set out below.

Business models need to be transformed. There has been significant uptake from consumers in adopting technology to fulfil their requirements; from online shopping to exercise routines and medical consultations. Similar conversations are required within the gaming industry around how to better leverage the efficiencies of technology to keep and increase the customer base.

Health and safety of employees should be a primary concern. Employees should be fully informed about the risks of Covid-19 and measures that need to be taken to mitigate infection and equally important the spread thereof. Is there a health and safety committee championing the process? Is communication to all staff relevant and timeous. Who do employees turn to for assistance? Has the organisation provided employees with the means to mitigate potential infection?

Business continuity and disaster recovery plans have been put to the test. These documents should articulate processes that need to be activated during crises. Have all considerations, risks and scenarios affecting the organisation and its material stakeholders been taken into account? Are these documents fluid and updated as and when new information becomes available following an agreed governance process and framework? Is IT infrastructure sufficiently robust and secure to enable employees to work remotely?

How will employees continue to work remotely and engage with clients and suppliers.

Financial planning and cashflow is a key focus area. Organisations have experienced significant pressure on their cash flow levels. A fine balancing act is required to meet working capital requirements with effective planning and matching of current assets to current liabilities. Options could include postponing CAPEX, seeking various financing options, cost cutting measures and restructuring, enhanced debtors and

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creditors management, diversifying revenue streams and applying for government support.

Cost optimisation through improved workforce management and improved efficiency as well as outsourcing of non-core functions.

Understanding the risk universe, conducting risk assessments, and reviewing risk registers should be prioritised to ensure that the organisation is equipped to handle exposure. Should risk be mitigated, accepted, or transferred? Is the organisation’s insurance coverage adequate or does it need to be reviewed and assessed?

Scenario analyses and brainstorming various possibilities and probabilities that could play out within the short, medium and long term. What are the actions necessary for the governing body and senior management? Do each of these scenarios have action plans coupled with timelines and key responsible individuals.

Increase in fraud, corruption and theft owing to lack of perceived oversight.

Nefarious criminals and employees are always on the lookout for ways to gain from such situations. Covid-19 creates new opportunities for these individuals to exploit the vulnerable. Organisational internal controls may be lacking due to attention been focussed on more pressing matters.

Succession planning and policies ensures that organisations continue throughout and after this pandemic.

Have key individuals and positions been identified with possible successors should they become ill or leave the employ of the organisation.

Stakeholder engagement and transparency is pivotal. Material stakeholders should be kept informed through various communication platforms.

There are many lessons to be learnt from the pandemic. With the rollout of the various vaccines, markets have started to experience some buoyancy.

There is talk within certain circles that online gaming be an agenda point at governing body level, together with conversations around its feasibility and

uptake from traditional brick-and-mortar operators. Seemingly, the gaming industry on the African continent has been lagging on this front. Should blame be apportioned to Covid-19 or complacency?

There are regulatory hurdles that need to be overcome but these are not insurmountable. The African continent does however require the infrastructure and favourable regulation to make this a success.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Shuaib is the Governance and Board Advisory Lead at GRIPP Advisory (Pty) Limited, domiciled in Johannesburg South Africa. He has over 12 years’ experience in delivering successful internal audit, risk, compliance, governance, and board advisory engagements across industries such as financial services, logistics, mining, retail, gaming, hospitality, manufacturing and media. He has consulted both locally and internationally in both the private and public sectors. His key focus areas include organisational governance design in line with regulation and leading practice, the development of professional knowledge for the governing body and executive management, crafting governance frameworks and ancillary documentation, governing body assessments, governance code diagnostic reviews and benchmarking, and disclosure and reporting.

Shuaib completed his MBA at Wits Business School with electives including private equity, asset management and portfolio formation, and behavioural economics. His research focused on the influence of artificial intelligence on the future of the internal auditing profession in Southern Africa. He has recently been appointed as a committee member at the Institute of Internal Auditors (South Africa) for the Johannesburg region. Feel free to connect with him through the contact details below, to see how GRIPP Advisory can add value to your organisation.

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Pronet Gaming signs with Winnerbet in Cameroon Winnerbet, the leading Cameroon-based operator, has sealed a new partnership deal with next generation platform provider Pronet Gaming.

THE WELL-ESTABLISHED bookmaker is to migrate to the Pronet Gaming platform, where it will take on the leading supplier’s full turnkey solution across both online and retail as it bids to move to the next level.…

One of Cameroon’s biggest operators with over 300 retail locations throughout Africa, Winnerbet opted for Pronet Gaming’s solution due to its strong offering comprising products from a host of leading developers.

Colin McDonagh, Chief Sales Officer at Pronet Gaming,…said:…“ As a platform provider, it’s particularly pleasing when your work in pulling together a strong product portfolio is recognised by an operator looking to accelerate its commercial growth.

“It was clear from the outset that Winnerbet was keen to utilise our marketleading product offering across both retail and online and we are delighted to be working with an operator and brand

that resonates so strongly for players in Cameroon.”

Winnerbet’s CEO…said:…“W e are confident in our belief that migrating to Pronet Gaming’s platform will prove to be a winning move as we aim to cement our status as a forward-thinking operator.“The sports market in Cameroon has fantastic growth potential and we can’t wait for our players to engage with such a high-quality and wide range of products.”

TCSJOHNHUXLEY’s Chipper Champ UV Shortlisted for Global Gaming Awards 2021 TCSJOHNHUXLEY the world’s premier manufacturer and supplier of live table gaming products and services, is pleased to announce Chipper Champ UV has been shortlisted for the˜Global Gaming Awards London 2021˜in the˜Product Launch of the Year category. ˜The Shortlist was decided after a rigorous process and recognises companies who have performed well in the EMEA region in the past 12 months.

LAUNCHED AT the beginning of this year, the Chipper Champ UV was developed to provide operators with the right tools to ensure suitable levels of safety are achieved. Gaming chips are an essential element of any live casino table game but due to the amount of handling they require, there is a possibility for germs to easily spread.

The introduction of the Chipper Champ UV with its in-built UV-C light technology, a proven sanitation tool, automatically sanitises chips at the same time as them being sorted without any delay to the game. Available for both the Chipper Champ 2 and Pro, this new technology provides players with peace of mind that their chips are constantly being

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sanitised whilst in play.

Tristan Sjöberg, Executive Chairman comments, “The Global Gaming Awards are highly regarded within the gaming industry, and being shortlisted is a huge achievement.

We are rightly proud of the way our team came together and the speed with which we were able to launch the Chipper Champ UV despite all the challenges during a pandemic. Working closely with our customers, were able to quickly respond to provide products that bring peace of mind to everyone who works in or visits a casino.”

The winners will be announced virtually on 28th June, selected by 50 CEOs from the industry, with KPMG monitoring the entire process to ensure full transparency and fairness.

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Sun International Optimistic Despite R1.1bn Loss Despite income from its operations plunging by almost half to R6.1bn as reported in the group’s recent ÿnancial results, Sun International remains optimistic and says the recovery of SA hotels and casinos might be gradual, but it is upbeat about its debt and cash position.

SUN INTERNATIONAL is the owner of landmark casino complexes in South Africa such as Sun City, GrandWest and Boardwalk and the drastic drop in income, largely driven by government-instituted lockdown measures to curb the spread of the covid-19 pandemic virus, saw the group…report a R1.1 billion headline loss for the year.

Sun International, along with other gaming and hospitality groups, was forced to shut operations for just more than three months (late March to June) in 2020, but faced ongoing trade restrictions (domestic and international travel bans, liquor bans, curfews, capacity limits due social distancing rules and so on).

Sun City in North West province, the group’s largest property, took the most pain after only being able to reopen in September.

This led to the value of the resort, which is home to the Palace of the Lost City and other landmark tourist attractions, being impaired by around R900 million at year-end.

“The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the group, with all operations being closed for three months or longer and the March 2020 trading significantly disrupted. Income from continuing operations declined by 49% from R11.8 billion to R6.1 billion and adjusted Ebitda [earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation] reduced by 72% from R3.2 billion to R897 million,” Sun International says in its JSE results Sens statement. “Our total group adjusted headline earnings declined from R763 million to a loss of R1.1 billion with an adjusted headline loss of 633 cents per share,” it adds.

Unsurprisingly, the group took its biggest hit in the first half of the year to

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June 2020, when South Africa was under its hardest lockdowns (between late March and June).

Income from its main South African business declined 55% to R2.5 billion for the half-year compared with its corresponding half year to end-June 2019.

This led to a 95% plunge in adjusted Ebitda for its 2020 half-year, to R80 million.

With the resumption of trading of most operations from July 1, 2020, Sun International notes that income and adjusted Ebitda improved steadily throughout the remaining six months until the move to adjusted Level 3 lockdown, coupled with the imposition of the 8pm curfew and alcohol sales ban in midDecember 2020.

“This led to a significant drop in activity and cancellation of bookings for the second half of December and into January 2021,” it says.

“As a result of the extended lockdown and anticipated slow recovery we incurred impairment charges of R1.3 billion – being Sun City [R900 million], Boardwalk [R180 million], the Maslow Sandton [R96 million] and intangible assets of R72 million,” it adds.

Commenting on the results in a separate media statement, Sun International CEO Anthony Leeming said the group took key steps during the year to manage the impact of the pandemic on the business. “[This] ensured that the group was in a strong position to deal with the lockdown and the restrictions imposed on its operations, but more importantly, they have placed the group on a solid footing for a post Covid-19 sustainable recovery,” he noted.

“We worked hard to reduce costs, optimise working capital, prioritise capital

investment and negotiate with lenders, service providers and suppliers for either a waiver, reduction or deferment of payments. We formulated and implemented plans to achieve operational efficiencies and restructured certain parts of the business,” he added.

Leeming said Sun International also used the lockdown period to critically assess the group’s operational practices, systems, marketing and guest experience.

“Several initiatives were undertaken which are having and will have a positive impact on the group’s future results,” he stressed.

Measures Sun International took in responding to the pandemic included:…

Addressing short-term liquidity risks, including an up to 60% reduction in payroll costs during lockdown, deferring all capital investment other than critical spend and announcing the closure of the Naledi Sun and…Carousel casinos; Accelerating the disposal of certain non-core assets; The successful conclusion of a R1.2 billion rights offer; and, Disposing of the group’s interest in Sun Dreams in Latin America, which became effective on October 31, 2020.

“The capital raise as a result of the rights offer and the proceeds from the disposal of Sun Dreams has improved our liquidity position and significantly strengthened the group’s balance sheet,” Leeming said.

“These actions and the various operational initiatives which we have undertaken and implemented in the last 12 months have ensured that the group remains well placed to be able to deal with the current and future Covid-19 challenges and has strongly positioned the group to recover and grow into the future.”

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Pronet Gaming Saddles Up for Horseracing Debut Platform provider gains access to over 250,000 races a year PLATFORM PROVIDER Pronet Gaming is launching its first-ever horse racing solution after securing a partnership with BetMakers Technology Group.

Pronet Gaming’s sportsbook customers will benefit from the deal with the Australialisted company by gaining access to over 250,000 races per year from more than 20 countries around the world, including the UK, Ireland, Australia and the US.…

The BetMakers racing solution

incorporates live streaming of up to 2,500 races every week, with bet types covered including traditional win and place fixed odds markets and pari-mutuels, as well as popular tote exotics and fixed-odds derivatives.

Operators using Pronet Gaming’s sportsbook services will also benefit from BetMakers’ high-margin SameRaceMultis, which offer accumulator bets within one race, as well as expanded racing form and

dynamic content in support of the race cards. Greyhound and harness racing are also covered.…

The arrival of horse racing strengthens the diversity of Pronet Gaming’s offering as it continues to increase its industry presence, particularly within emerging markets.

Thomas Molloy, Sportsbook and Trading Director at Pronet Gaming, said: “We look forward to working with the BetMakers team for our entry into the horse racing market by offering an unparalleled global racing product. Here at Pronet, our strategy is to give our clients a world-class product offering and, by partnering with BetMakers, we continue to expose our client base to the best the industry has to offer.”

Jake Henson, Chief Operating Officer at BetMakers, said: “BetMakers is pleased that we’ve advanced our integration…withPronet Gaming to the point where we can now launch a world-class racing book across Pronet’s global network of platform clients.

The team and the product are first-class and we look forward to assisting them to grow new revenue streams for their clients.”

Pronet Gaming Shortlisted for ´Retail Supplier of the Year´ at Global Gaming Awards 2021 Pronet Gaming has been shortlisted in the ‘Retail Supplier of the Year’ category at the Global Gaming Awards, London 2021!

CCO BOBBY Longhurst…said,…“Ourfully-managed omni-channel solution, built to empower land-based estates and connects seamlessly to any online operation or POS hardware, had a string of major successes in multiple jurisdictions over the past year and we’re honoured to have our hard work recognised.” …Taking place in June 2021, we’re looking forward to the results show and hopefully bringing home the award in a hotly contested area. I would also like to congratulate all of the other nominees across all of the categories.

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Online Casinos in South Africa will ‘need regulatory framework’ SBC Digital Africa On-Demand South Africa – the birthplace of Nelson Mandela and home to the Springboks. Alongside those, the country is also home to 41 licenced casinos.˜ OPENING DAY one of the recent…SBCDigital – Africa, the panel entitled ‘Lie of the Land: The future of brick-and-mortar casinos’, session sponsor by…ThunderSpin, saw the panel discuss the recent reiteration from the National Gambling board that online casino gaming is illegal and asked the question: is the South Africa casino gaming industry being left behind by its refusal to embrace online?……

Garron Whitesman, founding partner at Whitesman Lurie, noted the country faces a situation where the law is ‘fairly clear’, highlighting principle 7 of the…National Gambling Act, which outlaws the participation in or making available of interactive games without a licence or, if not permitted, through any other law.…

He added: “Licences are not able to be obtained for online casinos or interactive games which is what online casinos would fall under.

This is the situation that was confirmed by the Supreme Court of Appeal a number of years ago and is the law as it stands according to the authorities.…

“In principle, it’s outlawed in South Africa.

Now, the question is: what is outlawed? A lot of people don’t understand what the outline of that is and how the public will perceive it or actually even know about it.”

Emphasising the substantial growth in online gambling during the pandemic, not only in South Africa but all over the world, Whitesman claimed that before the outbreak, people would have gambled wherever they could and that would have included operators who target South Africa from abroad, many of whom, he noted, were ‘highly reputable operators’.…

Whitesman continued: “What is lawful is the placing of fixed outcome bets on the contingencies which are o¡ ered by licenced South African bookmakers. I think where some of that confusion has also arisen is the type of

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contingencies that we’ve seen being allowed over the last year to two years by some of the regulators in South Africa that have been very casino in nature, and I think we’re starting to get very close to casino games being o¡ ered online through bookmakers in South Africa, if they fall under what is permitted through our law and what a bookermaker can actually do.”

Joining Whitesman on the panel, which was moderated by…Roy Bannister, executive director at…Gaming for Africa, was…Alessandro Fried, founder of…BtoBet,…Adhika Singh, chief operating officer at…GRIPPAdvisory,…MartinSack, director of…Brainstorm Online…and…Nit esh Matai, general manager of…Sunbet.…

Just as the conversation was swaying in another direction, Sack brought the topic back, where he noted: “I think if you take a look at the major players in the land-based industry in South Africa, it’s absolutely clear that there is a desire to have an online presence in some way shape or form.…

“I don’t believe there is anybody in the landbased industry left in South Africa that is fighting against online or any of the contingencies for online. There were issues last year where some of the contingencies were hotly debated but those seem to have just disappeared.”………

Responding to Sack’s remarks, Whitesman stated he was ‘convinced’ the South African landbased industry wants to go online, yet questioned if they want to go online with contingencies that compete with their land-based o¡ erings.…

Rounding o¡ the section of the panel, Matai concluded that there can be ‘no confusion’ about land-based desires to go online but stressed that

none of it is ‘worth doing’ unless it is done with the proper framework with regulation and legislation.…

He finished: “We work within a very defined and regulated corporate environment as well as a very defined and corporate and regulated gaming environment. It’s very easy for an international operator that isn’t subject to those regulations and corporate governance that we are in South Africa, as a listed entity, to come into this market and have a dip.…

“We have the desire, we have the need. The appetite is there to go online but it has to come within a framework that’s properly regulated and managed.”

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Nigeria’s Newest Sportsbook Plans Rapid African Expansion Nigeria’s newest entrant into this vibrant market, Soloti Gaming Limited has recently obtained its operation licences from the Nigerian National Lottery Board and˜the Lagos State Lottery Board,˜ and has promised to revolutionise the sports betting industry in Nigeria. The company˜has also announced its ˛ agship brand Frapapa, plans expansion with a multi-jurisdictional presence in Africa. Frapapa will utilise BtoBet’s Neuron 3 platform at the core of its operations on both its digital and extensive retail network.

SOLOTI CHAIRMAN, Adebayo Tade, expressed optimism at the consistent growth trend in the gaming industry in Africa and Nigeria, saying, “We have…over the last two years been conducting extensive research on the gaming industry in Africa, notably West Africa, and we

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Peermont Invests Over R300 000 In Local Community Radio Station In a move to empower local businesses in the Ekurhuleni region, the Ekurhuleni Peermont Chambers of Commerce Trust (EPCoCT) granted EKasi FM 103.6 (EKFM 103.6) funding to the amount of R339˜891, which will be used to support the station in migrating from analogue to digital broadcast through the use of more specialised studio equipment and component parts. Located in Tsakane, which is the local area for Peermont’s ˛ agship resort, Emperors Palace, the station employs 40 people who are learning the trade and broadcasting to the greater Ekurhuleni region.˜ ‘EKFM APPROACHED the Trust with a very compelling business plan for the Trust to get involved in helping the station by sponsoring much-needed equipment,’ says Makomane Ntabo, Trust Administrator at Peermont. ‘It was and continues to be our absolute privilege and pleasure to be able to help members of the local communities we operate within through financial investment, support, advice and encouragement.’…

EKFM 103.6 is a 24-hour station based at Faranani Multi-Purpose Centre in Tsakane. The community radio station serves Tsakane, Duduza, Kwa-Thema and surrounding areas, broadcasting in major languages most prevalent in the catchment areas, such as isiZulu, isiXhosa, isiSotho and English. EK FM 103.6 prioritises information, education, entertainment and development of the previously disadvantaged communities by empowering them with

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Velli Nxumalo, Station Manager at EKFM 103.6 says, ‘The migration from analogue to digital broadcasting will help the station to increase its listenership and revenue. The new equipment will enable the station to reach the entire geographic area our station targets, unlike as the old equipment which was of inferior quality, resulting in poor transmission.’…

With the recent effect of COVID-19, the power of broadcasting has come to the forefront and EKFM 103.6 are pioneering a new generation of broadcasters. ‘The Peermont Trust’s investment in EKFM is a best practice model of how we, as a funder can encourage and support the growth of small businesses in the Ekurhuleni region and empower the youth to follow their dreams,’ says Ntabo.

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South Africa: Minister and Lottery Board ‘At War’ Over New Chair Numerous Lottery grants are being investigated for corruption MEMBERS OF the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) board have objected to Trade and Industry minister Ebrahimn Patel extending the term of his representative as its acting chairperson.

Patel addressed the Trade and Industry Parliamentary Portfolio Committee to get its input.…

Communications between the board and the minister trying to address corruption in the NLC has been reduced to lawyers’ letters and official correspondence.

Relations between Minister of Trade and Industry Ebrahim Patel and the board of the NLC are now largely reduced to exchanges of lawyers’ letters and official correspondence.

This became evident when the minister addressed the Trade and Industry Parliamentary Portfolio Committee recently, which has oversight responsibility of the Lottery, at a virtual meeting.

The battle between Patel and the NLC has also involved briefings to selected media, as well as leaks of letters and documents.

Patel had requested a meeting with the portfolio committee to discuss the extension of the term of Zandile Brown, his representative on the NLC board and its acting chairperson. Brown, whose term as acting chair ends at midnight on 31 March, was appointed in the acting position after the 11-year tenure of the NLC’s former scandal-ridden chairperson Alfred Nevhutanda.

The NLC board and the minister have been at war over the appointment of Brown. Four members of the board wrote to Patel claiming that he did not have the authority to appoint an acting chairperson, and it was their responsibility to make the appointment.

Patel struck a cautious note, telling the committee that he had sought legal advice and was told that he had the authority to appoint an acting chairperson until such time as a full time appointment was made.

According to Patel, he now has three options: to appoint an outsider as chairperson of the board, appoint another member of the NLC, or extend Brown’s acting term “for a short period” until a new permanent chairperson is appointed.

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Dean MacPherson, DA shadow minister for trade and industry, said, “This is not even a low grade civil war taking place between the minister and the NLC. It is a full scale nuclear war that is unfolding. This is for obvious reasons ... there is entrenched patronage and access to millions of rands that is at play here.”

Patel declined to identify the four board members who had written to him.

But there are currently only five NLC board members and it seems highly improbable that Brown, as the minister’s representative on the board, is one of them. The other members are Advocate William Huma, who applied for the vacant chairperson post but did not make the final shortlist of three, Ms Doris Dondor, Ms Yaswant Gordhan and Dr Muthuhadini Madzivhandila, who was placed third on the shortlist. (GroundUp recently reported that R5 million was paid towards Huma’s house by an organisation that received an NLC grant.)

“It would be very helpful to remove uncertainty by getting any thoughts that the portfolio committee may have,” Patel said. “I hope that ... as soon as we have the process completed for a permanent chairperson, the NLC will be able to have this governance issue fully resolved, and that we are all working to ensure that, in fact, the NLC is able to serve the people of South Africa in terms of the Act and within the framework of our Constitution.”

DA MP Mat Cuthbert said, “We would like to ask the minister what action he is going to take against those four board members who have not only launched a fightback campaign against him in the media through strategic leaks but have also threatened legal action against the minister, and have constantly sought to undermine him, even though he has given them sufficient rope.

“We have long called for the NLC ... board to be sacked considering the fact that they have all failed to act while the looting continued unabated at the NLC.” ANC MP Zolile Burns-Ncamashe said, “What I pick up is that the engagement and the communication with [the NLC] or the board, is that they are communicating through letters and so forth, and it shows that there are serious challenges.”

ACDP MP Wayne Thring called on Patel to ensure that “any and every allegation that has been levelled against board members of the NLC must be dealt with so that we have an NLC that is credible, that is transparent, that has the respect ... of citizens of South Africa.”

A previous attempt by Patel to appoint a chairperson was derailed after Parliament’s chief legal officer questioned the legality of the process being followed.

The process had to be restarted with members of the portfolio committee compiling a shortlist of eight from the 39 candidates, who were then interviewed for the post.

The new shortlist of three names has been submitted to Parliament, which is currently in recess. The National Assembly must first debate and adopt the parliamentary committee’s report on the shortlisting before it is submitted to Patel, who will then appoint one of the three shortlisted candidates as the new permanent NLC board chairperson.

When he extended Brown’s acting appointment to 31 March, Patel said his legal advice was that there was no reason that he should not extend her term for two more months.

Patel previously clashed with the Board when it sent him a lawyer’s letter demanding that he hand over an independent forensic report into allegedly corrupt Lottery-funded projects. The board threatened to drag the minister to court if he refused to hand over the dossier, which had been handed over to the Hawks to investigate.

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is also investigating the NLC. The dossier dealt with four projects involving suspended Lottery COO Philemon Letwaba and members of his family, as well as lawyer Lesley Ramulifho, who has profited from Lottery grants.

The number of projects being investigated by the Hawks and the SIU has swelled to over 20, with new ones “being added to the list all the time” a wellinformed source said.

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This brought their total investment to more than R1.8 million.

DUE TO the countrywide lockdown, funding was crucial for most of SAJA’s apprentices.

“Hollywoodbets has blessed the South African Jockey Academy by awarding us with 16 bursaries for our apprentices that will go towards our operational costs. Our apprentices have come from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and their parents can’t afford to pay these fees; this is where Hollywoodbets stepped in to help the parents. If it wasn’t for this generous contribution, we would be closing our doors. So, to Hollywoodbets, thank you for everything you have done for us,” said Graham Bailey, Headmaster of SAJA.

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…Hollywoodbets and SAJA first began their relationship back in 2020 when the company offered their support to seven apprentices through bursaries. The company admires the work done by SAJA and will continue to offer their assistance to the future stars of the horse racing community.

Dermot O’Connell, Hollywoodbets Betting Operations Manager, explained how their relationship with SAJA has grown over the years. “After seeing the great work being done by the academy, we decided to increase our financial support. This handover is very important to Hollywoodbets because it is a reinvestment

into an industry that is critically important to us. We are also investing in the future of young, potential champion jockeys and it is a very exciting project for us to be involved in,” he said.

Hollywoodbets Brand Ambassador and South African Jockey Champion, Anthony Delpech, was excited to also be a part of the event as an alumnus of SAJA. “I have done a lot of travelling and nothing compares to what we have here in South Africa. SAJA is one of the best academies in the world and this support from Hollywoodbets will give the apprentices an opportunity to be successful in the horse racing industry,” he said.

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“First the fathers came, they brought their sons, and now come with their grandsons. Our regular clients make Wild Coast Sun like a big family, and it’s like a reunion on an on-going basis,” Burger said.

Her journey with the Resort started in 1986 as promotions secretary. “I came from an advertising agency in Johannesburg but was already familiar with the area as my family had a holiday home on the South Coast of KwaZuluNatal,” Burger explains.

Her first General Manager was legendary Alberto ‘Chico’ Chiaranda, Italian, for whom the Chico’s Restaurant is named. Since then, she has worked under five General Managers, ending with Peter Tshidi who took over the reins last year.

“Coming from a five-star background, Peter has raised the standards and brought the Wild Coast Sun back to a four-star grading. During lockdown he never took his foot o¡ the gas and kept the team together online, discussing what we would be doing when we re-opened and how business would have to adapt. He is all about people, be it the guests or the sta¡ and his vision is taking the Resort from good to great,” Burger said.

“It has been gratifying to see many people who started out at Wild Coast Sun going on to hold high positions within the hotel industry.

Alberto remains a major influence on my career – he taught us customer service and the love for the industry, based on family values.”

She credits Myan Moodley, who began his tenure General Manager in 2014, “for bringing back the passion” to the property.

“Wild Coast Sun, which was then located in what was known as the Transkei, was first opened as a Holiday Inn and only later changed to becoming a Sun International Resort. At the time, sta¡ had to have a work permit to work in the Transkei.”

With such a long work history at the property, Burger has held various roles, including promotions coordinator, working for the convention centre and also inside the casino as MVG and Gaming Promotions Manager, before becoming the complex promotions manager, and

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later, the marketing manager.

“I remember the heydays when gambling was still illegal in South Africa and we had 36 scheduled busses arriving from Durban every Saturday night, and additional unscheduled busses parked outside. We had over 1…000 machines and 60 tables.”

Over the years, Burger has witnessed how technology has transformed gaming, o¡ ering new ways to reward customers. “With Covid-19 we moved away from draws and started an electronic bonus system, o¡ ering free plays.

Promotions are much more targeted than they used to be.”

In her early days, Burger recalls the industry was very leisure orientated. “We had a limited Customer Relationship Management programme and the launch of Sun International’s Most Valued Guest (MVG) programme, whereby you could reward customers, was a pivotal moment for casinos. Through this loyalty programme people are rewarded for their play in a fairer manner, with things like room nights, meals or drinks.”

In 1986, the hotel was increased from 240 to 396 rooms, when the ‘new wing’ was added, along with a restaurant and swimming pool. “It’s still called the new wing, 35 years later,” laughed Burger. The Convention Centre was built in 1990, and in 2010, the property had a R460-million revamp, with the addition of the Wild Waves Water Park. “The entire hotel was gutted and stripped to bare concrete, it was basically a rebuild.” More recently, a soft refurbishment was completed and the resort was upgraded to a four-star grading.

Burger has many memories of fabulous entertainment events held at Wild Coast Sun. “We used to do the Durban July functions, erecting a marquee with 300 people. There was a tattersall and a tab and we had betting and bookmaking, without any licence restrictions at the time.”

When the pool reopened in the 1980s, Sol Kerzner’s irrepressible PR Melanie Millin-Moore brought in live elephants with pink toenails, mermaids and pink balloons. Burger also recalled a photoshoot featuring models at a roulette table – in the ocean.

Former Miss South Africa, Wilma van der Bijl and American actor, Robert Wagner cut the ribbon at the opening of the convention centre. “And of course there was our Tropical Nites theatre, which hosted many international shows and extravaganzas.” Recalling the Chippendales, a male dance troupe which was first played in South Africa at the Wild Coast Sun, Burger said screams of excited women had “rung in my ears for days”.

And not forgetting the men, there was the Wild Orchid dance review bar with speciality acts.

“But everything changed in 1999 when gambling was legalised in South Africa and casinos opened throughout the country.…

It was available, on your doorstep. We rightsized our casino with less machines and tables.”

As a keen golfer for the past 30 years, arranging golf tournaments like the Sunshine Tour and helping with the handicapping were a most enjoyable part of Burger’s job.…She regularly plays on the 18-hole course, designed by American golfer, Robert Trent Jones II and built in 1983. “I met Robert two years ago when he came back to look at the course, it was very exciting,” she said.

“He said the bunkers were still exactly the way he had designed them, and was delighted at its pristine condition.”

“I plan to spend my retirement relaxing, playing golf and continuing with my creative hobbies which include painting, cooking, baking and gardening - all the things you don’t have time for usually.

“Wild Coast Sun has always been an amazing beach resort for MVG members and leisure clients, and it is going to remain that and continue to grow and find new generations of guests to thrill and excited.”

Tshidi said Burger’s departure would leave a very lively void in his team. “Sandi’s extensive knowledge of the property, her sense of humour and her can-do attitude will be missed. But we know we will still see her, since she might avoid the office, but she definitely won’t be able to stay o¡ our greens.”

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steve@customgaming.co.za steve@customgaming.co.za jp.morton@customgaming.co.za jp.morton@customgaming.co.za vincent@customgaming.co.za ajay@customgaming.co.za ajayramdin@customgaming.co.za daniel@customgaming.co.za nolom@customgaming.co.za

011 864 3120 011 864 3120

credge@iafrica.com credge@iafrica.com

DRGT™ AFRICA (PTY) LTD GAMER Managing Director: Charl Geyser MD (Sales) - Dennis Williams

+272845 87 701 0740 Dennis@origingamer.co.za charl@drgt.net (011) 784 +27 87 701 0740 Marc@origingamer.co.za allwin@drgt.net (011) 8845454

Manager: Allwin Language Sales -General Marc Molle GAMESMART Operations Manager: Arnold Moffat +27 87 701 0740 arnold@drgt.net MD - Ian Mossop (012) 6632273 Finance Manager, Rushiel Prag +27 87 701 0740 Ian.Mossop@GameSmart.co.za rushiel@drgt.net Sales and Marketing Dennis Meyer (012) 6632273 Dennis.Meyer@GameSmart.co.za Marketing Manager, Duncan Pollock +27 87 701 0740 duncan@drgt.net IGT-AFRICA Technical Support +27 60 544 6204 support-za@drgt.net Sales & Marketing Dir - Mario Vilela (011) 317-1091 (011) 317-1017 GAMER Sales Manager (Bingo & LPM Africa ) - De Waal Fourie (011) 317-1041 (011) 317-1017 MD (Sales) - Dennisvan Williams (011) 784 2845 011 317 Dennis@origingamer.co.za Sales Manager - Etienne Rooyen 011 317 1022 1017 Sales - Marc Molle (011) 8845454 Marc@origingamer.co.za Sales Executive (Other Africa) - Stella Tkachova 011 317 1043 011 317 1017 GAMESMART Operations - Eugene Mogami (011) 317 1062 (011) 317 1017 Systems Butler (011) 317 1122 riaan.butler@igt.com MD- -Riaan Ian Mossop (012) 6632273 Ian.Mossop@GameSmart.co.za MP GAMING Sales and Marketing - Dennis Meyer (012) 6632273 Dennis.Meyer@GameSmart.co.za Eduard Rall - Managing Director 072 855 1709 Eduard.Rall@mpgaming.co.za IGT-AFRICA Markus Prader - Director 076 991 8013 Markus.Prader@mpgaming.co.za Sales & Marketing Dir - Mario Vilela (011) 317-1091 (011) 317-1017 Clint Young - Director 076 991 8013 Clint.Young@mpgaming.co.za Sales Manager (Bingo & LPM Africa ) - De Waal Fourie (011) 317-1041 (011) 317-1017 Namedi Mphahlele - Director 072 139 6883 Namedi.Mphahlele@mpgaming.co.za Manager - Etienne van Rooyen 011 317 1022 011 317 1017 YolindiSales Duplessis - Sales and Admin Manager Yolindi.Duplessis@mpgaming.co.za Sales Executive NOVOMATIC AFRICA(Other Africa) - Stella Tkachova Operations - Eugene Mogami MD – Gordon Cameron

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(011) 317 1062 (011) 317 1017 011 847 9700 sales@novomaticafrica.co.za Sales – Deon Valkenborgh 011 847 9700 sales@novomaticafrica.co.za Systems - Riaan Butler (011) 317 1122 riaan.butler@igt.com Technical Einstein Luther 011 847 9700 einstein@novomaticafrica.co.za MP–GAMING SG GAMING AFRICA Eduard Rall - Managing Director 072 855 1709 Eduard.Rall@mpgaming.co.za Senior Director – Wavell Alexander (011) 571 7500 wavell.alexander@scientificgames.com Markus Prader - Director 076 991 8013 Markus.Prader@mpgaming.co.za Director of Systems & Operations – Jacques Mc Lean (011) 571 7500 jacques.mclean@scientificgames.com Clint Young - Director 076 991 8013 Clint.Young@mpgaming.co.za Director Compliance – Ishmael Masoka (011) 571 7500 ishmael.masoka@scientificgames.com Namedi Mphahlele - Director 072 139 6883 Namedi.Mphahlele@mpgaming.co.za Senior Manager Operations – Pieter Boers (011) 571 7500 pieter.boers@scientificgames.com Yolindi Duplessis Sales and Admin Manager Yolindi.Duplessis@mpgaming.co.za Sales Manager – Juan Mc Ewan (011) 571 7500 juan.mcewan@scientifi cgames.com NOVOMATIC AFRICA Field Services Manager – Wendall Kaba (011) 571 7500 wendall.kaba@scientificgames.com MD – Gordon Cameron 011 847 9700 gordon@novomaticafrica.co.za SIGNATURE GAMING Managing DirectorSargent (011) 745 07779700 Quentin@signaturegaming.co.za Sales – Deon Quentin Valkenborgh 011 847 sales@novomaticafrica.co.za Strategic DirectorFelicia Roman (011) 745 07779700 Felicia@signaturegaming.co.za Technical – Einstein Luther 011 847 einstein@novomaticafrica.co.za Operations Director-AFRICA Mike Stein (011) 745 0777 Mike@signaturegaming.co.za SG GAMING Commercial manager - Stephany Geremia (011) 745 0777 Stephany@signaturegaming.co.za Senior Director GM - Wavell Alexander (011) 571 7500 wavell.alexander@scientificgames.com Compliance Manager- Tamzyn Steenkamp (011) 745 0777 Tamzyn@siganturegaming.co.za Director Compliance - Ishmael Masoka (011) 571 7500 ishmael.masoka@scientificgames.com Marketing & PA- Hayley Nel (011) 745 0777 Hayley@signaturegaming.co.za Sales Manager - Juan Dhlamini McEwan Technical ManagerAndries Sales Manager - Sue-Marie Service ManagerKhanya Luthuli Swart Senior Manager Operations - Pieter Boers info@signaturegaming.co.za OMEGA GAMING Field Services Manager - Shalom Nchabeleng DirectorQuentin Sargent SIGNATURE GAMING Managing DirectorStephany Geremia Managing Director - Quentin Sargent Co-directors- Obert Matshili and Felicia Roman Operations Director - Mike Stein

Commercial Director - Stephany Geremia Sales and Product Manager- Stuart Browne Sales and Compliance - Lili Kozul Commercial ManagerMarlienAdministrator Henn Technical ManagerSOLUTIONS - Andries Dhlamini SIMPLICIT-E GAMING Service Manager Khanya Luthuli Managing Director - Charl Geyser Operations – Arnold Moffatt OMEGA GAMING Compliance – TBA Managing Director - Quentin Sargent Finance - Jansie van der Merwe Operations Director - Mike Stein Marketing - Kirsten Hulley-Miller Commercial Director - Stephany Geremia Sales - Nick Ferguson Technical Director - Obert Matshili Systems - Theuns Jonck Sales and Marketing Executive - Sue-Marie Swart Technical Support 060 544 6204 Sales and Compliance Administrator - Hayley Nel TCSJOHNHUXLEY TCSJOHNHUXLEY Managing Director - Nicci Smith Managing – Christiaan Els Financial DirectorDirector – Christiaan Els Head of Operations – Phil Hockaday Business Development Manager - Werner Coetzee Business Development Manager - Mark Technical Manager – Warren JonesHowell Compliance Officer – Tanya–van Sales and Marketing LizaZyl Wagner Technical Manager – Warren Jones Sales and Marketing – Liza Wagner

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shalom.nchabeleng@scientificgames.com Quentin@omegagroup.co.za Stephany@omegagroup.co.za quentin@signaturegaming.co.za Obert@omegagroup.co.za mike@signaturegaming.co.za Felicia@omegagroup.co.za stephany@signaturegaming.co.za Stuart@omegagroup.co.za lili@signaturegaming.co.za Marlien@omegagroup.co.za andries@signaturegaming.co.za

khanya@signaturegaming.co.za charl@smpl.co.za arnold@smpl.co.za kurt@smpl.co.za quentin@omegagroup.co.za f inance@smpl.co.za mike@omegagroup.co.za kirsten@smpl.co.za stephany@omegagroup.co.za nick@smpl.co.za obert@omegagroup.co.za theuns@smpl.co.za suemarie@omegagroup.co.za support@smpl.co.za hayley@omegagroup.co.za

(011) 315-7910 nicci.smith@tcsjohnhuxley.com (011) 315-7910 christiaan.els@tcsjohnhuxley christiaan.els@tcsjohnhuxley (011) 315-7910 .com .com (011) 315-7910 (011) 315-7910 phil.hockaday@tcsjohnhuxley.com werner.coetzee@tcsjohnhuxley.com (011) 315-7910 (011) 315-7910 mark.howell@tcsjohnhuxley.com warren.jones@tcsjohnhuxley.com (011) 315-7910 (011) 315-7910 tanya.vanzyl@tcsjohnhuxley.com liza.wagner@tcsjohnhuxley.com (011) 315-7910 warren.jones@tcsjohnhuxley.com (011) 315-7910 liza.wagner@tcsjohnhuxley.com

38 I Gaming For Africa I October / November 2018

April / May 2021

List of S.A. Gaming Legislators & Associations PROVINCE

CONTACT

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FAX

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. Elijah Tijane (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

KWAZULU-NATAL

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GAUTENG

MPUMALANGA

LIMPOPO PROVINCE

Maintenance and supplier licence holders 3 Point Gaming

(National Licence)

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ACE (African Casino Equipment) (Pty) Ltd

(National Licence)

(011) 514 5000

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Aruze Gaming Africa (Pty) Ltd

(National Licence)

(011) 466 3388

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Atomic Gaming

(National Licence)

(011) 514 5100

086 558 5564

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Bally Gaming Africa

(National Licence)

(011) 571 7500

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(011) 887 0553

(011) 786 4720

(010) 221 1371

+27 86 649 4210

(011) 608 0335

(011) 608 0328

+27 83 255 7545

0862243463

(011) 315 2711

(011) 315 2722

COMPANY

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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

(012) 663 2683

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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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(011) 466 2822

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Money Autotech (Pty) Ltd

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MP Gaming

(National Licence)

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

(National Licence)

(011) 745 0777

(011) 466 1038

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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

(National Licence)

(011) 787 7744

(011) 781 8649

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(011) 887 6035

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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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