Sunbet launched in Namibia, its third market, with technology support from Bede Gaming. Sunbet chief executive Simon Gregory said the company intended to expand beyond South Africa and had previously launched in Botswana in 2024.
The launch extends Sunbet's operations into another African market through its existing technology partnership.
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EveryMatrix launched its turnkey platform with Betsson Africa in Cameroon after a competitive tender, the companies said. The report also says QTech Games partnered with Expanse Studios, St8 partnered with Games Global for an initial Ontario rollout, PointsBet Canada launched Bede Gaming’s platform, and Incentive Games added three titles to Novibet’s Brazil offering.
PointsBet Canada launched Bede Gaming’s casino content aggregation and bonusing platform in Ontario, the companies said. The multi-year agreement includes a catalogue of games and tools for player management and marketing, and is intended to support PointsBet Canada’s planned Alberta launch when that market opens on 13 July.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation launched an upgraded Bede App in Ontario, powered by React Native technology. OLG said the rollout did not disrupt existing OLG.ca players. The company also operates online sports betting and igaming through its Proline brand.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation launched its refreshed Proline+ sports betting platform with Kambi in January, the company said. Kambi chief commercial officer Sarah Robertson said the service combines digital and retail betting, while Bede Gaming supplies the player account management system.
South Africa’s National Treasury said the final design of its proposed national online gambling tax will be announced in the February 2027 Budget. The proposal, first outlined in a discussion paper, included a 20% tax on gross proceeds, but that rate is not final; consultations continue on the tax’s design and effects on provincial regulation and the regulated market.
South Africa's National Treasury has said the final design of a proposed national online gambling tax will be announced in the February 2027 Budget, according to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. The proposed 20% rate is not final, and consultations on the design continue.