Singular, an international iGaming software provider and part of Flutter Entertainment, has been awarded ‘Best Gaming Online Betting Platform of the Year’ at the recent Malta’s Gaming Excellence Awards (MiGEA), an annual event that celebrates companies and individuals for their continuous contribution to growth, innovation, and accomplishments within the iGaming industry.

This is the second award that Singular ever received from MiGEA, as the company previously won the ‘Best iGaming Technology & Media Provider of the Year’ award at the 2022 ceremony. In addition to this year’s award, Singular was also nominated in two other categories in 2024, ‘Best Gaming Technology Provider of the Year’ and ‘Best Omni-Channel Provider of the Year’.

“We are honored to be recognized with such a prestigious award at the recent MiGEA ceremony. This achievement is a testament to our team’s hard work, and it serves as great motivation to continue investing in our iGaming platforms and give the brands we support a competitive edge at all times,” comments Phil Garner, Singular’s Managing Director. “We’re all proud of this recognition and are looking forward to even greater success for both Singular and Flutter Entertainment.”

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As a Flutter technology provider, Singular is also part of the Flutter Edge, the Group’s distinctive, global competitive advantage across talent, technology, product and capital. This enables a great exchange of knowledge and expertise across teams, brands, and even divisions, and allows Flutter brands to remain at the forefront of the industry with their platform solutions.

The international industry has thrown its support behind iGB L!VE with the latest data showing a 53% year-on-year uptick in registrations from industry professionals based in 121 countries. 

The breadth of the geographical support which stretches from the United States to the United Arab Emirates, South Africa to Slovenia and Brazil to Belgium, confirms iGB L!VE’s growing status as one of gaming’s most powerful and compelling international business events.

iGB L!VE Portfolio Director, Naomi Barton stated: “I am delighted that the numbers are looking so healthy. The great news for those attendees who will be making the journey to the RAI Amsterdam from throughout the world is that they will have access to in excess of 300 exhibitors and sponsors occupying 21,000+ square metres of gross space, a figure which is 35% higher than in 2023.

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“iGB L!VE is already igaming’s fastest growing business event and to be so far ahead of last year which culminated in a record unique attendance of 7,299 (+44% y-o-y)  and 14,500 on-site visits is massively encouraging.

“The geographic reach of the brand continues to grow with registrations received from literally all over the world. Whilst we need to see how this translates into physical attendance, iGB L!VE has I believe, underlined its status as a truly global brand and is now amongst the most international live events on the industry calendar.”

She added: “There’s a real buzz and energy about the brand and a level of engagement with the industry that’s off the scale. The combination of a dynamic show floor featuring so many of the industry’s most influential and exciting companies, new features, a compelling conference program, best in class networking opportunities and of course the opportunity to say a huge and heartfelt thanks to Amsterdam ahead of our 2025 relocation to London makes iGB L!VE 2024 simply unmissable.

“It will also fire the starting pistol on the countdown to London and all that means to the development of the brand and the opportunities it will deliver for its growing international stakeholder community drawn from every corner of the world.”

SOFTSWISS, a leading software supplier for the iGaming industry, announces its successful South African certification. The company has secured a Letter of Certification (LoC) from the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) for its Casino Platform and Sportsbook, now certified under the South African B2B manufacture licence. 

This licence was initially obtained by Turfsport, a seasoned South African software supplier with 35 years of industry experience. Earlier this year, SOFTSWISS strategically acquired a major stake in Turfsport, aligning their product portfolios. With this certification, SOFTSWISS expands its offerings in the burgeoning South African market.

Vitali Matsukevich, Chief Operating Officer at SOFTSWISS, comments: “South Africa will be one of the key markets for SOFTSWISS in the coming years. It has immense potential, driven by increasing internet penetration, lower mobile internet costs, and affordable mobile devices. Additionally, the local audience shows a strong interest in gambling, which further supports our decision to expand here.”

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According to the InfoQuest survey, sports betting is the most common form of gambling in South Africa, with people placing bets on sports about 12 times a month on average. Casino gambling and horse betting are most popular on weekends, while lottery and online betting happen throughout the week because they are easily accessible online. The survey also reveals that the average gambler engages in three different types of gambling multiple times a month, underscoring the significant role of gambling in South African society.

The recently published SOFTSWISS South African market review highlights a growing interest in esports and fantasy sports, particularly among younger, tech-savvy demographics. Statista reports that 51% of South African survey participants are interested in esports betting, while the National Gambling Board (NGB) notes that 39% are inclined towards fantasy sports betting, especially in popular sports like soccer, cricket, and rugby. These trends align with global patterns and suggest a promising future for these sectors in the region.

The comprehensive SOFTSWISS South African market review is available for free and offers valuable insights into these emerging trends.

About SOFTSWISS 

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SOFTSWISS is an international tech company supplying software solutions for managing iGaming projects. The expert team, which counts over 2,000 employees, is based in Malta, Poland and Georgia. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides one-stop-shop iGaming software solutions. The company has a vast product portfolio, including the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook Platform, and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution.