Africa
Optimove Selected by 888AFRICA as CRM marketing solution to Accelerate Growth and Elevate Player Retention through Personalization
Optimove, the leading CRM marketing solution for the iGaming sector, announced today that it has been chosen by 888AFRICA to accelerate its continued rapid growth in the African continent by enhancing player engagement and retention.
Founded in 2022, 888AFRICA is a world-class betting and gaming joint venture part-owned by 888 Holdings plc which operates the 888bet or 888bets brand in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Mozambique, plus BetLion in Zambia. The company plans to expand across Africa’s regulated online betting and gaming markets. The African gambling market is forecast to reach $6.7 billion by 2030.
888AFRICA will gain several vital capabilities from Optimove’s CRM Marketing solution:
- In-depth customer insights: access unified player data to create as many creative player segments as they desire without relying on other teams.
- Smart Orchestration: 888AFRICA is freed from manually mapping every customer journey by combining AI with business rules for smart multichannel orchestration.
- Enhanced marketing attribution: 888AFRICA can measure the incremental impact of each message along the player journey, enabling true multi-touch marketing attribution.
- Personalization at Scale: 888AFRICA is empowered to personalize each marketing message’s audience, channel, and content levels with seamless and scalable tools.
“We are honored to have been selected as the CRM marketing partner for 888AFRICA, and we look forward to supporting their foresight and strategic approach in seizing market opportunities,” said Peter Miles, Director of Sales at Optimove. “The 888AFRICA team truly understands the power of loyalty and personalization in every marketing action, particularly in such a competitive landscape. We are committed to ensuring that our tools and capabilities become invaluable assets as we join their team in bringing their vision to life.”
“Our collaboration with Optimove marks a significant milestone in our pursuit of accelerating growth and elevating player retention in the competitive iGaming landscape,” said Christopher Coyne, CEO of 888AFRICA. “As we implement Optimove’s industry-leading CRM Marketing solution, we are confident in the capabilities it brings to the table. Optimove’s expertise in providing in-depth customer insights, smart orchestration, enhanced marketing attribution, and personalization at scale aligns seamlessly with our strategic objectives. This partnership reflects our dedication to delivering unparalleled gaming experiences and achieving our ambitious expansion plans across Africa’s regulated online betting and gaming markets.”
Africa
Racing1 is exhibiting for the first time at the Grand Prix D’Afrique

Full-service hub, uniting four content leaders of racing in 1/ST CONTENT, ARC, RMG and Tabcorp, is set to reinforce its existing racing alliance with SOREC at key Casablanca summit
Racing1, the brand name for the newly formed Strategic Alliance between 1/ST CONTENT, Arena Racing Company (ARC), Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and Tabcorp, is making its conference debut at the Grand Prix D’Afrique (11-13 September, Casablanca), thanks to its partners at SOREC (Société Royale d’Encouragement du Cheval).
The Grand Prix D’Afrique (GPA) has quickly become a must-attend annual event for African lotteries, organized by SOREC and run in conjunction with the African Lotteries Association (ALA). After three successful editions in Marrakesh, the GPA has now moved to Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital, for this upcoming renewal.
Racing1’s compelling daily timetable of engaging racing action from around the world (UK, North and South America, Turkey, Morocco, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa) boasts a 24/7 chronology to seamlessly complement any lottery or sportsbook programme across any time-zone, supplying global partners with a reliable source of fast-settling betting content at varied viewing windows throughout diverse territories.
Via the Racing1 brand, 1/ST CONTENT, ARC, RMG and Tabcorp are deploying their combined expertise to deliver targeted, localised solutions that appeal to assorted audiences, whether they’re already familiar with racing, or new to the sport and in need of more educational content.
Simon Fraser, spokesperson for Racing1, said: “It’s great to welcome industry delegates to our new stand, where we are demonstrating how Racing1 has conveniently crystallised a once-entangled worldwide web of racing rights into one package, enabling simpler consumption which is crucial in emerging markets.
“Via Racing1’s subsidiary product, Racing1 Markets, we can also demonstrate our one-stop-shop 24/7 racing solution, available in one simple contract and integration via our new iFrame, or existing API solution.
“Racing can be complicated, particularly for those unfamiliar with the space, and a key driver behind Racing1 is to simplify integration and contractual efforts for customers, whilst offering a fully outsourced 24/7 industry-leading offering direct to platforms and operators. It also signals Racing1’s wider intent to return better value to racing’s key stakeholders through more international deals, not merely through the domestic operators where racing is seen as a more traditionally consumed sport.
“Stop by our stand to see how Racing1 benefits consumers and operators alike – with a complete racing package via one contract and one integration.”
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Africa
BetKing Renews Ikorodu City FC Partnership for 2025/26 NPFL Season

BetKing, Nigeria’s leading sports betting and digital entertainment brand under KingMakers, has renewed its official partnership with Ikorodu City Football Club for the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
This marks the third consecutive year of collaboration between both organisations, highlighting a shared commitment to grassroots development, youth empowerment and the growth of Nigerian football.
Since the partnership began in 2023, Ikorodu City FC, popularly known as the Oga Boys, has risen rapidly through the ranks, earning promotion to the NPFL in 2024 and finishing an impressive fourth place in their debut 2024/25 campaign.
Their season was highlighted by a record-breaking 6–0 victory over Katsina United, one of the most dominant results in NPFL history.
BetKing’s support for Nigerian sports extends far beyond football. The company recently commissioned a modern mini sports complex at Ifako Ijaiye, already serving over 400,000 community members, including neighbouring communities.
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Africa
Kiron announces the launch of its new virtual football title, Turbo League, with SportPesa in Kenya and Tanzania

Kiron announces the launch of its new virtual football title, Turbo League, with SportPesa in Kenya and Tanzania.
This launch marks a significant step in Kiron’s expansion across East Africa and reinforces its commitment to delivering compliant, high-performance content in regulated markets.
Turbo League offers a fast-paced football format designed for audiences who prefer short, high-frequency sessions. Built on Kiron’s established platform, the game supports casual and repeat play through quick outcomes and smooth, data-lite performance across devices and networks.
SportPesa, one of Africa’s most recognised betting operators, now offers Turbo League to customers in Kenya and Tanzania. The partnership highlights SportPesa’s continued focus on accessible, engaging entertainment and Kiron’s ability to scale content across mobile-first regions with strong sports cultures.
Steven Spartinos, Co-CEO at Kiron, said: “We are proud to bring Turbo League to SportPesa customers in Kenya and Tanzania. This collaboration deepens our relationship with one of the region’s leading operators and reflects the growing demand for high-speed, digital sports entertainment in East Africa.”
Kalina Krantova, Director at SportPesa, added: “Our priority is giving customers premium, entertaining experiences. Turbo League adds real value to our content line-up through its pace, accessibility, and consistent performance.”
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