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BMM Testlabs Promotes Obed Mathabe to Vice President ─ Operations, Africa

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BMM Testlabs (“BMM” or “the Company”), the world’s original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance services, today announced the promotion of Obed Mathabe to Vice President ─ Operations, Africa. This promotion recognizes Mathabe’s outstanding contributions and leadership in the gaming industry, as well as his proven ability to drive operational excellence across the African region.

In his new role, Mathabe will oversee all operations within the African market, continuing to lead strategic initiatives and enhance BMM Testlabs’ service offerings. His extensive experience in operational management, business development, and regulatory compliance positions him as an ideal leader for the Company’s growth in Africa.

Kirk White, President, Land-Based Gaming & Inspections at BMM Testlabs, said, “Obed has been instrumental in driving BMM Testlabs’ success in Africa, and we are confident that his leadership in this new role will continue to propel the company forward. His blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership experience makes him an asset for BMM as we continue to grow and expand our presence across the continent.”

Mathabe has a long history with BMM Testlabs, having most recently served as Operations Manager at BMM Testlabs South Africa. In this capacity, he successfully planned and directed operational activities to meet the Company’s business objectives in technical services, local management information systems (MIS), and project office administration. His ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day leadership has been a key factor in his success.

“I am thrilled to take on this new role at BMM Testlabs and further contribute to the success of BMM,” Mathabe said. “Having worked closely with our teams across Africa, I’m committed to expanding our footprint, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring we continue to deliver world-class services to our clients.”

Additionally, Mathabe has held key roles within BMM Testlabs, including Business Development Manager, where he collaborated with senior leadership to create and implement market access and sales strategies for the African region. He also served as Technical Compliance Manager, providing expert technical compliance consultancy services while working closely with regulators and clients to expand BMM’s services.

In other career roles, Mathabe was the Founder and Director of Gaming Sight (Pty) Ltd., where he played a pivotal role in growing the company and establishing it as a leader in the African gaming market.

He also held influential roles at Tsogosun and Royal Caribbean International, where he managed technical departments, ensured regulatory compliance, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Mathabe’s promotion comes as part of BMM Testlabs’ ongoing commitment to strengthening its leadership team and enhancing its operational capabilities in key markets. With his vast experience, Mathabe will help guide BMM Testlabs toward maintaining its position as a global leader in online and land-based compliance testing, inspections, training, and support for regulators and operators.

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GHASBO Support Responsible Gaming with GH¢235,000 Donation for Purple Month

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The Ghana Association of Sports Betting Operators (GHASBO) has announced that its members have collectively contributed GH¢235,000 (22,595 USD) to support the Gaming Commission’s “Purple Month” campaign held in May 2025.

The Purple Month campaign, themed “Promoting Mental Wellness through Responsible Gaming,” is a national initiative aimed at raising awareness about mental health challenges linked to excessive gaming, promoting responsible betting habits and reinforcing the collective responsibility of all industry stakeholders in ensuring player protection and community well-being.

GHASBO, acting on behalf of its members, made the official donation to the Gaming Commission as a show of support for the campaign and its objectives. This contribution is part of its larger effort to partner with regulators and civil society in shaping a gaming ecosystem that is ethical, sustainable and protective of vulnerable individuals.

GHASBO said: “We are immensely grateful to all the operators who contributed to this worthy cause. Special appreciation goes to: Sportybet, Msports, Football.com, Betway, PremierBet, and Betfox for their significant contributions.

“We also recognize the meaningful contributions of the operators who donated various amounts to ensure the campaign’s success.”

This collective support from GHASBO members exemplifies the gaming industry’s readiness to champion responsible gaming and community engagement.

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Sportingtech Extends Strategic Partnership with 888Africa

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Sportingtech, the multi-award winning iGaming platform provider, has extended its partnership with 888Africa for another three years – reinforcing a relationship that has rapidly become one of the most successful in African iGaming. The extension signals a continued commitment to trust, performance, and shared expansion ambitions in one of the industry’s most dynamic regions.

Since launching together in 2022, Sportingtech and 888Africa have established an effective operating partnership, successfully delivering top-tier sports betting and casino experiences across key African markets. During this time, 888Africa has recorded customer base growth of over 800%, underlining the strength of the collaboration.

As part of the renewed agreement, 888Africa will benefit from Sportingtech’s enhanced platform, featuring an updated sportsbook and casino UI/UX designed to drive deeper engagement and deliver strong performance in competitive markets.

Anthony Murphy, Commercial Director at Sportingtech, said: “This renewal shows the value of doing things properly – understanding local markets, building solid tech foundations, and working in true partnership. We’ve built a strong relationship with the team at 888Africa and are ready to keep pushing their growth further.”

Christopher Coyne, CEO at 888Africa, added: “Sportingtech has been a key part of our African success in Mozambique. 888 is now #1 for market share in Mozambique and without doubt the Sportingtech Platform has been a part of this result. The Platform has proven to be stable and high performing, we’ve made big strides in the partnership over the last while and I cannot speak highly enough about Tom Ustunel, Colin McDonagh and the whole team as partners.”

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Booming Games Partners with Bitville Gaming to Strengthen African Presence

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Booming Games, a top-tier developer of high-end slot content for the global iGaming industry, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Bitville Gaming, a leading provider of innovative and compliant gaming solutions across South Africa and emerging markets.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Bitville Gaming’s ongoing mission to deliver world-class gaming content to licensed operators and regulated markets. The partnership enables Bitville Gaming to integrate Booming Games’ full portfolio of award-winning slot titles, featuring engaging themes, innovative mechanics, and premium-quality graphics into its content distribution network.

Booming Games continues to expand its global footprint, and this new partnership represents a significant step in bringing its games to emerging regulated markets. With a shared focus on integrity, entertainment, and compliance, both companies are well-positioned to offer enriched player experiences while meeting the highest standards of regulatory oversight.

This partnership is effective immediately, and integration efforts are already underway to ensure Booming Games titles are readily accessible to licensed operators across the region.

Solomon Godwin, Head of Africa at Booming Games, said: Partnering with Bitville Gaming offers an exciting opportunity for Booming Games as we expand our reach across Africa. This collaboration allows us to deliver our premium gaming experiences to a broader audience while continuing to meet the evolving needs of our players. We’re thrilled to introduce our high-quality, immersive titles, including Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme, 64 Gold Coins Hold and Win, Gold Gold Gold 5000, and Ronaldinho Spins to players on the Bitville Gaming platform”.

Andrew von Hoesslin, CEO at Bitville Gaming, added: “The Bitville team is delighted and thrilled to announce our partnership with Booming Games. Their innovative, entertaining and cutting-edge online slot games are a perfect fit for Bitville’s platform. We can’t wait to bring this exciting gaming experience to operators in the African market. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to delivering the best in online entertainment.”

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