Developments, strategies and opportunities in Africa’s gaming sector

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Updates on the development of online gambling regulations, gaming opportunities and strategies to enter and operate in the gaming market will be discussed at this year’s Big Africa Summit and Exhibition, taking place 6 – 8 October 2014 at The Emperors Palace Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Summit is proudly sponsored by Betconstruct and Goldbet. It is organized by Eventus International.

 

The conference will include forward thinking debates and presentations focusing on sports betting, online lottery and iGaming. Fresh ideas from the real influencers will be shared and attendees will hear from a diverse, high level speaker line up. Attending the conference will give delegates the opportunity to connect with leaders and captains of the industry for networking opportunities.

This conference will be attended by representatives from some of the leading gaming companies across the globe. Keynote presentations will be delivered by the Hon. Geordin Hill-Lewis, Shadow Minister, Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa; Prof Linda de Vries, Chairperson, National Gambling Board & School of Business and Finance, University of the Western Cape; Prof Brian Kantor, Chief Economist & Investment Strategist, Investec Wealth and Investment and MacDonald Netshitenzhe, Chief Director: Policy and Legislation, Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa.

     
Yudi Soetjiptadi, Eventus International’s project director says the summit will highlight the Department of Trade and Industry’s action plan for remote gaming regulation in South Africa and it will explore the future development of legal remote gaming and betting in Africa.

Says Soetjiptadi: “This conference is particularly important as it will bring together industry players from all over the globe to provide insights on how land-based casinos can prepare themselves for remote gaming. Furthermore, it will assess the opportunities and challenges in South Africa’s/Africa's sports betting industry. It is necessary to incorporate future technology in mobile gaming.”