The 2023 BiG Africa Summit commenced with a flourish, the captivating melodies of the marimba establishing the ambiance for a dynamic festivity of all things iGaming within the region. This year’s gathering assembled industry pioneers and trailblazers, all enthusiastic to leverage the extraordinary prospects of Africa’s iGaming domain. The zeal was evident from the outset, with participants utilizing the occasion to connect, rekindle past associations, and cultivate fresh collaborations. The objective? Propelling the African iGaming landscape forward through commercial expansion, ethical gaming principles, and revolutionary advancements.
Lois Bright, Summit Chairperson and Managing Director of Initiate International, presented a compelling introductory speech. She emphasized the frequently disregarded capacity of the African iGaming market, encouraging attendees to seize the current impetus and elevate the sector to its deserved position on the worldwide platform.
Dean Macpherson, Associate Minister of Trade and Industry, offered a legislative viewpoint during his principal address. He explored the 2022 Remote Gambling Bill, a piece of legislation poised to introduce much-needed constancy and foresight to the South African iGaming environment. The aspiration is that this will entice investment, enhance player safeguards, and yield income for both enterprises and the country.
The dialogue persisted with a group deliberation on the trajectory of iGaming in Africa, with a specific emphasis on governance. Specialists shared their insights on the latest progressions within the South African gaming industry and the potential ramifications of legitimizing remote gaming within the territory.
Sector leaders provided priceless knowledge, offering participants an in-depth exploration of effective user safety and ethical gaming approaches. They truly stressed the significance of collaboration between policymakers, providers, and users – a genuine plea for teamwork!
The conference concluded with a stimulating leadership discussion, a remarkable chance for representatives to connect with industry heads on the major challenges confronting iGaming in Africa presently. The energy throughout the event was tangible, and those dialogues ignited promising new business prospects.
Participants gained a firsthand glimpse of the newest advancements and offerings from a truly remarkable roster of exhibitors showcasing Africa’s potential. Naturally, it wasn’t solely business – the working lunches and the evening cocktail and canapé reception were highly successful. With mobile technology expanding rapidly across the continent, the possibilities for iGaming in Africa are simply vast. This summit served as a springboard for industry leaders to foster innovation and mold a more promising future for iGaming in Africa. A heartfelt thank you to Eventus International Networking for their support of the well-received cocktail function.
Here’s a statement from one of the respected presenters at the BiG Africa Summit 2023:
“Gatherings like this are absolutely vital. They unite everyone to discover shared ground and maintain a powerful, cohesive message when advocating with government agencies and officials. We must persist until the task is complete and the Remote Gambling Bill of 2022 is finally implemented.”
Dean Macpherson, the Democratic Alliance’s Shadow Minister for Trade and Industry, expressed his support, stating,
“We consistently embrace gatherings with a clear purpose, such as the BiG Africa Summit. My backing for Eventus spans the past six to seven years, coinciding with their presence in the nation. The existence of a concrete, evolving agenda actively propelling progress holds significant importance.”
Sean Coleman, leading the South African Bookmakers Association, further noted:
“[The BiG Africa Summit] provides a crucial forum for sector participants to convene and deliberate on pivotal matters. I am of the view that this year’s summit will play a key role in molding the trajectory of the gaming sector within Africa.”
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