Africa
Combined Online Provincial Championships for Schools – 22 April 2023
Mind Sports South Africa (MSSA) shall be holding its ever popular annual Online Provincial Championships for schools on 22 April 2023.An important feature of this championship is that it is only open to schools affiliated to MSSA.
Learners who are being homeschooled may also participate, but such homeschool clubs must be affiliated to MSSA.Players will be able to play from venues approved by the school.MSSA’s Online Provincial Championships for schools offers local players the opportunity to qualify for selection to the national squad and for the Protea Team should they meet the criteria.The championship shall be held on 22 April 2023.
Game titles to be played are:
Period/genre | Title | Platform | Age restriction | Players |
FPS | CS GO | PC | 16 | 5 v 5 |
Sport | FIFA ’23 | All platforms compatible with PS5 for cross play | 12 | 1 v 1 |
eFootball 2023 | All platforms compatible with PS5 for cross play | 12 | 1 v 1 | |
Rocket League | PC | 12 | 1 v 1 | |
Rocket League | PC | 12 | 3 v 3 | |
MOBA | DotA 2 | PC | 12 | 5 v 5 |
Clash Royale | Mobile | 12 | 1 v 1 | |
League of Legends | PC | 12 | 5 v 5 | |
Clash of Clans | Mobile | 12 | 1 v1 | |
Mobile Legends Bang Bang | Mobile | 12 | 5 v 5 | |
Fighting | Street Fighter V | All platforms compatible with PS5 for cross play | 12 | 1 v 1 |
Card | HearthStone | Various | 12 | 1 v 1 |
Players are to acquaint themselves with the rules apropos substitutes and loadshedding.
Tournament Structure:
As per the MSSA’s rules, being:
- If less than six teams, the championship shall be a Round Robin Championship
- If 6 to 10 teams enter the championship there shall be four rounds as played to the Swiss System
- If 11 or more teams enter the championship there shall be five rounds as played to the Swiss System
Eligibility:
- Any learner currently registered for primary or secondary studies may enter.
Entry fee:
- Entry is R50.00 per Registered Player.
- Only fully-paid-up Registered Players may participate in this event.
Entries:
- Entries need to be submitted on or before midnight on 21 April 2023.
- The entry form may be downloaded and all all entries must be made of Excel from the official website and submitted to [email protected]
- Only an Educator at the school may submit an entry.
- A photograph of each learner must accompany the entry.
Medals:
Medals shall be awarded to the first three gamers for both men and women (per province) in the following categories:
- MALE: The top three places (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)).
- FEMALE: The top three places (1st, 2nd, and 3rd))
Please note that the medals shall be awarded to the players at the next LAN championship in which such team/player enters and participates.
Colours:
- School Provincial Colours: All Players that win all of their Matches at a Provincial Championship will earn School Provincial Colours. All Players who score within the top 50% in a specific Period at a any two (or more) Provincial Championships, and who also score within the top 50% at a National Championship in the same period and in the same year, will earn School Provincial Colours.
When and Where:
- 22 April 2023
- The first round will start at 10H00. Players shall be given 60 minutes to complete each round.
- Players must all be on-line at 9H00.
The championship is accredited as being of the same status as a provincial championship. This means that the championship shall be used for the following:
- The awarding of school provincial colours;
- The awarding of medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for both men and women;
- The ability to qualify for National Team Trials.
- As usual Trials shall be done at a LAN venue, and the team that can best represent South Africa shall then be selected.
- All medals shall be awarded to the recipients at a MSSA LAN championships.
Shout casting:
- The MSSA shall decide who may shout-cast the games.
- Anybody wishing to be appointed as a Shout-Caster must apply in writing to [email protected]
Africa
Hub88 partners with LiveGames to enhance content offering
Hub88 has partnered with live casino supplier LiveGames, further strengthening its product offering by adding a unique range of content to its platform.
LiveGames provides fully customisable online live dealer games and branded tables including the first vertical roulette table in the sector, along with crash games and the widely played Tombola.
The supplier delivers experiences with a player-focused design, easy to use mobile interface, and high-resolution broadcasts.
The partnership will support LiveGames’ goal to further expand in international markets, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America where Hub88 has a strong presence.
The deal showcases Hub88’s commitment to grow its ecosystem of partners, offering a diverse portfolio of products and content.
Ollie Castleman, Head of Hub88, said: “We’re thrilled to unveil this strategic partnership with LiveGames which sees us add a great provider to our platform, one that utilises modern technology to offer bespoke and personalised gaming experiences to players.
“We are looking forward to collaborating and strengthening our content library with their diverse games.”
The LiveGames Team said: “Our journey started in a small studio and as a team, we are excited about now expanding to every corner of the world together with Hub88 and their extensive operator network.
“We are committed to promoting innovation in the industry and this partnership will support us on that mission.”
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Africa
NE Group powers 888bets launch in Angola
NE Group, a leading B2B iGaming software supplier, has teamed up with online gambling operator 888 to launch 888bets for the Angolan market.
888Africa was originally set up to operate 888 brands in online betting and gaming markets across hand-picked regulated countries within Africa. Angolan sports bettors will now have seamless access to online sports betting through 888bets.co.ao
NE Group specialises in offering innovative, lightweight front-end solutions for best-in-class iGaming experiences. An extensive localised knowledge is the inspiration behind a platform that is renowned for flexibility and adaptation for unique African preferences. Together with 888, the platform delivers smooth gameplay across diverse data speed environments – essential for broad accessibility in Africa.
For the first time in the country, Angolan bettors will have the opportunity to experience the acclaimed Aviator crash-game on the platform. Additionally, the new site incorporates built-in features and tools for Responsible Gaming teams to monitor and support safe gaming practices
NE Group CEO Imran Bukhari said: “It’s brilliant to see the 888bets sportsbook launch in Angola to bring sports betting fans an experience they deserve. Our specialised sports betting platform and lightweight frontend solution for Africa allows 888bets to quickly scale.”
888bets added: “As a country with huge potential, we expect big things from our launch in Angola. Working with NE Group has enabled us to deliver an experience that sports bettors will love and that is enriched with engaging products.”
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Africa
BMM Testlabs Continues Its Expansion in Africa with New Licenses in Botswana and Nigeria to Test Land-Based and Digital Products
BMM Testlabs (BMM; or the Company), the world’s original gaming test lab renowned for exceptional product compliance and certification services, today announced that it has been approved to provide compliance testing, inspections, and certification services for the African countries of Botswana and Nigeria.
The Botswana Gambling Authority and the National Lottery Regulatory Commission in Nigeria, the official gaming regulatory bodies in those states, granted BMM licenses for the land-based and digital gaming markets in the two African countries.
BMM, which opened its office in South Africa in October 2004, is now able to provide comprehensive compliance testing and inspection services for most regulated markets across Africa.
BMM`s Senior Vice President, Africa, Zeena Rossouw said, We are honored that the gaming authorities in Botswana and Nigeria have demonstrated their trust in BMM to license us for product testing and certification. As regulation gains momentum across the continent, the African gaming market offers even more promise for BMM. With a focus on safeguarding the African gaming industry and all its stakeholders, BMM looks forward to working with suppliers and operators to accelerate the deployment of new technologies and products.
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