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Shape Games Establishes Presence in Africa with SunBet Partnership

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Shape Games, an award-winning igaming frontend provider, is proud to announce a new partnership with SunBet, a leading operator under the Sun International Group. This collaboration marks a transformative moment in South African online gaming.

SunBet, a division of renowned Sun International, is regulated for online betting in South Africa, with a strong focus on delivering a more personalized gaming experience. SunBet has chosen to partner with Shape Games to implement its native app frontend, enhancing the experience for their customers.

Shape Games, alongside Kambi, offering sportsbook services for online and retail, and Bede for PAM solutions, will collectively create a tailored user experience for the South African regulated market. SunBet will leverage Shape Games’ award-winning platform, which includes sportsbook and casino frontends, to deliver this enriched gaming experience.

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The partnership with SunBet is a direct outcome of the remarkable synergy between Kambi and Shape Games. Shape Games, acquired by Kambi a year ago, has successfully onboarded clients from Kambi, including SunBet. The Operator’s long-standing relationship with Kambi since November 2017, combined with their newfound collaboration with Shape Games, serves as undeniable proof of the synergy between these two industry leaders. This collaboration empowers them to deliver a more diverse and competitive product to the market, further solidifying their position in the industry. .

Simon Gregory, CEO of SunBet, said: “The customer experience has been at the forefront of SunBet which has been one of the driving factors of our recent growth. By partnering with Shape Games our goal is to enhance our customer’s gaming experience by delivering a native app for our Android and Apple users that is best in class, and will deliver a phenomenal, personalised user experience which will make our users love every moment at SunBet.”

Morten Tonnesen, CCO at Shape Games, said: “Collaboration with SunBet marks a significant milestone, as we join forces to deliver a highly personalized gaming experience to South African players. It’s not only our first client in Africa but also a significant win for us, as we bring another valued client of Kambi on board. We are proud that SunBet has entrusted us with the task of bringing best-in-class, native app experience for both Android and iOS users.”

About Shape Games:
Shape Games is an award-winning digital B-to-B platform and service provider for the iGaming industry. Shape Games’ highly customisable native frontend is one of a kind, as it brings customer focused product development known from Silicon Valley startups to the gaming space

About SunBet:
SunBet, part of the Sun International Group, boasts over 40 years of experience in the hospitality and entertainment sector. As South Africa’s premier online betting platform, SunBet is committed to offer a secure and enjoyable betting experience with a diverse selection of sports markets, competitive odds, and attractive promotions. The company is fully licensed and regulated by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, ensuring transparency and trustworthiness in its operations.

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INCENTIVE GAMES SIGNS EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, SOUTH AFRICA AND UK WITH LIGHT & WONDER

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Leading B2B games provider, Incentive Games, today announced its new agreement with premium gaming company and content provider Light & Wonder, Inc.

Through this agreement, Incentive Games will distribute its premium pay-to-play games – including new arcade-style titles – to key global regulated markets including the USA, Canada, South Africa, UK, and within Europe via Light & Wonder’s extensive operator network. Additionally, Incentive Games’ popular free-to-play content will be made available to a wider audience through Light & Wonder’s content marketplace.

The agreement brings together two industry leaders in iGaming and the strengths of both companies to deliver exceptional player experiences and elevate customer engagement.

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Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games said, “This agreement is a landmark moment in our company’s history. Previously, we’ve worked directly with major operators such as bet365, FanDuel, and Sky Bet. Now, we can distribute our games via Light & Wonder, an exceptional aggregator that we trust will handle our games with care.”

Steve Mayes, Senior Director of Partners at Light & Wonder, said: “We are excited to work with Incentive Games, a leader in gamification solutions. We look forward to leveraging their innovative platform and bringing their customisable crash and fast game content to all major regulated markets.”

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Play’n GO announces landmark South African partnership with Hollywoodbets

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Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced a new operator partnership in South Africa with Hollywoodbets.

The legendary games studio went live in South Africa in 2024, and this newly announced partnership will see classic Play’n GO titles such as Fire Joker, Rise of Olympus 100 and Boat Bonanza now available to Hollywoodbets players in South Africa.

Play’n GO enjoyed a landmark year in 2024, expanding its reach globally, and recently announced the launch of two brand new slots mechanics, Blitzways™ and Crashback™.

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Stuart Trigwell, Director of Business Development at Play’n GO, commented “South Africa is a market of increasing significance in iGaming globally, and we’re very pleased to have gained such a strong foothold in the country with this partnership.

“The Hollywoodbets brand is synonymous with iGaming in South Africa, and this partnership reflects the commitment of both Play’n GO and Hollywoodbets to deliver the best casino gaming experience possible to players in the region. We’re excited for the opportunities that will come from this partnership, and we look forward to many years of success together.”

Wayde Dorkin, Head of Product at Hollywoodbets added “We’re looking forward to welcoming Play’n GO’s legendary games portfolio to our platform, and we know our players are just as excited as we are. We’re committed to being the number one operator in South Africa, and partnering with Play’n GO is a significant step forward on that journey.”

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Springbok Casino is Offering 25 Free Spins in Honour of South Africa’s Top 5 Wild Egg Hunters

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