Africa
IESF African Regional Qualifiers Host Announced
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The International Esports Federation (IESF) is thrilled to announce the hosting of the first-ever offline event in Morocco, the regional qualifiers for WEC24 in Casablanca from August 17 to 21. This event marks a significant step forward for eSports across the continent.
The regional qualifiers will begin with online qualifiers from June 10 to June 19 where 300+ athletes will participate. 180 of them will advance to the IESF African Esports Championship Casablanca 2024.
Featuring 47 countries competing across five game titles and seven categories, the regional qualifiers in Casablanca promise an unforgettable tournament experience. The eFootball series tournament will be a promotional event for IESF aspiring members. Athletes and teams from the continent will gather in Casablanca, competing for a chance to represent their countries at the highest level and secure their place in the WEC24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
âWe are grateful for the opportunity to lead the way and pioneer an offline eSports event in Africa,â the General Secretary for the IESF, Boban Totovski, said. âCasablanca’s hospitable reputation, rich culture and rising eSports community and the fanbase in Morocco make it the perfect host for this historic event. Our sincere gratitude goes to the Kingdom of Morocco for generously hosting this event and for its support in developing the growth of eSports in Africa. This tournament will display the unity and collaborative spirit among national federations and athletes across the continent.â
This event has already sparked excitement among the continent’s athletes and fans, who anticipate the impressive display of competition from each country during the qualifiers.
âHosting the IESF Africa Esports Championship in Casablanca is a milestone for African eSports,â the President for the African Confederation of Digital Sports (ACDS) and the Royal Moroccan Federation of Electronic Games, Hicham El Khlifi, said. âIt reflects our continent’s growing passion and potential in the digital sports arena. This event is more than a competition; it’s a statement of progress, showcasing the talent and spirit of African athletes to the world. We’re proud to lead this transformative moment for eSports in Africa.â
The IESF Africa Esports Championship Casablanca 2024 represents the IESF’s commitment to elevate the eSports ecosystem in Africa, inspiring future generations and showcasing the region’s evolving gaming community on a world stage.
Africa
CSA Appoints IMG ARENA as Official Data Supplier and Betting Live Streaming Partner
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Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced IMG ARENA, OpenBetâs sports data and streaming products arm, as its exclusive official Cricket South Africa Data Supplier and Betting Live Streaming Partner.
IMG ARENA, in partnership with CricViz, will collect detailed data, both live and in-venue, for CSAâs domestic and international matches spanning a wide array of competitions, from bilateral series to domestic leagues.
Data for international matches will be gathered across Menâs and Womenâs Test, ODI, and T20I formats, while domestic matches will see data collection for Menâs 4-day, 50 Over and T20, as well as the Womenâs 50 Over and T20 formats. The data will then be distributed by IMG ARENA to more than 460 regulated sportsbook operators worldwide. IMG ARENA will also distribute live streams of CSA matches to the global betting industry.
Mark Wrigley, Vice President & Head of Rights at IMG ARENA, said: âIMG ARENA is serving fans and sportsbook operators across a wide breadth of sports and markets around the world. Alongside CricViz, weâre excited to partner with Cricket South Africa to bring fans the ultimate sportsbook experience incorporating reliable, informed data and live streaming.â
CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki, said: âOur partnership with IMG ARENA is poised to revolutionise the way detailed data is collected, both live and in-venue. This collaborative endeavour will introduce South African cricket to a fresh betting audience, and we are extremely excited about this opportunity. We are collectively shaping the future of sports data collection and broadcasting, setting new standards of excellence in the industry.â
The deal further diversifies IMG ARENAâs portfolio of data and streaming rights, adding CSA to its breadth of sports properties including soccer, tennis, golf, basketball, mixed martial arts and more.
Africa
Booming Games Enters South African Market in Partnership with Intelligent Gaming
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Booming Games, a leading slot provider, is extremely pleased to announce the launch of their highly immersive games for the South Africa online gaming market.
The South African online gaming market is renowned as one of the worldâs most exciting emerging regulated markets. Booming Games, in collaboration with Intelligent Gaming South Africa, has successfully completed localization testing and certification. The company extends its gratitude to Intelligent Gaming for their dedicated efforts in helping achieve this milestone. With this accomplishment, Booming Games eagerly anticipates distributing its innovative and engaging games across the entire Intelligent Gaming network.
Solomon Godwin, Head of Africa at Booming Games, said: “South Africa is key to our development goals, so itâs exciting to get on board with a partner such as Intelligent Gaming. Their insight and experience in South Africa are essential, and weâre thoroughly looking forward to working with them”.
Marc Plaxton Harrison, Managing Director at Intelligent Gaming, said: “Itâs such an exciting suite of games, and our network is very excited about the launch. In the coming weeks, our network of over 30 popular operators will be able to offer fantastic games like Buffalo Hold and Win, Burning Classics Go Wild, Gold Gold Gold, TNT Bonanza, Cash Pig and Flaming Chilies”.
Africa
Springbok Casino Showcases Winter Survival Strategies of South Africaâs Wildlife in âMzansiâs Winter Wondersâ Feature
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This July, Springbok Casino invites all players to celebrate âMzansi’s Winter Wondersâ, a tribute to South Africa’s incredible wildlife and their unique adaptations to the winter season. From gentle elephants to resilient rhinos, these stories highlight the incredible behaviors and survival strategies of ten animals during the colder months.
Lion dads are the epitome of relaxation, often sleeping up to 20 hours a day. However, when danger threatens their pride, these seemingly lazy kings become fierce protectors. During the colder months, they rely on strong family bonds within the pride, while lionesses take advantage of the longer winter nights to stalk their prey more effectively.
With the vegetation thinning out, Elephants rely on their excellent memory and social knowledge to locate resources.
African Penguins are resilient birds who rely on their dense feathers to keep warm as they swim in the chilly waters hunting for fish.
Relying on their strong sense of smell, Rhinos spend the winter months locating the last remnants of edible plants and can often be seen visiting waterholes more frequently, ensuring they stay hydrated.
With less foliage, spotting prey becomes easier, and Eagles take full advantage with their keen eyesight. Eagle pairs use the winter to strengthen their bonds and are often seen soaring together and performing aerial displays.
Meerkats will dig deeper and more complex burrows to avoid the chill. Their intricate tunnel systems provide warmth and safety, allowing them to huddle together during cold nights.
The feature also highlights how Black-backed Jackals, kudus, Vervet Monkeys, and Baboons alter their foraging patterns and habits during the winter months.
To honour South Africaâs resilient wildlife, for the month of July, Springbok Casino is offering players 25 free spins on its new Cosmic Crusade slot.
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