The long-awaited African Esports Championship is just days away, and the excitement is reaching its peak! From August 17th to 21st, Casablanca will become the epicenter of African Esports as the continent’s best athletes compete for national glory and secure a spot at the World Esports Championship in Riyadh this November.

The championship will kick off with a grand opening ceremony on August 16th at the Complexe Sportif Mohammed V setting the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable event. Over 180 athletes from 17 countries will showcase their skills across three game titles in five competitions: CS2 Open, CS2 Women, MLBB Open, MLBB Women, and Dota 2.

Entry to the African Esports Championship is free, and you can register to attend at: tickettailor.com/eventsiesf/1351611

Esports has been growing at an incredible pace worldwide, and now it’s Africa’s time to shine on the world stage. AEC24 marks a historic milestone as Africa’s first offline Esports championship which adds even more to the excitement. It will showcase the region’s Esports growth, talent, and passion, offering a glimpse into the promising future of Esports on the continent.

As the best teams face off in Casablanca, we’re expecting an event to remember for years and something that sets the stage for many more exciting events in the region.

Join us in celebrating this monumental moment for African Esports. Get ready for a tournament that brings the Esports community one step closer together.

See you in Casablanca!

GoldenRace, leading provider of award-winning Virtual Sports and betting solutions, has signed a key partnership agreement with Convex, a premier Africa-focused platform provider.

Thanks to this deal, Convex will be distributing GoldenRace’ games to their clients in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Lesotho, Eswatini, DRC, Mozambique, Nigeria, Zambia and Namibia.

“Partnering with GoldenRace is a significant milestone for Convex Technologies,” said Norman Ondego, Convex’s Head of Partnerships. “This collaboration will not only enhance our product offerings but also provide GoldenRace with a robust platform to reach more clients across Africa. It’s a win-win situation that will drive growth and innovation for both companies.”

Martin Wachter, CEO and Founder of GoldenRace, declared: “Africa, where we have been leaders since many years ago, is a key market for us, and thanks to partnerships like this one with Convex Technologies, we extend our services to more markets in the continent, strengthening our position in the African igaming industry.”

Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced its first foray into the South African market following the agreement of a new operator partnership with Betway in South Africa.

Betway are synonymous with betting in the region and following the announcement of this partnership, the brands’ customers in South Africa can exclusively enjoy classic Play’n GO titles such as Book of Dead, Reactoonz and Rise of Olympus on the Betway platform.

Magnus Olsson, Chief Commercial Officer at Play’n GO, said “We’re thrilled to be making our first foray into the South African market following this partnership with Betway.

“We are on the record as saying that we are committed to being active in every regulated market in the world, and it’s always exciting to add a new market for our business.

“Betway is one of the premiere betting brands, and we look forward to many years of success together in one of their most popular markets globally.”

Phillip Superamonien, Country Manager, Betway South Africa added “We’re excited to be the exclusive hosts of Play’n GO’s legendary portfolio of games on our platform here in South Africa, and we’re confident our customers will be just as excited as we are. Betway is committed to offering bettors in South Africa the best casino games experience possible, and having Play’n GO’s games on our platform is another step toward displaying our commitment in offering our customers the most popular and entertaining gaming content, in a safe, secure and responsible environment.”

Play’n GO is now live in over 30 regulated jurisdictions worldwide, across multiple continents, with over 350 premium titles in its portfolio.