Lottery and gaming industry solutions provider Skilrock Technologies announced it is set to host the webinar “Navigating African Gaming Regulations: Industry Perspective,” scheduled for September 11, 2024, at 12:30 CAT. Industry experts will delve into the complexities of gaming regulations across Africa.
The African gaming industry has witnessed significant growth, necessitating various countries to establish regulatory frameworks. As the industry expands, understanding the regulatory landscape becomes crucial. These regulations aim to protect consumers, prevent illegal activities, and generate revenue through taxation. However, varying regulations across countries and limited enforcement capacity can also pose challenges.
The webinar will touch on the following points:
- Regulatory Evolution in Africa:
- Examine how African gaming regulators are driving industry evolution.
- Discuss the maturation of the African gaming industry and its impact on internally generated revenue.
- Insights on revenue generation and tax payable:
- Historical and Real-time reports involving multiple operators
- Data analytics/business intelligence
- Audit and inspection
- Responsible Gaming Practices:
- Address player protection, fair play, and responsible gambling measures.
- Explore underage gameplay restrictions and anti-money laundering practices.
- Protection against excessive gameplay, like gambling limits and self-exclusion programs.
- Explore the distinctions in gambling regulations and iGaming trends between Africa and Europe.
- Discuss localization and cultural nuances and understand player preferences.
- Player grievances and redressal mechanisms.
The sixty-minute-long session will be conducted in English and will offer a ‘LIVE chat’ option for participants to collaborate with speakers. The webinar is open to all and free to attend. The list of speakers includes:
- Robin Bennett, Head of Department: Regulatory Compliance, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
- Gifty-Rita Amoah, Deputy Director Legal, Gaming Commission of Ghana
- Carla Bastos, Executive Manager: Audit, Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
- Hosea Malope, Managing Director, Malope Monitoring Solutions
- Annalisa Emelia, Sales & Account Manager, Synot Games (Co-chair)
- Sujit Lahiry, Executive Director & CEO, Skilrock Technologies (Moderator)
Webinar details:
- Date: September 11th, 2024
- Duration: 60 – 90 minutes
- Time: 12:30 CAT | 12:30 CEST | 16:00 IST
Interested parties can register for a free ticket here. It is necessary to register for the event to receive the access information.
