The Definitive one-day gathering on
AFRICAN GAMING
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Myriad hotel, Lisbon, Portugal
Africa is one of gaming’s fastest-evolving regions. Is your business ready for what comes next? In one afternoon, you’ll gain the market insight and strategic partnerships needed to navigate it with confidence.
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Maturing regulation, increased investment, and a young, mobile-first player base have positioned Africa as one of the fastest-growing and most exciting regions in all of global gaming.
But opportunity doesn’t wait. And neither should you.
The African Gaming Forum is where the people spearheading Africa’s gaming revolution come together to make connections, share ideas and uncover the continent’s biggest opportunities.
That means connecting with market leaders, meeting with regulators and finding your next regional partner.
Whether you’re already established or planning your expansion into African markets, this is where your next move starts.
Get in early, or catch up later.
Speakers
Bashir Are
CEO
Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority
Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo
Acting Commissioner
Gaming Commission of Ghana
Ronnie Whelan
CEO
Kingmakers
John Mutua
CEO
Association of Gaming Operators Kenya
Kobby Boateng
President
Ghana Association of Sports Betting Operators
Sab Jhooti
Co-Founder
Bongo Bongo
Jason Gibson
CPO
SportPesa
Simon Gregory
CEO
SunBet
Sean Coleman
CEO
South African Bookmakers Association
Desse Dejene
Gaming Management and Consultancy Services,
Ethiopia
Tesfaye Berhanu
Uno Bet Plc
Ethiopia
Alex Paque
CEO
Elephant Bet
Peter Maina Karimi
Director General
Kenya's Gaming Regulatory Authority
Jeremiah Maangi
Founder & CEO
iGaming AFRIKA
Lois Bright
Founder
Women in Gaming, Africa
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Attending Companies by type
Operators
- 1XBET
- 22Bet
- 888 Africa
- Bcbet.ng
- Bet9ja
- Betfred South Africa
- Betika
- Betjara
- BetKing (KingMakers)
- BetPawa
- BettaBet
- Betway Africa
- BetWinner
- BetXchange
- Bolabet
- Bongo Bongo (Bonmoja)
- Elephant Bet
- Hollywoodbets
- KwikBet
- Maybets
- Melbet
- Moja Bet
- MSport
- Odibets
- Pakakumi
- Pepeta
- Play
- Premierbet
- Sahara Games
- Soccabet
- Sportingbet South Africa
- SportyBet
- SunBet
- WinWin
- World Sports Betting
Regulators
- National Gaming Board (South Africa)
- Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya
- Lagos Lotteries & Gaming Authority (Nigeria)
- Ghana Regulatory Authority
- Gambling Board of Namibia
- Imo State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (Nigeria)
- Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (South Africa)
- Botswana Gambling Authority
- National Lottery Authority (Liberia)
- National Lottery Board (Kenya)
Associations
- Association of South African Bookmakers
- Ghana Association of Sports Betting Operators
- AGOK (Association Of Gaming Operators Kenya)
- IAGR
- IBIA
- APAJO
Agenda
WHO ATTENDS
Operators & Sportsbooks
Understand the opportunities, challenges and partnerships driving Africa’s fastest-growing gaming markets.
Regulators & Industry Associations
Exchange ideas with fellow policymakers and contribute to the conversations shaping the regulatory conversations taking place across Africa’s gaming markets.
Suppliers & Technology Providers
Connect and build partnerships with operators and decision-makers looking to expand and strengthen their business operations across markets in Africa.
Investors & Market Entrants
Identify the markets, partners and trends creating Africa’s next wave of growth.
Media & Industry Professionals
Build relationships with the businesses and leaders powering Africa’s gaming ecosystem.
Venue
WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2026
MYRIAD HOTEL, LISBON, PORTUGAL
Hosted at the 5-star Myriad by SANA Hotel on Lisbon’s stunning waterfront, the Africa Gaming Forum takes place during SBC Summit week.
While it’s part of the week’s wider industry programme, the forum is a standalone event designed to bring together Africa’s gaming community for a day of focused discussion and networking.
AFRICAN GAMING REPORT 2026
Your ticket includes a complimentary copy of SBC Insights’ latest Prediction Markets Report, giving you the research and intelligence behind the conversations taking place at the forum.
Included free with every ticket
(COMING SOON)
Tickets
This is an invite-only event. No separate ticket is required; however, attendees must hold a valid SBC Summit Pass or Affiliate Leaders Summit Pass to be considered for an invitation to the African Gaming Forum.
If you are interested in attending, please complete the form below. Our team will review your application and notify you of its status.
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