The SMS betting service is part of Stevenhills\u2019 hybrid growth strategy<\/strong>, designed to complement its expanding network of retail outlets and reach customers in more remote<\/strong> areas, including Rodrigues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The plan comes months after successfully opening its 20th retail outlet<\/strong> in Curepipe on April 25, highlighting the company\u2019s continued focus on growth, according to a Le Mauricien report. While the licence application<\/strong> is still under review by the Gambling Regulatory Authority<\/strong> (GRA), the projected revenue demonstrates the company\u2019s ambition to innovate in Mauritius\u2019 evolving betting market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steve Sew<\/strong>, Managing Director and Co-founder of Stevenhills, described the expansion and the company\u2019s Initial Public Offering (IPO), when Stevenhills went public to raise funds for growth, as \u201ca natural evolution<\/strong> for the company\u201d, highlighting transparency, innovation and regulatory compliance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company\u2019s IPO, listed on the Stock Exchange <\/strong>of Mauritius in May 2025, is funding these expansion <\/strong>efforts, including the development of digital betting infrastructure. Although the SMS betting revenue is still a projection, it reflects management\u2019s confidence<\/strong> in the potential of this new channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Industry experts say Mauritius\u2019 betting market is maturing quickly<\/strong>, with companies like Stevenhills finding new ways to connect with customers by combining traditional retail outlets with digital channels. The planned SMS betting service, together with its growing network<\/strong> of shops, highlights the company\u2019s ambition to lead the local market and set an example for other smaller African markets looking to innovate<\/strong> with hybrid betting solutions. <\/p>\n\n\nStevenhills drives digital growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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