{"id":24789,"date":"2026-05-13T08:34:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T11:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=24789"},"modified":"2026-05-14T04:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T07:42:15","slug":"enugu-gaming-conference-2026-set-to-highlight-aml-kyc-and-payment-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/enugu-gaming-conference-2026-set-to-highlight-aml-kyc-and-payment-technology","title":{"rendered":"Enugu Gaming Conference 2026 set to highlight AML, KYC and payment technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nigeria\u2019s upcoming gaming conference is placing fintech and secure digital transactions at the centre of Africa\u2019s evolving industry discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Nigeria.- Enugu State Gaming Commission has intensified its focus on payment infrastructure ahead of Enugu Gaming Conference (EGC 2026)<\/strong>, calling on fintech and payment solution providers to participate in the event as digital transactions become increasingly central to Africa\u2019s igaming sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The regulator said payment systems were \u201cno longer just support systems – they are critical growth drivers<\/strong>\u201d within the gaming industry. The commission highlighted areas including deposits and withdrawals, Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, fraud prevention, wallet integrations and cross-border transactions as technologies<\/strong> shaping the future of gaming across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The commission said: \u201cAs Africa\u2019s gaming industry becomes more digital, the companies powering trusted financial transactions will become some of the most important players in the ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EGC 2026 organisers recently announced that the conference, set to take place in Enugu, Nigeria<\/a>, on July 29-30, will bring together gaming operators, regulators, fintech leaders, investors, tech innovators and other industry stakeholders to discuss gaming regulation, innovation and investment opportunities across the country\u2019s rapidly expanding igaming sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the regulator, payment providers attending EGC 2026 will be able to showcase infrastructure, connect directly with gaming operators, explore partnerships and integrations<\/strong>, and participate in discussions around secure and compliant gaming transactions across Nigeria\u2019s expanding gaming market. <\/p>\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> Ghana-Italy cybersecurity deal set to strengthen online betting payments and fraud protection<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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