{"id":5075,"date":"2025-07-16T05:55:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T08:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/?p=5075"},"modified":"2026-04-19T15:34:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T18:34:23","slug":"africas-gaming-surge-set-to-take-global-summit-by-storm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/africas-gaming-surge-set-to-take-global-summit-by-storm","title":{"rendered":"Africa\u2019s gaming surge set to take global summit by storm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>SBC Summit 2025 hosts a dedicated track spotlighting Africa\u2019s booming gaming market, from mobile innovation to evolving regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Nigeria.- Africa\u2019s gaming industry is stepping into the <strong>global spotlight<\/strong> as the <strong>SBC Summit 2025<\/strong> dedicates an entire day to unlocking the continent\u2019s enormous potential. The <strong>\u201cEmerging Markets Africa\u201d<\/strong> track, taking place in Portugal, promises a deep dive into the trends, challenges and innovations transforming gaming across Africa\u2019s diverse markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Emerging Markets Africa track is set for September 16, at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL). SBC, the powerhouse behind gaming\u2019s most impressive conferences and exhibitions, is shining a bold spotlight on Africa. This track dives deep into key markets, from gaming leaders like <strong>Nigeria and South Africa<\/strong> to rising stars like <strong>Tanzania and Ghana<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founder and CEO of SBC, <strong>Rasmus Sojmark,<\/strong> emphasised Africa\u2019s rising influence and growing potential in the global gaming space<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cAfrica isn\u2019t just one of the most <strong>exciting markets in gaming<\/strong>, it\u2019s one of the most misunderstood. That\u2019s why this track matters. We\u2019re bringing together the people who know the region inside out, and creating a space for honest, practical conversations\u201d, he said, according to the SBC website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The session will examine how, with over <strong>70 per cent of Africans<\/strong> owning smartphones and mobile money woven into daily life, this unique ecosystem is not just making payments seamless but also turning user engagement up a notch and unlocking a world of new opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigating Africa\u2019s gaming landscape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The event will also feature <strong>five expert-led sessions<\/strong> designed to guide delegates through the continent\u2019s most promising opportunities, operational challenges and regional nuances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will also explore how Nigeria and South Africa have long been seen as leaders in Africa\u2019s gaming scene, thanks to a mix of well-regulated <strong>traditional and online gambling markets<\/strong>. But now, other countries like Ghana are catching up fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regulation<\/strong> will be a hot topic at the summit as many African governments are pushing to create clearer fairer rules for gaming. &nbsp;<strong>Marketing<\/strong> is another key area where Africa stands out. The event will highlight how marketing in Africa requires operators to tailor campaigns to the <strong>continent\u2019s rich cultural diversity<\/strong> and local languages, rather than simply copying global strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Africa-focused day <\/strong>kicks off SBC Summit 2025\u2019s Emerging Markets track, followed by sessions on Eurasia, the Middle East and Asia, all running alongside the Global Markets track covering major regions worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"see-also-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label\">See also:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"related-article__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/photo-1624383045192-cf512eb9d78c-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"related-article__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"see-also-label-strong\">See also:<\/span> <a href='https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/pawatechs-olabimpe-akingba-joins-star-panel-for-enugu-gaming-conference-2025'>PawaTech\u2019s Olabimpe Akingba joins star panel for Enugu Gaming conference 2025<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SBC Summit 2025 hosts a dedicated track spotlighting Africa\u2019s booming gaming market, from mobile innovation to evolving regulations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2809,"featured_media":5081,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_press_release":false,"is_interview":false,"is_opinion":false,"focusai_summary":"SBC Summit 2025 will feature a dedicated 'Emerging Markets Africa' track in Portugal, spotlighting the continent's burgeoning iGaming sector. 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