3 Weeks Until Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit 2026 and Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) 2026
As the 3-week countdown begins, the focal point of gaming in Africa will shift to Dakar, Senegal, for the landmark 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit 2026 and 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA). From 14–16 October 2026, at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel, this premier gathering brings together the key architects of Africa’s evolving betting ecosystem, including state lotteries, regulatory experts, regional operators, legal experts, and technology leaders.
Beyond high-level dialogue, the summit serves as an active deal-closing environment tailored specifically for industry decision-makers. Attendees will gain practical intelligence on navigating complex multi-jurisdictional frameworks, accelerating mobile player retention, optimising low-bandwidth gaming solutions, and unlocking emerging growth corridors across both French-speaking and West African jurisdictions.
Final Reminder to Nominate: SBWA+ Eventus Awards 2026
Nominate an organisation or executive setting new benchmarks for excellence, regulatory compliance, or technological innovation in gaming across West Africa!
The official SBWA+ Eventus Awards Ceremony will take place on 14 October 2026.
Nomination Deadline: Nominations close on 2 October 2026.
Nominate a leader here: SBWA+ Eventus Awards Nomination Page
Spotlight on Sponsor: PlaylogiQ
Recognised as a premier B2B iGaming and gambling platform provider, PlaylogiQ delivers flexible, highly customisable sportsbook and casino solutions engineered for fast-growing, regulated markets. With a modular ecosystem encompassing over 80,000 live events and 8,000 casino titles, PlaylogiQ empowers operators to scale efficiently with data-light, mobile-first technology built for diverse regional network conditions.
Discover more about PlaylogiQ: Visit PlaylogiQ Official Website
Insights From PlaylogiQ: Building Scalable iGaming Infrastructure For West & Francophone Africa
To give attendees a preview of what to expect in Dakar, a recent discussion with Niko Mannino, Representative at PlaylogiQ, explored African market dynamics, platform customisation, and their expansion roadmap:
Addressing the rapid transition from retail to online sports betting across West and Francophone Africa, Niko shared:
“Across West and Francophone Africa, the shift from retail to online is not about replacing shops with a website. It’s about connecting both worlds so operators can grow without losing what already works.”
When asked how PlaylogiQ’s modular platform handles high-volume concurrent traffic across an ecosystem of over 80,000 live events and thousands of casino titles during major sporting events, Niko noted:
“This means operators can keep their retail presence while building a stronger online business, using technology that adapts to local payment habits, languages, currencies, and regulatory requirements.
Our near-term focus is on markets where we already have a presence and local partners – including Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria, where we are already active with local operators. These are the markets where we see the most immediate potential for expansion, without ruling out other opportunities across West and Francophone Africa as the regulatory landscape evolves.”
Regarding the integration of mobile money gateways, USSD capabilities, and retail agent networks into a unified management backend across critical African hybrid channels, the team highlighted:
“During big tournaments and key match days, traffic and bet volumes can spike very quickly. The platform needs to stay stable while giving operators full visibility and control.
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PlaylogiQ is built as a modular, scalable environment where sportsbook, casino, payments, and player operations are managed from a single back office. Operators get real-time insight into users, wallets, transactions, limits, and exposure across all channels.
On top of that, our managed trading and risk services can support odds management, exposure monitoring and real-time interventions when needed. This allows operators to combine large content coverage with solid risk control and operational stability, even during the busiest periods.”
On providing automated risk management, real-time trading, and player retention tools to help local operators maximise margins in competitive jurisdictions, Niko explained:
“PlaylogiQ’s Payment Hub supports a wide range of global and local payment methods, including mobile money and other alternative payment solutions that are widely used across African markets. Operators can manage these integrations from a central interface, with real-time monitoring, transaction logic, and reporting.
For hybrid operations, our retail module connects betting shops and agent networks with the central platform, keeping wallets, users, odds and activity synchronised between online and land-based channels. USSD and mobile-money flows can be added through local payment and technology partners, so operators can offer a more accessible experience while maintaining central control over risk and operations.”
What automated risk management, real-time trading, and player retention tools does PlaylogiQ provide to help local operators maximise margins in competitive jurisdictions?
“In competitive markets, margins depend on how well operators can balance risk, trading efficiency, and player experience.
PlaylogiQ combines automated controls with professional trading support. Operators can set exposure limits by player, profile, event, sport, region, or tournament while real-time monitoring helps spot unusual activity and unbalanced betting patterns.
Our managed trading services can cover odds compilation, day-to-day trading, and risk management. Operators can also define their own margin strategies by sport, market or region, and adjust rules in real time.
On the player side, the platform supports tools like bonus management, cashback, bet builder, acca insurance, and league prioritisation, which operators can use to build more relevant campaigns and improve retention. All this sits on top of a centralised player account and transaction layer, giving clear visibility over behaviour and performance.”
Meet PlaylogiQ at SBWA+ Summit 2026
Do not miss the opportunity to connect directly with the PlaylogiQ team on the exhibition floor. Visit their stand at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel to experience their next-generation turnkey sportsbook and casino platform solutions in person.
Secure a Pass and Exhibition Space Today
With only 3 weeks to go, delegate passes, complimentary operator passes, and exhibition spaces are limited.
For licensed operators and affiliates who want to claim a complimentary pass (subject to approval and availability): Complimentary Pass
Delegates and C-Suite Executives: Register today to unlock full access to conference sessions, executive luncheons, and networking functions.
Register for SBWA+ Summit 2026: SBWA+ Registration Gateway
Register for GEFA 2026: GEFA Registration Gateway
Secure a Package Now
With 3 weeks remaining, organisations can still put their brand in front of West Africa’s gaming community, connect with potential partners, and build valuable relationships with key industry contacts through the available delegate, sponsorship, and exhibition packages.
For sponsorship or exhibition enquiries, contact:
Lou-Mari Burnett, Chief Operating Officer, Eventus International
+27 82 907 5850
