Celebrating 2024’s Top 50 Most Influential Men in Gaming, Africa: Lombo Mphande

Lombo Mphande, founder of Bet Chats SA, has been involved in the gambling, betting, and gaming industry for over 5 years at an executive level, working across South Africa and neighbouring SADC countries.

His deep understanding of relationship-building, market investigation, and prospecting within the SADC region has provided him with invaluable insights into industry value chains, including regulations, customer experience, route-to-market strategies, and product sourcing.

Previously, Lombo Mphande was the Executive Director: Regional Sports Betting at Velamphande Investments for just over 4 years before founding Bet Chats SA, where he continues his passion for transforming the gambling space.

With a mission to promote responsible and strategic betting, Bet Chats SA empowers users with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions, fostering a culture of responsibility and awareness within the gaming community.

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Lombo is a dedicated advocate for responsible gambling, particularly among the youth. Bet Chats SA actively engages with matric and university students to gather insights on the effects of online gambling on their lives and families. Through these initiatives, they work to debunk myths about gambling profits, reinforce the facts about risks, and present options like self-exclusion and risk management.

Lombo’s efforts reflect his commitment to not just the growth of the gaming industry but also its ethical and sustainable development, ensuring that the industry contributes positively to society while addressing its challenges head-on.

Stay tuned as we reveal this year’s honourees; leaders who are paving the way for the future of gaming in Africa! 

2024 Most Influential Men in Gaming, Africa as Brought to you by Women in Gaming, The African Chapter in partnership with iGaming AFRIKA.