In a recent interview, Fikayo Ogunfuye, Director, 22Bet, shared his insights on the dynamic state of the gaming market in Africa, particularly from the perspectives of both operators and service providers.
With the gaming market continuously evolving and regulations being introduced, Fikayo Ogunfuye provided an optimistic outlook on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
“From the operators’ angle, it’s a new market,” he stated, highlighting the transformative nature of the gaming landscape. “It’s an ever-evolving market. Regulations are coming up left and right, new developments, new ideas, and we are also chocking it in.”
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Though he acknowledged the struggles that operators have faced, he emphasized the resilience and creativity within the industry. “A lot of operators are seeing the struggle and, well, in as much as the experience is solid, at the same time it’s been a bit topsy-turvy this year,” Ogunfuye noted. However, he reassured that the year has still yielded positive outcomes. “It’s been a good run. Operators have really developed new ideas, new games. Crash games have done well this year, so at least on that end the operators are doing fine.”
As for service providers, Ogunfuye observed that the influx of new businesses into the market has fostered collaboration. “A lot of them have come in and they’ve been able to meet with these new businesses, been able to create strategic partnerships,” he said, encapsulating the cooperative spirit that is characterizing the industry.
