Day Two – Industry Innovation & Collaboration

Navigating Francophone Markets

The meeting focused on the challenges and strategies for entering the gaming market in various Francophoen African jurisdictions. The speakers discussed the importance of understanding local cultures and social norms, as well as the need for fair taxation and regulation. They also highlighted the role of mobile money in facilitating gaming transactions and the importance of monitoring these transactions to ensure transparency and fairness.

The panel session was moderated by Damien Raymond, Chief Operating Officer, Sharp Vision, France and the panelists included:

• CISSE Mamadou dit Ladji, Director General, Regulatory Authority for the Games and Similar Practices Sector (ARSJPA), Guinea
• Joel Madingu, Head Of Velex DRC (Kinshasa), Legal and Affairs Manager
• Moustapha Camara, Chairman, Board of Directors, Senegal National Lottery (LONASE)
• Ghislaine Haikou, Managing Director, Sharp Vision, Benin

The panelists also emphasized the need for collaboration between regulators, operators, and mobile money providers to create a more efficient and transparent gaming industry.

Responsible Gaming Practices Enhanced by Technology: Balancing Entertainment and Player Protection

The panel discussed responsible gaming practices enhanced by technology, focusing on balancing entertainment and player protection.

The panel session was moderated by Elizabeth Lusk, Chief Strategy Officer, GREO, Canada and the panelist includes:

Olabimpe Akingba, Regional Manager Africa, Business Development & Regulatory, Mchezo Limited, Nigeria

• Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe, Chief Executive Officer, Gambling Authority Botswana
• Gifty-Rita Amoah, Deputy Director, Legal, Gaming Commission of Ghana & Ambassador, Women in Gaming, Ghana
• Nathanael Odofin, Head of Products, Youverify, Nigeria

They explored the regulatory environment, innovative technologies, social responsibility practices, and sustainability in gaming. The panelists represented regulatory compliance, B2B technology, and operator perspectives.

They emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders, including regulators, operators, and technology companies, to ensure responsible gaming practices. The panelists also highlighted the need for investment in player protection technologies and ensuring compliance with global best practices.

They discussed the importance of community engagement and promoting sustainable gambling models. The panelists agreed that responsible gaming practices should be tailored to the African context, considering cultural and socioeconomic issues.