Logifuture powers some of Africa’s leading sportsbooks, including Bet9ja, Premier Bet and Hollywood Bets. It provides a 360-degree platform and award-winning individual virtual products, such as Simulate and Zoom Soccer. Here, CEO Vincenzo Rocco talks exclusively to iGaming Afrika about how the company is fuelling partners’ success across the continent…
Is that more of a challenge or an opportunity for Logifuture?
It’s definitely more of a challenge. There’s a great deal of uncertainty, and things can change quickly. A new government, for example, might overhaul the existing regulatory framework entirely, disregarding previous structures. This makes long-term planning difficult.
However, we are seeing regulatory bodies working to bring more stability to their markets, which is encouraging – particularly for attracting foreign investment.
It requires our team to be agile and deeply knowledgeable about each individual market. Speed to market and having the right local contacts are absolutely essential.
Finally, what are your predictions for the African market over the next five to ten years?
We expect to see significant growth in player experience and product sophistication – gradually aligning with more mature markets. The availability of higher-quality content, fast-paced betting markets and always-on virtual products will continue to drive growth.
As internet access improves, this shift will accelerate. And with the right regulatory stability in key markets like Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya, we’ll likely see increased M&A activity from larger international operators entering these markets. At present, the space is largely dominated by local players.
And as the market matures, user education becomes less of a hurdle?
Yes – but education remains vital in the short to mid-term. Regulators and operators need to work together to raise standards and promote responsible gambling.
Without a proper framework in place, there’s a risk of harm. It’s something we take seriously, and we hope to see more collaboration across the industry on this front.