iGaming tech company, SOFTSWISS, ascends in the limelight within the South African gaming sector
In a strategic move, iGaming software company SOFTSWISS has entered the South African market, aiming to establish a strong presence while contributing to the region's digital resilience and compliance practices.
SOFTSWISS's expansion strategy focuses on building a resilient, locally integrated operation while leveraging its international expertise. The company places a strong priority on data governance and digital resilience, converting cybersecurity from a mere IT concern into a core business priority.
The human-centred, innovation-driven approach embeds cybersecurity into company culture and capability, specifically tailored for the South African context. This approach emphasizes how rigorous data governance improves operational speed, reporting accuracy, and overall system robustness.
South Africa is viewed by SOFTSWISS as a digitally advanced and fast-growing market. The company sees the country's digital fundamentals as a strong foundation for growth, comparing its economic shift toward tech, finance, and tourism to that of the UAE.
SOFTSWISS aims not only to participate but to actively shape the digital ecosystem by tapping into the local engineering community and fostering new product niches. Their mobile-optimized iGaming platforms align closely with South Africa’s rising mobile penetration, contributing to the ongoing digital economy expansion.
SOFTSWISS forecasts South Africa’s gambling market reaching €3.63 billion in gross gaming revenue by 2025, highlighting rapid digital adoption and innovative gaming formats adapted to local regulations.
The company's first South African project, with local operator Mzansibet, combines both their sportsbook and casino platforms — a first in the country. This venture involved heavy investment in frontend localization and backend compliance, including obtaining certification from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) and approval from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board.
SOFTSWISS focuses on innovation within the regulatory framework by offering fixed-odds betting adaptations of casino-style games to comply with South Africa’s gambling laws, supporting market growth even amid regulatory fragmentation.
Artem Bychkov, Deputy Chief Security Officer at SOFTSWISS, will be attending Africa Tech Week 2025 in Cape Town from 3-4 June. He is looking forward to engaging with experts from around the world and discussing the company's plans to advance cybersecurity practices, contribute to digital resilience, and promote secure gaming practices in South Africa.
In summary, SOFTSWISS's expansion into South Africa reflects a holistic approach: a blend of global best practices with localized customization in cybersecurity, active digital economy engagement, and strategic partnership development within South Africa’s evolving iGaming landscape.
[1] SOFTSWISS Press Release, 2023 [2] Mzansibet Press Release, 2023 [3] South African Gambling Market Report, 2022 [4] Global iGaming Market Report, 2023
- SOFTSWISS's foray into the South African market signifies the intent to establish a robust presence, contributing significantly to the region's digital resilience and compliance practices.
- The company's strategy encompasses building a locally integrated operation, leveraging international expertise while prioritizing data governance and digital resilience, elevating cybersecurity to a core business concern.
- With South Africa seen as a rapidly growing and digitally advanced market, the company's innovative, human-centric approach tailors cybersecurity for the local context, enhancing operational efficiency and system robustness.
- SOFTSWISS aims not merely to participate but to shape the digital ecosystem, engaging with the local engineering community and fostering new product niches, aligning with South Africa’s rising mobile penetration and digital economy expansion.
- The gambling market in South Africa is projected to reach €3.63 billion in gross gaming revenue by 2025, a testament to rapid digital adoption and innovative gaming format adoption in compliance with local regulations.
- In line with this transformation, SOFTSWISS's first project in South Africa, with local operator Mzansibet, combines sportsbook and casino platforms, with significant investments in frontend localization and backend compliance, including GLI certification and Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board approval.
[1] SOFTSWISS Press Release, 2023 [2] Mzansibet Press Release, 2023 [3] South African Gambling Market Report, 2022 [4] Global iGaming Market Report, 2023
