Software company SOFTSWISS partners with Mzansibet for significant first venture in South Africa
The iGaming market in South Africa is poised for strong growth, and SOFTSWISS has made its first major move in the region by partnering with Mzansibet, a fast-growing online casino.
The alliance comes following a comprehensive assessment by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), which confirmed that SOFTSWISS' innovative solutions comply with the established technical standards and regulations in South Africa.
According to SOFTSWISS' South Africa: iGaming Market Overview 2025, the online gambling sector in South Africa is expanding at an annual rate of 20% to 25%. This growth is driven by factors such as increasing user engagement, advanced technology adoption, and dynamic partnership-driven market expansion.
SOFTSWISS has agreed to deliver its SOFTSWISS Casino Platform and SOFTSWISS Sportsbook to Mzansibet, reinforcing its commitment to growing its presence in the region. Max Trafimovich, International Non-Executive Director of SOFTSWISS, expressed excitement about the alliance, stating that it will allow Mzansibet to tap into SOFTSWISS' innovative solutions, including its market-leading Sportsbook and Casino Platform.
Mzansibet, a new entrant in the South African iGaming market, aims to offer an exceptional experience to its growing customer base. The company has already launched a nationwide TV advertising campaign and has attracted tens of thousands of players across South Africa.
The strategic move by SOFTSWISS comes at a time when the company anticipates strong growth for the iGaming market in South Africa. The market's growth is also shaped by the evolving and more complex regulations, requiring operators to adopt targeted strategies for compliance, covering taxation and player protection.
SOFTSWISS' robust and stable architecture ensures a 99.999% uptime and a flexible platform ecosystem, making it an ideal partner for Mzansibet as it continues to expand. The deal with Mzansibet is a testament to the reliability and scalability of SOFTSWISS' products.
In addition, SOFTSWISS obtained approval for its solutions from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, the regulator in the region. This approval further solidifies SOFTSWISS' position as a trusted provider in the South African iGaming market.
As the iGaming market in South Africa continues to grow, partnerships like the one between SOFTSWISS and Mzansibet will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the industry. With its innovative solutions and commitment to compliance, SOFTSWISS is well-positioned to support operators as they navigate the complex regulatory landscape and capitalize on the market's growth potential.
- The online casinos sector in South Africa is predicted to expand at an annual rate of 20% to 25%, as revealed in SOFTSWISS' South Africa: iGaming Market Overview 2025.
- Mzansibet, a fast-growing online casino in South Africa, intends to provide an exceptional experience to its growing customer base, already attracting tens of thousands of players nationwide.
- Regulations in the iGaming market in South Africa are evolving and becoming more complex, necessitating operators to adopt targeted strategies for compliance, addressing issues such as taxation and player protection.
- SOFTSWISS' partnership with Mzansibet will allow the latter to access SOFTSWISS' innovative solutions, including its market-leading Sportsbook and Casino Platform.
- The alliance between SOFTSWISS and Mzansibet comes after a thorough assessment by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), confirming that SOFTSWISS' innovative solutions are in compliance with the established technical standards and regulations in South Africa.
- Sports betting, another significant aspect of the iGaming market, is anticipated to contribute to the strong growth of the South African market, alongside online casinos, lotteries, and sports analysis.
