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  • Africa’s gaming market is estimated at $1.9 billion this year and will hit $3.33 billion by 2028.
  • With increased connectivity, Africa’s online gaming industry is firmly on a growth trajectory.
  • The pandemic slashed global revenues from the casino industry 31 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019.

It may be late in joining the casino industry but Africa’s online gaming industry is certainly making up for lost time. And it is doing so online. Currently, Africa gaming market is estimated at $1.9 billion. It is expected to reach $3.33 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 11.62 per cent.

The pandemic caused a 31 per cent decrease in global casino sector income in 2020 compared to the previous year. Projections show worldwide casino hotel market will rise by an average of 4 per cent starting in 2020. As it did with the hospitality and tourism industries, …