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By Richy Emah, Regional Business Development Director, Northand West Africa,  Sumsub   Africa’s iGaming sector is undergoing a transformation that few other regions in the world can match. Valued at $17.63 billion and projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 4.23% between 2025 and 2029, the industry is being fuelled by a youthful population, widespread mobile penetration, and a growing appetite for sports betting and online casinos. Studies suggest that between nine and

Johannesburg, South Africa (28 August 2025) - Africa’s iGamingsector continues to chart a unique course in the fight against fraud, recording a 14.7% reduction in fraud rates over the past two years, even as global levels rise. The findings, published in the  State of Identity Verification in the iGaming Industry 2025  report, underline the region’s progress while also exposing the challenges that still stand in the way of a fully secure and seamless player experience. Global

Africa’s iGaming sector continues to chart a unique course in the fight against fraud, recording a 14.7% reduction in fraud rates over the past two years, even as global levels rise. The findings, published in the of Identity Verification in the iGaming Industry 2025  report, underline the region’s progress while also exposing the challenges that still stand in the way of a fully secure and seamless player experience. Globally, fraud is escalating. Rates have nearly doubled f