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Remember a couple of decades ago, when Snake was the most popular game on a smartphone? Time has changed, and video games have become an incredible experience with stunning graphics, realistic sound effects and video sequences, and sophisticated storytelling.

It's fair to say that no only have video games developed but so have casino games. Players expect more than spinning reels. They want to emerge into an exciting gambling adventure, all from the comfort of their homes.

As one of the most respected trade bodies on the continent, the South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has taken a stand on a number of key issues. Sean Coleman, SABA’s CEO, explains its commitment to blocking centralised monitoring legislation, the lessons that can be learned from the credit industry, the importance of sharing intelligence and the consequent benefits of attending what he believes to be the gambling industry's essential Pan-African b2b event.
 

When it comes to online casinos, we’re dealt more choice than ever before. The market is huge and the offerings are expansive. So naturally it can make it difficult to decide who to play with.

We’re seeing new and exciting online casinos arrive every day, particularly as the US continues to expand thanks to legalisation in states. Alongside that, technology continues to develop how we play and what we look for in a casino, with the likes of live casino, virtual reality and much more changing the way we play.

The casino industry in the UK has changed dramatically over the last few years. It’s now a real phenomenon and while that is largely down to the online format, more and more faces are being welcomed to the tables in major cities too.

It’s been a remarkable rise over the last few years. When you compare online gambling sites today and five years ago, it’s likely doubled, trebled even potentially quadrupled.

Robert Ambrose, Gaming Consultant and Educator, and son Rob, Software Engineer and Entrepreneur, Share Their Thoughts on Aspects of the Gaming Industry. By: Sophie Behan

Their Difference in Age, Has Never Been a Generational Divide. Robert is a former Atlantic City Gaming Executive, consultant, university instructor and freelance writer. Rob, thirty plus years his junior, is a software engineer, former professional gamer and blackjack dealer. He is also the founder of software and design consultancy; Ambrose Gaming.

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Why is ICE Africa important for the local gaming industry and why are you supporting this year’s event?