Provider’s Playbook Football™ title available to operator’s players for the very first time, providing a persistent, gamified experience based around interaction, skill development and ownership

Bingoal has become the first operator in the Netherlands to launch Playbook Football™, the next-gen real-money virtual football management betting game from Playbook Fusion.

Bingoal is a dynamic Belgian gaming brand with over 30 years of expertise, bringing its trusted sportsbook and casino experience to players in the Netherlands

Playbook Football is a unique, real-money virtual football management betting game where players build teams, place bets, receive in-game rewards, climb divisions and compete on leaderboards.

Bingoal.nl players are the first in the Netherlands to enjoy this new concept across Casino and Sportsbook zones, with the operator benefitting from the tremendous engagement and retention stats already being generated by the game.

Steve Rogers, CEO/Founder at Playbook Fusion, said: “Bingoal is a forward-looking operator that understands bettors are seeking next-gen experiences built around interaction, skill development and ownership.

“We are thrilled to have launched Playbook Football™ in the Netherlands with them and to be able to provide their players with this immersive experience.

Dany Salmon, Casino Product Manager at Bingoal, added: “We are committed to bringing the new and exciting experiences to Bingoal players, and that’s why we wanted to be the first to launch Playbook Football™ in the Netherlands.

“This is a unique concept that offers gamification and persistence that our bettors are seeking, and we are confident that it will resonate well with our player base across Sports and Casino verticals”.

“Fruitferno 40” went live, a new 5×4 slot from Hölle Games. It comes just a few weeks after the Dragon’s Diamonds launch, a cluster-style title with an equally hot theme! Following up to that 6×5 scatter-pays smasher, the Hölle team have taken a short detour to drop a 40-payline sequel to Fruitferno 20, for all those slot purists out there.

In addition to the de rigeur Fruits ensemble of Cherries, Oranges, Lemons etc, it also has stacked 7 Wilds on all reels, which if hit will pay out a tasty 3300x stake. Star Scatters award Bonus Spins when they land, and there is of course the accompanying Card and Ladder Gambles to heat things up. Refined graphics and audio complete the experience and medium-high volatility keeps it on the spicy side of the street.

The African iGaming Alliance (AIA) announced the appointment of Peter Kesitilwe, former CEO of the Botswana Gambling Authority, as its first Chief Executive Officer.

The Alliance – founded by betPawa, Betway, 888Africa and Sportybet – was established to promote a responsible, well-regulated online betting and gaming industry across Africa. Its mission is to advance fair competition, consumer protection and sustainable regulatory and tax frameworks that support both growth and responsibility.

“I am deeply honoured to be appointed as the AIA’s first CEO. I look forward to working with regulators and policymakers to build a vibrant, sustainable & competitive industry that upholds the highest standards of responsible gambling and consumer protection,” said Kesitilwe.

Board members welcomed Kesitilwe’s appointment:

Anthony Prissman, Betway Africa : “Peter’s strong regulatory background and leadership experience bring immediate credibility to the AIA. We are excited to work with him to help shape a responsible industry across the continent.”

Dan Thomson, betPawa : “Peter’s appointment reflects the strength of the AIA and our mission to build a vibrant, well-regulated sector throughout Africa.”

Gregory Parsons, SportyBet: “The AIA was created to support balanced regulation and raise standards for responsible gambling. Peter’s leadership marks the beginning of this journey.”

Christopher Coyne, 888Africa: “Following a rigorous recruitment process, Peter’s vision for the future of iGaming in Africa stood out. We look forward to working with him and engaging stakeholders to deliver that vision.”

The AIA aims to be the voice of the online gaming industry in Africa, fostering collaboration between operators, regulators and governments to create a transparent, responsible and commercially sustainable sector.