Kenyan betting firm SportPesa has launched operations in Tanzania as it seeks to become the regional leader in sports gaming.
SportPesa launched in Dar es Salaam Tuesday with the government saying it expects that revenue from the industry will be channeled towards growing the country’s sports industry.
“Thank you for seeing enormous potential in Tanzania, not only to promote sport, but also to create employment and enthusiasm in sports,” said Harrison Mwakyembe, Tanzania Sports minister, as he assured the company of his support.
Interim Betting Control of Tanzania Director General, James Mbawe, declared SportPesa had been given the license to operate after meeting all stringent regulations of the gaming industry.
“This is great success for Tanzania because it will increase our visibility. We are proud of their coming,” Mbawe added.
Sports gaming was the fastest growing industry in Tanzania, earning the Government TSh21.9bn in revenue in the 2015/16 fiscal year.
(Photo credit: Salehejembe)
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